Nothing but the best! The best facility The best results [[HIGHLIGHT]]The best receptionists[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I saved the best for last. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The people who work there are what makes it a great experience. I feel welcomed every time i come here. They seem genuinely happy to see me[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Nothing bad to say about sonobello. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Went in for a consultation and was super pressured into taking out a loan and scheduling the procedure.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I made it clear I was there for the consultation. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Then the lady called and tried shaming me for not doing it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Uncapped commission. She was mad I wasnt gonna spend $14,000​ and she wasnt gonna get commission on it. read more

Well I've been disappointed because u was to go back for my other procedure that was already paid for but u was not happy with the results I had already gotten [[HIGHLIGHT]]I tried telling them that it just seemed like they thought i was seeing things well u was not[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've been so angry always got the run around never.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I never got my balance back for my remaining procedures that I did not get I'm just so disappointed anything like this happens nothing ever happens great for me in the end the outcome but anybody else man I swear they get reimburse so your free procedures is there something I'm doing wrong read more

I have learned not to pursue any further liposuction. I feel the fat that's removed changes my cells and fat builds up in other areas Last time I was in there, the doctor repaired my sides, which I am very thankful for She asked me about my upper back fat. I wasn't too concerned about that at the time, but I look in the mirror now and yeah, it is a problem. Not going to spend any further retirement money for other areas [[HIGHLIGHT]]The business, the Dr, the office people they're all kind and I thank them for their respect and attempts to make it right.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Their Ab Ex treatment was a good experience. However people should be aware they don't put you under for the treatment. You are heavily medicated and then given several shots of a local anesthetic, it is excruciating. The pain had me crying on the table. But being so drugged up on oral meds I couldn't do anything about it. I also had lipo done on outer thighs and upper arms. IMO it was a total waste of money. I was told arms responded really well to lipo when in fact I ended up with a lot of very loose skin. Lipo on the back bra area had a good outcome. My biggest complaint is abdominal area is not even. My right abdomen area is not quite as flat as left. I won't go back however as the thought of going through all that pain to fix it is daunting. After care was very good. But you are in a lot of pain for quite a while. I still have a lot of itching along scar even 14 months later. Was told it could take up to 2 years for that to resolve. I'm in my 60's so I'm not going to be out in a bikini so with clothes on the unevenness doesn't show and I'm very happy with the flat tummy. read more

It's been a couple years since my procedure. Haven't gained weight, but my body has made changes

They made me pay in full before I could even see a doctor. The next day, the doctor cancelled my surgery. It's been over a month and I still do NOT have my refund! They refuse to even give me a date for the refund. These people are all about taking money and avoiding lawsuits. Don't use them. read more

Over priced. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My gf felt intense sales pressure at her consultation which is not even done with the actual surgeon.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] they upsale again after you already signed a contract with them pressure to spend thousands more than the price they initially claim will meet your goals. read more

Completely changed my life. If you are thinking about having a procedure, then do it. I wish I could give them 100 rating. From my initial consultation with Shab who detailed all of the options and procedures and made me feel comfortable, which is not easy. Every person I worked with from the front desk Miya, Lissy and Daly to nurses Oksana, Tiesha, Bethany and the clinical Manager Nancy made me feel safe, comfortable and very positive. A truly fantastic team. Dr Kang was my surgeon. I do not have words for how thankful I am for her. What an amazing surgeon. She is so supportive and skilled. Thank you, Dr Kang, you truly changed my life. I was so depressed. I am 61 years old and had tried to lose weight for most of my life. My belly was out of control ugly. I would not let my husband touch my stomach. I had ABEX skin tightening, abs and waist liposuction. I am still shocked by the results. My belly is flat flat flat. I have never had a waist in my life. I have a beautiful waist and my breast do not just sit on my fat stomach. I have become so much more social with family. It is not just a physical change. My self-esteem is so much better. My husband said he had never seen me happy before. Not sure how to take that. Give your body time to heal because everyone is different. My husband was so supportive and took great care of me while recovering. Thank you to the whole team. Just do it. You will not regret it read more

I felt like I had a Jack hammer taken to my legs for an hour. It felt like a brush with needles slamming into my legs over & over again. When I cried out in pain, there was no words of comfort or stopping from Dr Mallon. Scarriest place I have ever been. Be prepared to have a nurse by your side for the next 24-48 hours while you bleed out. read more

