Every one will have a different experience, but my experience with Sono Bello in Edina has been absolutely amazing! The front desk staff is so kind, and caring. They were more than willing to share their stories with me and what they experienced. My consultant Casi was fantastic, straight to the point, told me what I could expect, told me if I was a good candidate for Tri-sculpt and never suggested or tried to get me to "do more areas", as some people have stated in their reviews. I met Dr. Volk at my pre-op appointment the day before my procedure, and he was exceptional! Even though I was standing there practically naked, He made me feel comfortable and at ease. He again restated what I could expect. I was planning to have the extra bit of loose skin removed that was stretched from pregnancy. Dr. Volk actually told me that he didn't feel it was necessary as the skin would tighten up nicely from the laser, but if I wanted it done, he would still do it. I took his advice and that saved me A ton of money. I have been researching this procedure for the past 2 years, I knew what to expect, I was well educated on how Tri-Sculpt works, the recovery/down time, and therefore I feel that I had realistic expectations. I was excited the day of my procedure, and knew that there would be some pain, and/or discomfort. During the procedure, the room was like any other operating room, sanitary, and clean. I could feel tugging, and movement in the areas that were being worked by the cannula, but only a few twinges of pain here and there. The procedure itself was very tolerable. I have read many reviews on Sonobello, just like other companies some were good, and some not so good. I do not have 1 negative thing to say about this company, or it's staff. Everyone was professional, courteous, and beyond kind. The evening of my procedure Dr. Volk called me personally to check in on me. I was sleeping both times he called, but he left me his home numbers to get ahold of him if I had any questions or concerns at all. In the days to come I received calls from nurses and the front desk staff. I am just about 2 weeks out post procedure and so far I am very satisfied with my results. I had my upper and lower stomach, waist, and bra line done. I have a lot of swelling yet, which is normal according to my nurse, but I can see the 4" difference in my waistline, and my much flatter stomach. This makes me very excited for what's to come in the next months of healing. I can't wait to be able to get out and start exercising more in a few weeks when I'm able. It will only intensify my results and get me back my pre baby body that I haven't had for 21 years. Thank you Sono Bello! I will post again in a few months to update. read more

I just had the procedure done on 2/14/17 -- Happy Valentines Day to Me! I was skeptical at first after reading reviews, but decided to go ahead and have the lipo-laser done on my upper and lower abs, waist, and back bra area Everyone from my first consult (Cassie) to the front desk (Charlotte and Julie) and the entire staff is so welcoming and enthusiastic! I don't think it is a sales tactic at all. I think they are just genuinely very nice and know how important of a decision this is and only want the best for you. I had Danielle as my nurse and Dr. Strand as my doctor. They were the BEST!!!! They explained everything very thoroughly that was about to take place and during the procedure. I loved Dr. Strand's sense of humor and comforting manner. Yes you are awake the entire procedure but they give you something to relax beforehand so I didn't feel any pain at all. I will admit that the first evening was a little tough trying to get comfortable but if you stay on top of your pain meds its not that bad. I felt much better the next day. I just went back yesterday for my one week post-op with Lora my nurse. She is also extremely caring and will be sure to tell you the Do's and Do Not's. I lost several inches, 3 pounds and hopefully on my way to a lot more. I am still swollen so it is important to wear the garment they give you after surgery. That is the only think I didn't like so well. The garment has zippers and hooks and not the most comfortable! The good news is after your one week appointment, they order you a new garment that does not have zippers and hooks and is supposed to actually be very comfortable. I don't understand why other people say it's a scam. My procedure was performed by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with several years of experience. Maybe they just don't like that the prices are better here. read more

I am a 57 year old business owner that is very busy and I travel a lot. Being "mature" in age it just became too hard to lose the weight and belly fat like I wanted and my self-esteem was going downhill. I decided that to go to Sono Bello with the expectation not to become a size 6 again, but to comfortably go from a 16 down to a 12 or 10 if I worked out and watched my diet and did my part along with the surgery would be what I needed. The first of May I had my abdomen, stomach, and hip areas done and I am EXTREMELY happy!!! I am down to a size 12. I did my part with the diet and exercise until the last 6 weeks when my travel has just been out of control and I can tell that now I am maintaining my weight, but not continuing to lose...so that's on me! But I look and feel so much better about myself and it has been a real boost to my marriage. The three rolls of fat are gone and I have a flat stomach and my sides curve in nicely...I have a beautiful shape again! In a few weeks I go in for my second surgery where I get my back bra roll done, my thighs and my knees and I am getting so excited! Not so much to go through the process, but to get to the finished results! I have read the reviews on here and I do feel badly for the women that did not have a good experience and I would certainly take those into consideration...I am not sure where they went. But I went to the one in Minneapolis and Dr. Strand and ALL of the nurses and staff were fantastic! I am very grateful to all of them and I would highly recommend this facility. read more

