
Sono Bello
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Sono Bello's reply dated Mar 31, 2023 to: Katrina C Rkh's review
I wanted to reach out and, follow up to extend my apologies on the matter. I see that the center has reached out last week, and I will reach out to them to see if this has been resolved .
Warm regards,
Adrienne Bushnell
Patient Experience Manager
Sono Bello.
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Verified ReviewerPrice changes and undisclosed items
Good morning, I have had an issue with the pricing and changes on the procedure I purchased since the day of my surgery 3/1/23. I have tried tirelessly to contact someone for help and am only getting the run around to have a supervisor call me back. Please call someone call me to go over my charges and services that should be provided with my procedure.
Preferred solution: Price reduction
User's recommendation: Be very diligent with changes to paperwork at the last minute

Sono Bello's reply dated Mar 31, 2023 to: Guest-4337574's review
I am sorry to hear of this and, not have heard anything back.
If you could please reach out brendafeedback@sonobello.com with your name and, the best number to call you with that would help expediate taking care of this for you.
Warm regards,
Adrienne Bushnell
Patient Experience Manager
Sono Bello.
Return
I canceled my surgery and was told I couldn't get a refund for what I have already paid for, which is fine since it is written in the contract.
But was told I would be taken off the auto payment schedule.
The money was taken out of my account and when I called to get the money returned to me (for the second time) I was told she would call me back, it's been three days and no contact.
I have tried to call Corporate, but there is no number.
I have called customer service multiple times and the only thing they can do is leave notes to corporate which has done nothing and still no one has contacts me back.
I understand being busy, but when I have had a conversation about canceling my auto payment, and it's still being taken out, and I have to keep calling to get it returned and there is no follow up for 3 days is unacceptable.
User's recommendation: Do not use this company
Sono Bello's reply dated Apr 04, 2022 to: Rone J's review
My name is Adrienne Bushnell, I am the patient experience manager at Sono Bello. I do apologize for your experience and, will reach out to you directly to help you with your revision.
Warm regards,
Adrienne
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Verified Reviewer |This place is a complete fraud
I went to Sono Bello over a year ago. I was not happy with my results.
I have been approved for my revisions but no one will call me back to schedule an appointment. This has been over 6 month that I have been calling. The staff is extremely unprofessional.
Do not waste your money. They are extremely nice initially but if you aren't happy then they definitely dismiss you.
- Lack of follow up
- Poor customer service
- Price
Preferred solution: Partial refund.
User's recommendation: Do not recommend

Sono Bello's reply dated Mar 17, 2022 to: Guest-3406654's review
I apologize that your experience has been less than exceptional with us. Please email me directly with your name and, phone number so I may help assist you further.
Adrienne Bushnell
Patient Experience Manager.
Direct line: 425-979-1656
I'm disappointed
Last year I had a procedure done (banana roll) in Sonobello Cincinnati that left me with a sagging butt! The doctor evaluated me and said he'd speak to the manager to see how they can fix it and they would call me back.
The manager simply never got back to me. I've made multiple attempts to reach the manager and she won't return my calls. All I hear is "honey I'm sorry but she's unable to take your call right now, but she'll call you back as soon as possible!".
Preceding these horrible results, the doctor that did my procedure was extremely rude and insensitive. I was in so much pain and would let out some shrieks because I couldn't hold it in!
And she told me 3 times in a very rude manner to stop screaming. When she was done she just walked out without saying a word to me. I had to ask what was going on to realize we were done.
I requested to speak to the manager about my bad experience with that particular doctor, but she was not in the office, or was unable to see me at the time. The nurse said she would have the manager call me back about doing my follow ups with a different provider.
The manager didn't call me back, so I called several times. She finally got back to me a couple or so months later, but she was not receptive at all.
Overall, my experience with sonobello has been very disappointing! This is to include that they have given me the earliest appointment twice, but their staff wasn't even on time and the doors were closed.
On another visit I waited for about 40 minutes before anyone came to the desk!!! 40 minutes!!!!!!
Sono Bello's reply dated Mar 07, 2022 to: Tenley F's review
Thank you so much for reaching out and providing your feedback. I am sorry to hear that your experience has not been exceptional. I will have someone reach out to you within the next 24-48 hours. If you need anything else, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Adrienne Bushnell
Patient Experience Manager
Sono Bello.
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Verified Reviewer |NO ETHICS OR COMMITMENT IN FOLLOWING THE RULES THEY PUT IN PLACE
The first initial scheduled surgery had to be postpone due to their not being initially upfront of what paperwork was needed. The additional paperwork was no able to be presented until 3 weeks later.