Sono Bello - This is the thigh. I can't show the worst because it's too revealing. - Cosmetic Surgeons Near Me - Portland, Oregon

That Is an 11 year old scar. I have more just as large. When I mentioned to them how big my scars were they laughed and said that the doctor what's known for that. read more

Sono Bello - 10 yrs later. When I mentioned to them how large my scar was they laughed and said that doctor was known for that. - Cosmetic Surgeons Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Just wanted to thank the consultant Shab for being honest and realistic with me. The procedures that Sonobello offers are not invasive enough for the results I'm wanting to achieve. I appreciate that they didnt waste my time or money trying to make false promises. They referred me to a great surgeon Dr Aghayan that I had not found on my own. He was willing to take a phone call during my consultation with Sonobello and answer some preliminary questions and reviewed some quick photos via text to even see if its something he would consider working on. Again, to not waste either of our time. Very appreciative. I'm following up with him directly for a consult this week. I feel like Sonobello put me in the right hands, thank you! read more

Sono Bello reminded me of a used car dealer experience. They have a lot of 5 star reviews but a number of the 5 star reviewers have only written a few reviews. I find this concerning, after I set an appointment they sent confirmations at least once a day by text, email and phone calls. That was getting old. I was there on time and filled out my paperwork. After waiting 40 minutes I asked why they were late? The receptionist didn't know why. I confirmed the appointment is with a sales person, not a doctor? She replied it's with a "consultant". At this time I felt if they were not going to respect my time before the sale how bad were they going to be once I have paid them. I find it fascinating how concerned they were with me showing up on time but didn't appear to be worried at all about there "consultant" showing up on time for our appointment. I did call and write Sono Bello headquarters I wanted to speak with someone from corporate. I get a call back from someone claiming to be the Portland manager. All she wanted to do is to get me to come back in for a sales pitch. I wanted to address the issues they have with being very late for appointments. The "manager" told me it's because they want to take there time with the customer and answer all there questions, and address there concerns. The didn't set people to a time limit because they care. My reply was if you care so much why don't you allot more time for your appointments and respect your other customers time. We'll people have different needs and some need to get approved for financing and that can take a while. Translation, we had someone in the hot box we were sweating them for the close and we needed more time to get them to sign the contract. Stay away there are much better companies out there! YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO MEET WITH THE DOCTOR THAT IS PERFORMING THE PROCEEDURE. SEE BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES OF PEOPLE THE DOCTOR HAS ALREADY WORKED ON! Don't waste your time, go else where! read more

I had just a little tummy fat, but pretty decent tone. I was 10 lbs over my ideal weight, but overall pretty fit. I exercise, eat right, etc., but being in my mid-40's, it was hard to lose that bit of abdominal fat. Also, I had a little back fat (a small roll on each side). They assured me I was an ideal candidate, that I'd have a great result. UGH. My body is ruined. My skin is far looser than it was before, and my stomach is lumpy, bumpy and uneven with a "shelf" of fat. If you internet search "botched lipo," you'll find images like mine. I used to feel comfortable in a bikini, now I'm afraid to show my stomach. Just look at my before and after pictures. They don't show you the pictures of their botched jobs, but this is what could happen to you, just like it happened to me. I wore the compression garment perfectly, and I also had lymphatic drainage massage post procedure. When I told them I was concerned about how uneven my stomach looked during my follow up visits, they told me it could take a year to get the full result. Nothing changed. It's 2 years later now and it just keeps getting worse. Buyer Beware! I would like to post before and after pictures, but I can't see how to add them to my review. read more

Sono Bello - 18 months After Sono Bello  Lumpy, uneven, with a "shelf" of fat and a distorted, sagging belly button - Cosmetic Surgeons Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Three years ago I had a liposuction procedure with a surgeon who didn't care about my goals and made microaggressive remarks because he wanted me to "look like a Kardashian" instead of removing some trapped fat from my midsection; his work reflected that. Sonobello's team heard my concerns and Nurse Alaya and Dr. Bensimon were kind, empathetic, considerate, and knowledgeable. They listened to my goals and came up with an excellent care plan to get me to a place where I feel healthy and comfortable. Couldn't be more happy, hopeful, or satisfied. Thank you, Sonobello team! read more