I contacted Sono Bello early within the weekday, got a call the next day and got a consolation appointment 4days later. Julie/Charlotte were there from the beginning and still to this day making me feel very comfortable over the phone and while checking in/out. The Consultant discussed my concerns and problem areas and provided a game plan spcific to my needs. Never did I feel pushed to consider any other areas besides what I came in for or influenced to move forward. She made it very clear that all results vary, but was confident in the physicians work. I booked my procedure and 2 weeks later it was game time! The day before the procedure I had an additional consultation with the physician which he'd the. Determine if I'd be a good candidate for the procedure and to discuss what to expect on the journey. I've never been more informed and encouraged with a doctor in my life. I left the consultation very aware of how I'd feel, recover and heal within the next 3 months post operation. I must say, the "cocktail" that was provided right before the procedure made the day go by quite quickly, but I was certainly very comfortable. It's now 3weeks and my incisions are completely healed and are almost invisible and I can definitely see the results--which is surprisingly amazing! My wife is shocked of a difference my body looks and is even more shocked of the confidence I've gained. ITS ONLY BEEN 3 WEEKS! I'm excited for the remaining weeks of recovery and I can't think everyone at Sono Bello for the life changing experience. read more

I, too, had my procedure done on Valentine's Day. What an amazing gift my husband gave me. All of my life, I have had a turkey waddle for a neck, trying everything to cover it up or hide it somehow with scarves, turtlenecks, etc. I would always feel I ruined the pictures because of the way I looked. My neck made me feel and look old and not very pretty. After years of talking about hating my neck, my husband told me to go up to Sonobello to check it out. I felt welcomed and really excited to move forward after seeing them. They went over the cost, procedure, what to expect before and after I woke up. I left there knowing I had made one of the most important decisions of my life. I do have to admit, there were two days that I don't remember very good after the surgery. I wasn't in pain, because I stayed ahead of the pain like I was told to. I got a call from Dr. Strand that night asking how I was. I was treated so good and would recommend Sonnobello to my friends and family. I have had three different kind of surgeries in my life and they have all been important to me, this being one of the three. I am sooooooo thrilled with the way my new look turned out. I still have time to heal and recover but am 100% satisfied with my results so far. THANK YOU, Dr. Strand, Molly, Rebecca and all of the others who were there to walk me through this wonderful time in my life. Janet K. read more

I cannot say enough AMAZING things about this clinic and the staff! They took such amazing care of me from the start. I scheduled my consult after seeing a friend and her amazing results. The consultation was incredibly informative and helpful. She was prepared to help me seek out financing options however I sought out my own options before I even made the consultation because I wanted to make sure it was something I could handle on my own. I was set up with my pre opp appt for a week later where I received all necessary take home info and healing accessories so I could properly prepare my recovery space. I was so excited for my actual appointment I could barely stop pacing around the waiting room on th day of. The front desk made sure I had all necessary info in regards to them communicating with my husband who was picking me up that evening. I was made extremely comfortable and honestly the rest is quite fuzzy. Dr Volk and all of the nurses made me feel so comfortable and safe. Fast forward through healing and then making it to my post opp appointment-- again the nurses were so great and answer all questions I had about getting back to being active. I'm a week and some change out from th initial service and I can't reccomend this place ENOUGH. I WISH I WOULD HAVE DONE THIS SOONER!!!! Thank you Sono Bello Edina!! read more

I want to let all of you that are on the fence, trying to decide whether this procedure and clinic can help you. Trust me it can. Sonobello has set me on a path of healthy living that nothing else I tried before has been able to do. They took what seemed to be overwhelming to me and turned my body into something that i can continue to sculpt.. I am very excited and pleased with my results. The care consultant, nurses, surgeons and post follow up personnel have all been the most caring and helpful people I have ever met. I am 1 week out from my procedure and have no leakage anymore. I have minimal bruising because I followed all the pre and post instructions. The only negative in my experience is having to wear the post compression garment that I believe is designed for a much smaller person. I get the reason the garment is small and what it is intended to do I just wish that they were a bit bigger. no concern, though because I am going to be able to move into the garment specifically ordered for me and my body type. I would definitely recommend the clinic that I attended in MN and the procedure I had done to anyone interested in getting a jump start to a healthy lifestyle.. I wish I would have done it many many years ago. Scott P MLPS, MN read more