Then due to circumstances beyond my control the people who would be there for me for the time of convalescening could not .I also had a home renovation that was scheduled and if I was able to.have the survey at the earlier time it would have benefited me with adequate time to get on my feet before the major renovation occurred. Which is why I cancelled the later date within the 5 days specified so I would get 50% of the costs because I wouldn't have adequate time mentally and physically to.prepare for the renovation.
User's recommendation: STAY AWAY.
Sono Bello's reply dated Feb 11, 2022 to: Sharon S Gqu's review
My name is Adrienne Bushnell, I am the Patient Experience Manager for Sono Bello and, I do apologize that your experience has been less than stellar. I will be reaching out to you directly , as well as the practice manager Stacey to ensure we have taken care of you.
Warm regards,
Adrienne
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Verified Reviewer |Previously made a complaint
Had the most horrible experience with Sono Bello the procedure was not done properly ethically or morally the surgeon was rude to me I was screaming in pain and begging him to stop he would not stop I was treated horribly and the procedure was not done right he did one side and not the other I would like to have this resolved I would like to have the procedure done by someone who has some morals and cares about their patients
Preferred solution: Let the company propose a solution
User's recommendation: Had the most horrible experience with Sono Bello the procedure was not done properly ethically or morally the surgeon was rude to me I was screaming in pain and begging him to stop he would not stop I was treated horribly and the procedure was not done right he did one side and not the other I would like to have this resolved I would like to have the procedure done by someone who has some morals and cares about their patients
Sono Bello's reply dated Jan 24, 2022 to: Cynthia E Aty's review
My name is Adrienne Bushnell I am the patient experience manager for Sono Bello, and I apologize that your experience has been less than exceptional and, will reach out to chat further regarding the issue.
Warm regards,
Adrienne
They did not deliver what I paid them for.
I was initially promised that they would target my main concern, which was my stomach. After they were done, they told me that I should pay someone else for a tummy tuck.
I paid them $19,000, up front, and when I told their Doctor that my stomach looked lopsided, he said to me, in a sarcastic voice, "Lady, you were lopsided when you came in here." At that point, I knew I was in trouble.
- Although it was deceitfulthe initial sales pitch was nice
- I felt like i was pushed off as if i didnt matter
- Complaint not being addressed
Preferred solution: Full refund
User's recommendation: Don't go there

Sono Bello's reply dated Dec 07, 2021 to: Guest-3104788's review
Not happy
My name is Yolanda Saunders. I left the message about my post 3 month.
Im very disappointed once the swelling goes down I see more fat. I have lost 10 pounds since the procedure but my stomach only went down a little it looks good when Im holding it in but who can walk around like that all day. My niece went to Florida to get her 360 done and she looks great and about 3000 cheaper meanwhile Im still struggling to get this off I also have fat hanging at the bottom Like a Fupa which I never had. First off the nurse who order my garment ordered me a large when I needed a medium.
I feel like that was 7000 down the drain. I went to the Sonobello here in St.Louis Mo .
Im sending pictures from the beginning until now this is not what I expected. The most recent picture I took today 11/28/21 not much of a change and Im going on my 6th month pre opp
Sono Bello's reply dated Nov 19, 2021 to: Kellie L Qpg's review
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Verified Reviewer |Complaint
I came into the Oakbrook office this morning for my two week pre procedure. To fix areas from my 1st procedure.
I have some (what I am told now is excrss skin) above my belly button. I thought It was fat. The dr which was very rude. Said it would probably look worse after the procedure.
Which never said this months ago. He said I write notes for a reason. Even in his notes did it not state it would look worse. And if he would have told me that then why would I have been there today.
Also my upper thighs were never done during my first procedure. And months ago he said he could fix it. But today he said he could only do that part if he did my hips. Which also was not said months ago.
This dr was at the point of yelling at me. And then says I can't work with you, cause you don't understand. I understand he didn't make things clear.
And this had been the problem from day 1. At my consultantation, I told them all my problems.
She (Lara) told me what I needed to be happy. So I did what she said too. Well she never said hips so now my hips stick out, and they want to charge me full price. And in order to get my upper thigh done(which I paid for) I need to get my hips done.
Today I left out of the office crying. I have never had anyone speak to me in this manner. I know the nurse had a recording devise on so I no its recorded.
Then I call you guys and was on hold for 30 min. I feel as if I wasted my money.
Sono Bello's reply dated Jul 26, 2021 to: Monique G Qlx's review
Best,
Sono Bell
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Verified Reviewer |TERRIBLE!!!
Overall this is the worst experience of my life. I have nerve damage in the areas that were treated, if I touch my skin it feels like its on fire.
I was completely dismissed when I mentioned this to the nurse at my 3 month visit. She left the room and proceeded to the room next door to have a conversation with someone.