Word of advice. Get a second opinion first and don't fall for their sales pitch. My body is ruined because of them. I went in to have my waist defined some...on both sides. The results were horrible; my right side was so much more bruised and after I started to heal, I noticed my right side obviously had too much taken off. I can no longer where slim fitting dresses because my body is no longer an equial shape; it is now a lopsided box shape. I thought they had a guarantee policy so I requested they take a little more off my left side so that it matches my right side...that was all. They scheduled me an appointment to meet with the assigned doctor but he tried to make me feel like it was all in my head and then tugged and pulled on my sides and buttocks saying maybe I should get my bottom lifted. I am fine with my bottom, it was my waist was concerned about. After I had left, I didn't hear anything back from them. When I finally got to talk to someone, they said it would be too dangerous for me to get it corrected. They then tried to buy me off for $1,000 of the almost $5,000 I spent by sending me a settlement agreement that had no signature space for them...I did not sign because that would mean I couldn't tell others about what happened. I still can't stand looking at my body in the mirror nor can I wear slim dresses ever again. Please, please, please go get a second opinion even if it costs a little more. read more

Wow! What a place. Absolutely blown away. The FREE consultant was absolutely FULL of information that was SO HELPFUL! The consult person was so informative and able to help me make the best informed decision for myself. She didn't make me feel pressured and was incredibly kind and full of knowledge. One of the actual Doctors actually came in and met with me real fast and gave his knowledge on what would best be fit for me, even though unfortunately Sonobella couldn't help me with what I needed. So relaxing, calm, clean and kind environment. It was a much busier office than expected. At least take advantage of the FREE CONSULTATION. You won't be disappointed. Thank you Sono Bella. read more

So we had a confirmed appointment today at noon. We arrived 10 minutes early mind you to complete paperwork, which we did. So we waited and waited and waited. 40 minutes later we asked how much longer and the receptionist said she didn't know. That the doctor was still with a patient. We left..... bottom line!! We will not reschedule nor ever coming back. They are very unprofessional and obviously they don't respect your time. They need some lessons in professional work ethics. Ugh!!! Rant over!!! read more

Went for another appointment this morning after getting a call from the manager. We didn't wait long, maybe about 15 minutes. I talked to a young lady whose title was "consultant", but after learning that the process required a lot more down time than just the one day advertisement, I decided not to do anything since I have a time limit. While this experience was better, I was uncomfortable doing any kind of dress down, inspection consult with someone other than an actual doctor. read more

I was 5 mins late to my appointment due To traffic and they would no longer see me for my appointment. My time is just as valuable as theirs. I left work early just to have a consultation, drove an hour through Portland traffic for them to say they have to reschedule now. You guys need a better scheduling system that leaves time in between each guests, because I'm sure I'm not the only person who cant control traffic. and if it takes 10+ minutes to fill out previous health records, have guests fill it out at home before their appointment. Get with today's times....Terrible first impression of a Company who would have potentially changed the way I look. I would never even think to go to them when I move forward with my body transformation. read more

I cannot say enough good things about the PORTLAND SONOBELLO TEAM! First off, on my consultation day I was greeted by this very kind and friendly staff name Cheryl. Then I met with the consultant by the name of Shaab and let me tell you, this beautiful lady had answered ALL of my questions and concerns and is a straight up, genuine person, professional and knowledgeable! She helped me every step of the way and is a very honest person. And what I meant by honest is... All other consultants I've ever met has always want to make money and wouldn't tell you the truth and don't care, BUT SHAAB would tell me straight up that I shouldn't do this one area (and laughed about it because they're no fat there to suck out) but instead use it for an area that's needed. I was just testing her and she PASSED!!! Then shortly after I was taking back to do my pre-op and met with Nurse Jennifer and Oxy to take my photos, vitals, weight and etc. Once again very nice and friendly! And soon after I met with my Dr. Lewis and he is AWESOME! I'll admit I was really nervous at first but after talking to him, I can tell he's very knowledgeable and skilled. He's down to earth, and most importantly, he truly listened to me. On the day of my surgery I was so nervous! Came in the office and seeing the beautiful smile on Cheryl made me feel a lot better. She greeted me and tell me it'll be okay. Very sweet lady! Then I was called back by Nurse Stephanie and once again a very sweet lady that would chat with me and made me feel at ease. She answered all my concerns and questions as well! And made me laugh a few times too. Last but not least I met with Dr. Lewis. He made sure everything is prepared for the surgery and did his drawings and answering my concerns as well. I like talking to Dr. Lewis because he talks to you like a friend not like a client. Can you believe I was awake the whole time of my surgery chatting away??? Yep! Sure did! And thank you Stephanie for holding my hand the whole way through! You guys are AWESOME!!! PORTLAND SONOBELLO TEAM IS THE BEST!! I will update my before and after photos soon! read more

