Sono Bello

I paid 8K for my belly and waist to be done. I am 10 weeks out and don't look great. I followed all the directions perfectly. My weight is the same. My clothes fit the same. I have no idea who gets these great results out there, because I was told I was the idea candidate and I look exactly the same as before, except that my belly area is wrinkly and looks pretty bumpy. I cannot wear a tight shirt without a shaper under. I can't really wear much without the shaper, to be honest. Not at all worth the money. Go to a plastic surgeon office, not this chain.

I had my surgery done on 1/28/2022, this has been the worst experience of my life. I have been suffering from cellulitis of the abdomen. My stomach became so swollen until it became just an opened area. I am now having to go under surgery to have the infected area debrided and my navel area recreated again. I paid "Sono Bello", $16,000.00 to perform what I thought would be a life changing milestone for me, but this has turned into a horror story. I can't sue because it can be fixed, and they are not willing to fix the problem. My surgery was done by Dr. Dawson, he was prescribing me medicine for MRSA, something I did not have. I had to go to the ER to be diagnosed with cellulitis of the abdomen. Thank God, for those Dr.'s because I was on antibiotics for 9 months without even being swab for the infections. Dr. Dawson just kept prescribing me the same medicines over and over without a care in the world.

I had cool sculpting done 3 years ago NOT at Sono Bello. I have cried a lot of tears over the expensive mess that decision made on my body. Giant hard squares of fat (looked like a pound of butter under my skin). I have been paying on this for so long and it has felt like I was paying for a wrecked car.
Sono Bello was very clear about what the laser lipo procedure would do. If anything, it hurts more than I thought and I hate wearing this firmware which they recommend for 3 months. I can tell right now that those big fat square are gone. It has only been a week and 1/2. I will weigh in in a month or two when I am no longer quite as sore and swollen.

The staff is above and beyond. I was unfortunate to get an infection. I would have to drive over an hour for them to look at me an change antibiotics. Now I have to go to a wound care clinic once a week. Most painful recovery ever!

I am very unhappy with the results of my procedure. I have expressed this constantly. I did a revision and I thought that would help it but no it didn't make a big change. I had difficulty after the first procedure. All of my stitches opened and I was burned from the lazer. So now I have a large dark burn on my stomach that will not go away.it was a terrible experience and I do not recommend doing it. It cost alot and the results are not what was expected. Now I have to live with this mistake. I would like for them to offer some of my money back. This was paid in full. NOT A HAPPY WOMEN!

I had a lot of hanging skin on my stomach from losing weight. I paid $10,000 to have it removed from 4 areas. They did a decent job of removing it from 3 of the 4. However, they did not remove it from the upper stomach area and honestly, it looks worse. After I went back in and was told there was nothing they could do. As a result, I still am unable to wear a two piece, despite years of exercising and paying 10 grand. I would NEVER recommend them. Please think twice!
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Btw- I had the surgery 10 months ago.
Update- was contacted by SB after this review and offered another appointment to see if they could fix the problem, I went and they said it was a mistake for me to come. They can't fix it.

I had the surgery almost 2 years ago. Not much has changed and I have severe back issues. Still numb and painfull. I've called and always get the run around. Covid came and I've never been seen. I live with this pain everyday. Very disappointed.

Let just say I know what to expect. ( Had lipo and tri sculpt ex tmy tuck) I went to Dallas and my doctor and staff were cool. I did not feel a thing during the procedure except for a slight tug and the nurse telling me to turn on one side then the other. I was very comfortable. Went back for my one week check up looked good, had some fluid removed and moving forward. People you still need to workout and eat properly. They are removing surface fat nothing below the muscle. This is not Dr. Miami this is Sono Bello. You will be sore. I quit taking my pain meds on the 3rd day. Still sore but tolerable without. I had 3000 cc removed. I dont expect to have a Kim Kardashian stomach and waist, but from what I saw of my results by 3 months I will look even better. Thanks.

I was able to work with Theresa and got my money back after deciding not to go with the surgery. Theresa is a professional manager that is able to listen and communicate properly. Thanks.

Sonobello engaged with me on these matters and we have resolved the matter. Their customer service department was friendly and understanding.

I've had a lot of procedures done at Sono Bello in Charlotte, NC. My third procedure was lipo on my anterior (top) thighs and under my butt done by Dr. Thiet. After I had healed, I saw her again, and she approved me for a revision. I tried to schedule it and was told that she was no longer there due to a family emergency and needed to go back home, or go back to her country. At some point, I was told that "anterior" thighs is not an area that they do, and yet, no one said anything at that time. I saw Dr. Alter to find out what could be done for my Revision, and he stated that I needed to weigh what I weighed at the time of Dr. Thiet's procedure. As soon as I was back to the same weight, I called to let them know (before Thanksgiving, 2023). I was told I would be "put on a list" to be called for an appointment. I was told the same thing on 12.12.23@ 2:45pm. They told me the same thing on 2.20.23@ 4:18pm and that I was approved, and that I didn't need to get the Revision in a certain amount of time, like I thought (that's why I called so many times). I was finally called the last week in January and scheduled my Pre-Op for 2.5 and my Surgery for 2.14. When I went there for my Pre-Op appt, I was told that it was scheduled for 2.12; that's not what I was told and wrote down when I scheduled it. I was sent a text on 2.8 around 4:15pm stating that I was denied by their Leadership Team due to being "outside my eligible time frame for surgery." They were just stringing me along and stalling the whole time to get out of the Revision; part of which wasn't supposed to be done to begin with).

I had a procedure back in December of 2021. In January of 2022, I had my post-up follow-up with Dr.P. We both agreed that I will be rescheduled for a revision, after she didnt perform the correct procedure that we both agreed on during counseling.however the receptionist are not knowledgeable on the procedures and policies of the company, since they do not explain to patients what happens next when something goes wrong. For example that your going to be on a waiting list and they can call you at anytime without any appointment or notice. By this time your weight after the procedure will change; therfore you would not be allowed to have your surgery done because this will delay the procedure again. I will never "RECOMMEND " anyone to this horrible place call "SONO BELLO."

I have to say my experience at Sono Bello was excellent from beginning to end. The front office staff was friendly and helpful. My consultation was very informative and I was given several options on how to proceed. At pre-op my nurse answered all of my questions and when I met Dr. Klein he had the best bed side manners ever. The day of surgery went as planned and I was out of there in a short time. I am post op 5 weeks now and seeing the results of my body contouring. If you are interested in body contouring this is the place to go.

I felt rushed on the operating table. Not enough time to actually do their job. It was literally an hour! For anyone who wants this. I recommend no! My check ups were horrible! I felt he didn't know what to do,

I went in for my 7 month check up and they needed insurance cards etc.
Let me know otherwise!

I am so happy that I had this procedure done to my upper and lower abdomen and also removing that awful apron I had for years. Dr. Vega is the best and so professional. I knew I was in good hands and she made me feel very comfortable. She did an awesome job. Make sure you ask for her if you're considering this procedure. The staff and nurses were amazing. I will go back later to have other procedures done. Thank you for everything, Sono Bello!

I feel like I was pampered by all the nurses and female doctor. I had an amazing visit. Everyone was super nice and made me feel comfortable and great conversation that helped me with my severe anxiety. They cared about their clients and their passion to perfect their work. I would recommend this to others.