I could clearly hear them talking about my issue so I'm assuming it was my surgeon. His response was "Oh, we always have problems with these Really Big People." RRu
Preferred solution: Full refund
User's recommendation: RUN AWAY NOT WORTH IT
Sono Bello's reply dated May 27, 2021 to: Mary B Qkh's review
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Verified Reviewer |Complaint
On Friday 21, 2021, I was scheduled to for a procedure at 1:30 pm. My procedure was to start at 2:30 pm and at 5:00 pm, I still had not started my procedure.
Once started the procedure and recovery would be 2 more hours! I could not stay, VERY UNPROFESSIONAL!!
UNPROFESSIONAL!! am a contractor
- Doctor never apologized for wasting my time
Preferred solution: Apology
Sono Bello's reply dated May 12, 2021 to: Janneth C's review
Refund
Im still waiting for a response about my refund , it's over 15 days and still no response , still waiting.
Preferred solution: Full refund
User's recommendation: Fast response
Sono Bello's reply dated Apr 16, 2021 to: Jay and Jay's review
Best,
Sono Bello
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Verified Reviewer |Botched surgery, poor service
After several phone calls and texts over a few months, still nothing has been addressed.
I had surgery in fall 2019 with Dr. Vashi for upper/lower abs, inner thighs and knees.
When I went for my consultation, I was told I would see Dr. Maier, somehow I got stuck with Dr. Vashi. During a follow up appointment I reported being unhappy with results.
They said I would have to come for another appointment and meet with the doctor. I made the appointment at 630 am and they made note that I had to go to work. 7:00 am came and he never came in the room. I stuck my head out a few times and he was not around.
I got dressed because I had to leave for work, as I was already late by this time. He and his assistant said they were getting ready to come in as I had to leave. There was a note in my chart that I had to leave for work. Total disregard and disrespect for others time.
I was very late for work that day as a result.
I had yet another appointment scheduled and then Covid hit so they cancelled it.
Fast forward to fall of 2020. I am notified that Dr. Vashi is no longer with the office. I met Dr.
Skytta who agrees that my knees and inner thighs need redone but would have to do Trisculpt for abdomen. She said Allie is new consult person and she would call with pricing. No phone calls or emails from Allie after a few months.
Ive called several times to try to get pricing and Im told she is in consults non stop until 7, but I will give her a message. This has been going on for months.
I dont care if she has consults. I am also a customer. And becoming an increasingly unhappy one at that.
I call to make follow up with Dr. Skytta to try to get revision surgery and Im told she is booked into May and they will get back with me.
Its been a week and I return the text asking to get scheduled. Then I get a message that Im not approved for surgery at no cost.
Ive been patient, but my patience is growing increasingly thin with the lack of professionalism and responses from the Cincinnati office. Dr. Vashi did a terrible job on my legs and abdomen.
Im starting to believe all of this procrastination is just to get me to spend more money. I basically paid $6,000 to be botched and Im irate at the lack of communication by this office.
Im not going through another summer with botched legs and abdomen from bad cosmetic surgery. I dont really want to have a revision but they tell me its my only option to look normal again. At this point, Id rather have a refund of my money and go somewhere reputable.
I would never recommend this company.
Please see attached photos. Clearly not a satisfactory or successful surgery.
My legs arent even close to symmetrical. This place is a joke.
Preferred solution: A revision in a timely fashion or a full refund so I can go elsewhere. Not want another summer looking botched.
User's recommendation: Avoid at all costs!! Save your time, money and body appearance and go elsewhere!!
Sono Bello's reply dated Apr 08, 2021 to: Erica Vxb's review
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Verified ReviewerNerve damage
I had 7 areas worked on. 6 of them came out well but my 7th area, which was my arms, has been pure *** Its been 6 weeks and I have what I believe to be permanent nerve damage in both arms.
I have lost about 40-50% strength in both arms. Everything I do causes pain from holding a cup to tying my shoes, to blow drying my hair. And this isnt pain where the lipo was done. This is pain that starts at my incision points and radiates downward into my forearms.
Its unbearable!! Im very afraid it may never be 100% again.
Preferred solution: Let the company propose a solution
User's recommendation: Beware for permanent issues
Sono Bello's reply dated May 17, 2021 to: Don Q Ogt's review
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Verified Reviewer |Mistreatment abuse and torture to patient
Torture during surgery. Talk to and treated like a dog, very disrespectfully.
Was not properly numbed. Felt everything it was like being tortured alive.
And when I told and in formed the doctor. He got more angry and begin to put me down criticize and mock me doing surgery.
Preferred solution: Let the company propose a solution
User's recommendation: It was *** on Earth. never would do it again. the worst thing ever happened
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