Fabulous people, very positive experience overall. Everyone from the front desk staff to consultants, nurses and of course, Dr Malin. I talk too much when I'm nervous and I seriously doubt there is one single person in their office who hasn't heard at least one (if not more) of my "stories." Always friendly, never made me feel different or uncomfortable and ready at a moments notice if I had any questions. The care taken during the procedure was top notch and the follow up has been exemplary. Kudos to the entire staff of the Portland Sonobello. You guys are the tops!! read more

Sono Bello Portland Rocks! Cheryl at the front desk is helpful with scheduling! She does it with a smile and is always upbeat! Thank you!

My friend had an appointment for 3:00 today, and I dropped him off. I was also his pick up person. Was told he'd be done by 7:00. I just got a call from Sonobello (6:55) saying that they were just getting him in. 4 hours late!! They were sorry of course, saying that they were running a "little behind". Unacceptable! To make things worse, my friend had texted me at 4:00 saying they were giving him his "funny cocktail" to put him out. He was thinking that they were ready to go. read more

One day advertising!!??? I was sore for a week with huge bruises. Still have pain below the bustline and look bloated. Very dissatisfied with work done and money spent. Would not recommend to anyone!! False advertising. read more

I had the Venus treatment before my wedding. The cost was $1500. What a waste of time and money!!! I actually have pictures to prove it. I politely asked to talk with the manager 2 times ( I physically walked in) and they didn't even have the professional courtesy to see me or call me back! The only person that was polite to me was the receptionist. I'm SOL! read more

A personal fan of quick fixes, I turned to Sono Bello. I had Liposuction done to my upper, lower and back love handle area, in an attempt to accentuate my buttocks and large breast. Dr Saxon did a great job! and got rid of a lot of fat. About a year after the liposuction, I went and had 8 treatments of Venus Legacy done by Sydney, to give my midsection a toned look and make my abs really pop! & I absolutely love my results. There in no pain or down time! and results are literally instant! The staff is very nice and eager to inform and help. Krista C. read more

My experience at Sono Bello was very positive. All of the staff were friendly, helpful, understanding and very nice. The front staff, nurses and Dr. Lewis were amazing. Especially Dr. Lewis' nurse, she kept the conversation going during the procedure to distract me during uncomfortable times. Honestly, most of the procedure was fine, just a few times when it was uncomfortable. I did not feel pressured or "up sold" at all. I had four areas treated (liposuction) and I think they could have easily recommended a few others, but they didn't. They were realistic and honest with me about the results I could expect. It's only been one week since my procedure but I already can see a difference and I'm excited for the weeks/months ahead. If you are considering Sono Bello, you should definitely make an appointment for the consultation. There's no charge, so you have nothing to lose. read more

I had my stomach done in March. The procedure wasnt so bad and the surgeon was great. The nurse not so much. She complained about it being so early. I went back to my follows up and continually told them I was not happy with the results my complaints clearly fell on deaf ears. As far as I'm concerned it was a waste of money.. read more

"Over promise and under deliver" would be an appropriate motto for Sono Bello..... I had such high hopes for this, but like the others it am sorely disappointed. At my consultation I asked specifically if I would actually go down a dress size and if so how many? The sparkly salesperson said without a doubt I would go down at least 2 sizes!!! Sign me up, I plunked down $5k. I will spare you the gory details, but I didn't even go down 1 size after having smart lipo on hips, tummy, and back. Furthermore, I have a lumpy left hip and am embarrassed to get into a bathing suit. The surgeon was arrogant and jerky, and I never once saw the same nurse - it was so strange. Every time I went in, I was seen by a different nurse. This is by no means my first cosmetic surgery, and continuity is one key to patient comfort. Wish I had read reviews before doing this, lesson learned. read more

