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  • Report:  #617343

Complaint Review: SonoBello

SonoBello Sono Bello Body Contour Centers DISFIGURED MY BODY /unqualified doctors/false advertsing /deceptive & unethical business practices Scottsdale, Arizona

  • Reported By:
    kattitude — Surprise Arizona USA
  • Submitted:
    Fri, June 25, 2010
  • Updated:
    Tue, October 09, 2018
  • SonoBello
    9377 East Bell Rd Ste 131
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    United States of America
  • Phone:
    877-766-6235
  • Category:

Sono Bello disfigured my body in May of 2009!


I have uneven, hard, lumpy results all over my abdomen, lower back(flanks) and thighs. In addition I also now have a second "belly-button" hole where the lipo tube was inserted, and constant excruciating abdominal pain that I believe is permanent nerve damage. 


They advertise that it is almost a "pain-free" procedure with little downtime & you should be able to resume normal activities in a few days.  However, my insertion wounds bled profusely for several days staining my vehicle, carpet, tile, furniture, and clothing. I suffered severe edema as a post-op complication.  My hands & feet swelled to about 5 times normal size. 


I couldn't sit, stand, walk or wear clothes.  I had to stand over the toilet because of the pain and sensitivity in my thighs and abdomen.  Because of these issues, I was out of work on disability for a month!


Their "Barbie Doll" look-a-like sales-person wanted my business so bad she failed to disclose the "real" credit terms.  My financing through Care Credit started out at 12% (but she neglected to mention for only 90 days), then jumped to 16.9%, and ultimately went to 29%.  I have been paying on this account for a year and still owe as much as the original amount financed even though I have already paid $2200.


The Velashape cellulite removal that they perform and advertise as feeling like a "mini-massage" is horrible painful as these rollers pinch your skin & a laser supposedly zaps the cellulite.  My thighs look worse than before the surgery and are


I contacted Sono Bello & provided a detailed account of my concerns along with photos depicting the disfiguring results. Their Scottsdale manager offered to have me come in so they could evaluate me & offer corrective procedures.


I declined to be seen by Sono Bello doctors because they are not Board Certified plastic surgeons, just licensed physicians with varying specialties who found a way to make a quick buck (the average body-sculpting procedure costs $5000 and Sono Bello schedules 3-4 procedures per day /6 days a week).


Based on my experience, I feel that it is very fair to ask for a full refund for everything I have already paid in addition to the remaining Care Credit balance and a reasonable offer for my permanent bodily injuries to avoid a nasty legal battle.   


Their regional manager contacted me today to advise Sono Bello will not negotiate any type of settlement with me.


She advised I can sign a waiver to request a refund of the original amount financed and nothing more, or file a lawsuit.


I have already filed a formal complaint with the Arizona Better Business Bureau, and will contact the Arizona Attorney General, and all media outlets in the Phoenix area!

2 Updates & Rebuttals


kattitude

Surprise,
Arizona,
USA

Update on Sono Bello Complaint

#3Author of original report

Thu, August 19, 2010

After expressing my concerns to Sono Bello, they have resolved all of my concerns to my complete satisfaction.


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Sono Bello's Public Response to Online Reviews

#3REBUTTAL Owner of company

Thu, August 05, 2010

After reading various websites and reviews of Sono Bello online, I was left troubled with the thought that anyone has had a negative experience with us or believes were anything less than determined to provide excellent patient care.(full details here: (((Redacted)))


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