Laser Lip with TriSculpt is a complete waste of money...$3,600 for two areas and I swear I have more fat in those areas than I did 6 weeks ago. At my pre-op, procedure, and post-op appointments I was not seen until 30-90 minutes after my appointment time. I had to miss a lot of work for these appointments. I think they assume people that have their procedures don't have jobs. I scheduled an appointment today to discuss how dissatisfied I am with the results and to show them why I am so unhappy. My appointment was scheduled at 9:45am. At 10:30am I was finally brought back to the exam room. At 10:45am I finally left their office after Dr. Volk never coming to the exam room. I simply couldn't miss anymore work. I went to them to allow them to correct the problem and this is how I am treated. I left a message for Dr. Volk to discuss this with him 2 weeks ago and never heard back from him. Clearly now that they have their money I am no longer important or valued. I am not a wealthy person and am a solo parent to two kids. I worked so hard to be able to pay for the procedure and now am out money and horrified by the results. Please do not consider Sono Bello for lipo. Maybe try Edina Plastics instead. I heard they do a great job. read more

I had my upper and lower stomach with obliques done and an EX. 2 weeks later I had my inner theighs and knees done. Overall I had a great experience. The staff was very attentive, the procedures went as planned and I was in and out. As I start to see results in my stomach (about 2.5 weeks post) I am very pleased with it so far although there is still swelling and discomfort. The only thing I didn't like was that I feel like the communication about the healing process and what to expect wasn't as up front as it could have been. I really expected about a 1-2 week recovery and 6 weeks to return to normal activity and while I did feel better after 1 week and then 2, the full recovery is up to 3 months. My stomach is still numb and tight and overall I have been laid up much longer than expected. I would have liked a more realistic perspective of the total down time. I was told most people return to work after 3 days and if I hadn't worked from home, it would have been at least a week before I would have gone back. Its emotionally draining and I wish I was given the opportunity to be mentally prepared for the healing time, patience for results, wear normal clothing and just feel so numb and uncomfortable. read more

Don't waste your money! See a couple plastic surgeons first. At Sono Bello, you will see a salesperson before any doctor. I went for tummy liposuction. The sales gal told me this would be perfect for me - that I didn't have enough fat or extra skin to remove for a tummy-tuck. I put my money down and when I got in my car, heard a $250 off commercial. I called immediately and they would not honor it. Instead they gave me some free sessions of some heat treatment that was worthless. The results were horrible. I did get them to honor a revision - and the doctor was not happy about that. He told me I would need a tummy tuck to get the results I want!! Had the sales gal told me that before I did it, I would NOT have done this. After being depressed about the terrible results, I gained weight and am now getting the tummy tuck I should have just paid for in the first place. It isn't much more expensive. Another note, on my revision visit, their laundry had not been brought in and they had no sheets and used a thin blanket in place of sheets. If a surgeon or doctor is good, they don't need to advertise at the level Sono Bello does.It's assembly line lipo - and that's just how mine looks. See a reputable surgeon instead. read more

I have had a good experience with Sono Bello. I feel it is my responsibility to be an informed client. I have read some of the rough reviews and discussed my concerns at my consultation. Between the consultation and the pre-surgical visit with the physician doing the procedure, I have felt they have listened and addressed my concerns. During the procedure, the physician and nurse were very helpful and accommodating. Not knowing what to expect, staff have been very good about telling me how to prepare and what to expect as well as routinely connecting with me after my procedure to ensure all is going well and as expected. I am two weeks out after part one of my procedure on my abdomen and even though I am still recovering, I am seeing things improve each day. My scars are barely noticeable. I am very happy with the procedure I had done and cannot wait to complete part two in a couple of weeks. The best advice I can give, is to research things, ask the questions, express your realistic desired outcomes and know there will be some pain and recovery time. read more

My biggest concern was the dark circles I had under my eyes ever since I was young. I wanted to finally get rid of these for good. My face was also badly damaged from years of being in the sun. I went to Sono Bello after seeing all the commercials on television and decided to take care of the dark circles. After talking with the staff and since I was going to do this procedure, I thought I might as well get everything done at one time. I had the lift to remove the hanging skin under my neck and in my jaw line and had my eyelids lifted as well. My procedure was on April 4th and after just a month, it is a night and day difference. Dr. Strand, Debbie, Jill and Molli were all so good with me, I felt confident being in their care. I am so happy I decided to do this for myself. I feel a lot better when I look and the mirror and I believe everyone deserves a boost in their self confidence! I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to look and feel younger. Dr. Strand and his staff are excellent. Thank you Sono Bello. read more