If I could give this a zero star, I will. BEWARE OF THEIR SHADY BUSINESS TACTICS. Let me start that we had a consultation with a gal who has no medical license whatsoever. She told us that she wants to give us different payment options and asked for 2 IDs and had us sign papers. Fast forward, I received a credit card in the mail and learned that she did apply for a credit card on my behalf. I called Sono Bello back and spoke to a guy. This guy kept siding with her and told me all he see are the documentation and all documentation proves that I WANTED to apply for a credit card. We had a conversation back and forth only to find out that the lady doesn't even report to him and she is out of the state by now since she is not a RESIDENT CONSULTANT BUT A FLYING CONSULTANT! BEWARE OF THIS SHADY BUSINESS AND DO NOT CONCEDE TO ANY PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS THEY OFFER. IT'S A SCAM AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A CREDIT CARD WEEKS AFTER! read more

I had an eyelid lift as I had hooded eyelids and it was starting to affect my vision. I had heard that an eyelid lift would help so I gave myself a birthday present. The second night after my procedure I woke up and was able to read the clock without putting my glasses on. I can also read the shampoo and conditioner bottles in the shower without squinting. I am now 2 weeks out and while I am not quite at the mascara wearing stage yet I have very little bruising and swelling. All in all I am very pleased with the results and glad I decided to have the procedure done. read more

Very unprofessional I had an appointment for 10am they didn't take me back until 10:50am and the staff was up front gossiping about another patient. Very unprofessional and I will not be coming back. No other procedures were offered or explained. Should think about replacing or retaining your staff on professional bedside manner. Terrible experience. read more

I paid $1,500.00 for the Venus legacy on my chin and it did NOT work at all!!! Shaab was the person I talk to, to get it done she promised me it would work and get rid of all the fat on my chin and she is a liar do not believe anything this woman says!! If Sonobello is/was actually a good business you would give me my money back knowing that it did not work at all and you Shaab straight lied to my face and my chin! You owe me $1500.00! read more

I am a faithful yelp user. I don't write a lot of reviews. I am a lazy yelp user. I do consult yelp on just about every restaurant I dine at and every place I have ever done business with. I have found it extremely useful and the reviews I have read have no doubt saved me from bad experiences and guided me to some really great ones. That being said I felt compelled to write a review about my fantastic experience at Sono Bello. I am 47 years old and like most guys my age had gained some weight in my early 40's. I went from 175 pounds to 230 pounds. I felt terrible. My back ached. I could feel my belly bounce when I walked. I decided to get serious about my health again and started back to the gym. It took over a year but I got back to 184 pounds. I felt great but the "man boobs" that quite honestly inspired me back to the gym above all else remained. In fact they were more pronounced (at least to me) after the weight loss. No matter what I did they remained. I still felt uncomfortable taking my shirt off. So about a year ago I saw a Sono Bello commercial. I made the appointment and my wife and I went in for a consultation. We met with Shab who was very helpful and informative. She was not pushy. I told her we would go home and give it some thought. So I took a look at yelp. The reviews that were posted were HORRIBLE and I decided not to do business with Sono Bello. That was the end of it or at least that's what I thought. Fast forward almost exactly one year later. I had worked out five days a week religiously. The enemy boobies remained. One day I happened to be standing in my living room with a good friend of mine and the Sono Bello commercial comes on and I tell him my story about going there and feeling pretty good about it until I read the yelp reviews. He asks me if I bothered to look at all the reviews. He tells me that not all reviews are posted for one reason or another and that they are still available at the bottom of the screen. So he pulls up yelp and shows me. There were some great reviews on there! I talk to the wife and tell her I want to have another consultation. So, we make another appointment, meet with Shab again who was great and understanding and sign up. I had the pre-surgical meeting with Dr Bensimon that evening. I liked him right away. Straight forward, dry sense of humor. My kind of guy. He tells me I'll see a huge improvement but not to have unrealistic expectations. I think that is the key folks. REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS. I am never going to be 20 years old again. I know I will have to continue to work out and eat right. This is just one element of many that will give me back some confidence and let's face it- fuel my vanity. I had the surgery. It went great. I was amazed at the comfort level during the procedure and have been FLOORED WITH THE RESULTS! It has been less then a month and the results are far better then I had hoped for. So, my advice is to read all the reviews on yelp. Then go see these folks. They are fantastic! The surgery was affordable. And if as a guy you suffer from embarrassing gynecomastia, man boobs, moobs, whatever you want to call it- have the surgery- feel better! Besides, I figure the money i'll save on buying shirts (because I never want to wear one again) will pay for this surgery in no time! read more

I went to Sono Bello in January 2021, spent a huge amount of money, here it is September I am heavier now than I was in January! I understand that it is a continuous process, but every time I see their add ( body sculpting in one day) I get so angry. Was the worst experience I have ever been through. read more

I spent - and wasted- $8,000! My "Before" photos looked just like my "After" photos. They offered to do it again. Really? I expected Sono Bella to get it right the first time...it's not like it doesn't hurt! Please, based on my experience, do one area (two by their count) at a time if you do any at all. Or better yet, go to a licensed plastic surgeon that you've met more than once! I so regret my decision to go to Sono Bella, I'm not a wealthy person, and that money could have been spent in a much better way; My Fault. read more

I'm like most everyone I know and have tried multiple diet and exercise programs to a frustrating result. A little backstory about me: I'm moderately over weight for my height on the scales, according to the height weight charts. I'm a size 8 very muscular and still considered athletically fit but I should be a size 4 and 15 lbs lighter. I gain muscle so easily - but have a very difficult time losing any weight or body fat. I'm a boxy-ish Apple shape. Much to my years of unhappiness and dismay. My daughter jokingly referred to me as a "long back" meaning I really don't have that graceful slope of the hips, I'm kind of boxy and hold weight above my buttocks so there's no definition in the curve of my lower back or hips going down toward my butt, there's a handful of hip pad, making it look like I have no butt. :( I also have a muffin top and while I've got some obliques visible, my very strong abs are hidden under a decent layer of fat. Frankly I never seem to get to the point of feeling really confident in my clothes, swimsuit, or especially... naked. Because of this I really have to be careful about what I eat and diligently track my calories. Even when I do, my body likes to hang on to these frustrating stubborn areas of fat that don't ever seem to go away no matter how much I diet and exercise. I thought maybe I had a "dysmorphic" body image but pictures helped me realize no - I'm still chubby! Despite being very active, exercising and watching what I eat! She didn't mean to be hurtful but it really made me realize no... I'm not harshly judging myself... it's just the reality of my physique because of my higher body fat percentage and where my body decides to store (and hold on to) my fat so my shape is not pleasing to me. I get so down on myself and discouraged, go off my diet, make it worse for myself for a week (or month!) then have to climb back on the wagon and start over again - I remind myself to choose what I like about myself and be grateful for all I have, obviously I'm not starving and I'm so blessed beyond measure yet I can't force myself to feel good about myself or be ok with my physique! I'm not going to lie that I've looked at a million before & after pics for Lipo and this company and considered cosmetic procedures for years. YEARS. I've read all the reviews and info about the procedures & companies and doctors etc but finally decided to take the leap and take advantage of a special and free consultation despite some obviously negative reviews mixed in there. I just wanted to know if it was something attainable or unrealistic for me, physically and financially. My impression with SB right out of the box is that this group is professional, courteous and sensitive staff, with a beautiful clean facility. My free consultation in June with Shab was excellent. She listened, and empathized with my concerns and even shared her personal experiences and recommendations. She didn't pull any punches in explaining what I would need to have done in order to attain the results I wanted. Not in a smarmy salesman-y way, but in a way that led me to believe she truly understands my goals and is making a recommendation to fulfill those goals. She showed me before and after pics that you'll never see online no matter how much you search. Not all of them impressive to me personally in terms of how they look after but I considered the patients look "before" and what the doctor can safely do at one time and softened that determination. I appreciated her candor. Best of all, she presented options that were much more affordable than I'd anticipated and so... I truly think with a solid plan including a healthy diet paired with a regular exercise program in place, this could help greatly. My cousin had her hips and belly done and LOVES the results on her hips, tho not as thrilled about her belly... but she admits to never changing her eating habits either... maybe she'd see better results if she did! I'm not quite ready to tell all my secrets here just yet but let's just say I've got a lot to think about and Interest free financing... the goal is even more attainable yet... Stay tuned... :) read more