Outstanding. Exceptional. Amazing... I really cannot say enough good things about my Sono Bello experience. It was a really big deal for me to actually go in after years of dreaming. From the minute I walked in I felt welcomed, everyone was very friendly and professional, especially Julie. She was very personable which instantly put me at ease. This was a huge decision for me so it was important I felt comfortable. She was very thorough with all the information and answered all my questions, which gave me the confidence to proceed, I knew then that I had made the right choice. Dr Strand was also very thorough in explaining everything, he was very clear on what the procedure was and what I could expect. He delivered a lot of information to me but his humor really helped me relax, not only is he skilled with the "knife" but he has a great "bedside" manner as well. The nursing staff was completely amazing, caring and friendly, I felt very cared for. Thank you, for helping me to change my life, I only wish I had done this much sooner! read more

My entire experience from Sono Bello in Edina, MN was great!!! I first had a consultation with Casi who was fantastic. She explained everything to me in detail and answered all of my questions which helped me out a ton. I had my upper and lower abdomen done along with my hips and waist and could not be happier!! My pre-op nurse was Danielle and she was so sweet and made sure to take care of me and made sure I was comfortable. Dr. Strand was the surgeon who did my procedure and he was in depth about all of his explanations as to what he was doing; I could tell he was was very knowledgeable and loved his job. He made sure I was comfortable and did a great job during my pre-op visit and after my procedure making sure I was healing properly. He even called me himself the evening of my surgery to check on me and make sure I was feeling ok. Again, I am extremely happy with the service I received from each of the employees and my results and would highly recommend Sono Bello!!! read more

I had the facial lift procedure hoping to look younger and to be more confident in my appearance however it's had the opposite effect. It was a painful procedure and recovery was significantly longer than expected. I was concerned that the scar on my chin would be noticable but never expected the ugly scars in front of my ears. The most significant is the amount of scarring behind my ears. I will not be able to wear short hair or put my hair up again. My interaction with the surgeon was minimal and he was condescending. The staff encouraged me to be patient and said that results could take up to 6-9 months. I'm at 9 months now and wish I'd never started this. At my most recent visit I was told that they could do another surgery to remove the scars which might improve my results. Do your research and make sure you know what you're getting into before doing this procedure with Sono Bello. read more

I was the skeptic. This isn't going to work, but after 5 hours or more at the gym for over 6 months. I couldn't see any other way. My son's wedding is a month away. Best decision I could have ever made. The staff is a family of loving staff. The receptionist all the way down to the doctor. I was a person, not just a number. Dr. Volk called me in the evening to make sure I was okay. Checking to see if i needed anything. Saturday another call to check on me. This was an incredible family looking out for me. I truly feel cared about. Not to mention the numerous phone calls prior to my procedure. The procedure went so well. I know I am still swollen, but I already see a marvelous difference. I can't wait until the wedding and my class reunion. Thank you Julie, Elizabeth and the numerous other team members I didn't see behind the scenes. You are all spectacular. Thank you again. read more

I have to say that this has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. Not only is the staff super friendly they are all experts at their job and create a fun atmosphere! After 30 years in the gym I finally developed a stubborn area in my midsection that I just could not get rid of with traditional exercise anymore. I was in and out in a day and I ended up not even needing any of my pain medications starting the following day because the procedure was so well done I was actually pretty comfortable already the day after. More than anything I can say that this company has their act together and if you are considering any kind of procedure with them then do not hesitate and go ahead and schedule it. It will be life-changing for you! I don't ever remember laughing and having so much fun at a medical appointment ever. read more

I was always thin growing up...then Menopause hit! No matter how little I ate or how much I exercised, I could not lose the weight around my middle. I had seen the Sono Bello commercial several times but one day finally decided that I had the choice to do something about the extra fat. I called, went in for a consultation and found out about a nice payment plan that worked for my budget. I went in to the surgery with the extra fat and came out without it. It's been nearly 2 years and this was truly one of the best things I have done for 'myself'. As women we do so much for others and, many times, put ourselves on the back burner. I decided to put myself front and center and have never been happier. It's okay to give yourself permission to put yourself first and feel good about yourself. read more

Dear Sono Bello.  I wanted to briefly tell you how happy and satisfied I am w my experience and procedure. Its been almost 2 months, and I feel great and feel like I am almost completely healed. I had my inner/outer thighs, imner knees and banana roll done. I had about 3 pounds removed. I did not have a huge amount of weight there but enough where my jeans were a struggle. Now pants go on much better and I look and feel slim.  The procedure also has regenerated me to exercise more routinely.  I also loved the attention, prior, during and after the procedure by Dr. Volk and his whole team. I felt earnestly cared about and have recommended Sono Bello to friends and family. Thank You for helping me feel even better about my body and appearance. Mari P read more