Shab, Dr. Malin, Nurse Cheri, the front desk staff, and all of the nurses I came in contact with at the Portland, Oregon location were professional, courteous, and reassuring. Thank you for all you've done in making my life changing experience a pleasurable one. -Brooklyn Dae read more

I have to say this is my second time coming to Sono Bello. I came here 7 years ago and had laser assist lipo done on my arms, back bra roll, and love handles or hips I guess it was. I remember coming out of there automatically seeing a difference and I cried because I had what I used to call my "spare tire" which were my love handles that I could not get rid of no matter how hard I tried. The Doctor I had then was amazing. He actually showed up 20 minutes late to the room which did not bother me at all because I am so used to having my family doctor show up late to my check ups all the time. So this did not bother me but it bother him so much that he told me that he was going to go ahead and lipo my entire back for me and not just my back bra roll. I told him he did not need to do that but he insisted so I said okay and was very excited for my procedure. I listened to my iPod the whole time which I was awake for and felt nothing. Easy peasy. The results were amazing. I instantly saw results. I will never forget laying on the table and he said to me "jenn, I just want to let you know, you have absolutely zero fat in your arms". I was so excited. I have to admit, I did not have many supporters back then. Many of my family and friends thought it would come back. Well, 7 years later and I still have no fat in my back, arms and no love handles For years I had been wanting to come back to get a few more areas done but did not have the opportunity to till now. I went in for my consultation who happened to be with the same wonderful woman that it was with 7 years ago, Shab which was such a pleasure to see her beautiful smile. She set me up with my procedure which I had today with Doctor Sobel and Nurse Teresa. Meeting him yesterday was my pre-op and he was very kind but direct. Which I like and respect. He asked me what I was looking for and expecting. He told me in return what he could do and I was very pleased and excited. I let him know that I was not expecting to look like a super model. Today was the surgery at 7:30 and Nurse Teresa was very positive, offered me a blanket and turned the lights down since I arrived early to try to help me to calm down. She checked in on me frequently. She had me pee in a cup which is procedure for anyone under the age of 60 to check for pregnancy. She took pictures of me in the paper bra and underwear Sono Bello give you to wear during surgery. For before pictures. Doctor Sobel came in and drew on my stomach and legs and asked me to check in the mirror to make sure those were the areas We were working on. I took the medication to calm me down and relax me and for antibiotic and pain killer. Teresa took me into the next room for surgery and she gloves up and poured the warm iodine all over the pads the wipe all over the areas of my skin being worked on. In the mean time, so had requested the play 90's hip hop on Pandora in the surgery room while was awesome that they allow that. 7 years ago, they did not do that. I think that is definitely a bonus and makes Everyone happier while working. Especially since everyone seemed to like the station I picked. Teresa put my IV port in just in case in an emergency they would need a transfusion I was ready. She always informed me what she was doing before she was doing it. Very professional but easy going and fun and easy to talk to. Dr. Sobel came in, he gave me numbing solution all over the areas he would be working on, which he warned me it would sting a bit but I have high pain tolerance so it was completely fine. The areas I got done today were my inner and outer thighs and my upper and lower abs. Unfortunately, when I am loopy on medication, I tend to me chatty, so Dr. Sobel and Nurse Teresa had to deal with that. But they were so awesome. The Doctor frequently asked me how I was doing and Although he had to continuously tell me to raise my arms up and stick my stomach out because I kept forgetting, he was always very polite about it and sincere. I had a great team work on me today. They are the best. I hope that if I ever get anything done again, they will be willing to have me as a patient again. Sono Bello changes lives. I have gone back twice. This company is does more that boost confidence. It gives people hope for a better future, excitement, happiness. Sono Bello is worth every penny. Like I said, I have done it twice now! All the people I have met working there are so wonderful and I couldn't have had a better Physician. He totally rocks! Thank you Dr. Sobel and Teresa for all you hospitality and putting up with my crazy babbling during the surgery and for contouring my body into what I have been wanting for years! I promise I am following the post-op instructions to a T. You and the rest of the staff are wonderful people and I really enjoyed the experience from start to finish. read more