Sono Bello - Scottsdale

Dr. Case did laser assisted liposuction on my chin and neck. The procedure was uncomfortable but painless. Recovery wasn't bad and the staff was available for any questions or concerns I had. Dr. Case and the nurse had great bedside manner during the procedure. The entire staff is friendly and the facility is clean and bright. I have been extremely satisfied with my experience from start to finish and I definitely recommend Sono Bello! My results are amazing and life changing.

May 27th 2022 my procedure was done. Upper and lower abdominals, back bra roll, hips and chin.

I was originally scheduled for June 3rd- but they had a last minute opening and I was the only patient who had pre-op done and was able to squeeze in! Thankfully I could take the day off work and get subs for my spin classes!!

Rewind to 2017- I had my son in October. I weighed 180ish prior to pregnancy, I had found a new found love for the gym and weight lifting and was in pretty decent shape. However even then I had the subcutaneous belly and bra roll and love handles… and some extra chin material.

After a rough pregnancy with lots of depression, birth by emergency c section I was weighing in at, ding ding ding, 280 pounds. Lost the 30 pounds of preggo weight by Christmas and started gaining. I asked my husband for a gym membership for Christmas and went to town. I was the big girl doing to group fitness classes, I took a class that was similar format to cross fit. I huffed and puffed and sweat. I ate a keto diet, I lost tons of weight and stuck with the exercise regimen. My lowest was 170 with 23% body fat. Still had the pooch, never could see the abs I knew were there. My legs and arms reflected my body composition but never my stomach or waist
By this time I found a love for indoor cycling and one of the instructors at the gym said I should teach… so I took their certification and started teaching in 2019. All the while I worked at home for my husbands plumbing company.

2022 I started a new job for another company and working outside the home, great pay and a whole lot of sitting and driving. I gained weight and exercised less.

I had a consult for sonobello and went for it.

Updated on 29 May 2022:
A lot of pain and bruising. Leaking a lot of fluid out of the incisions on lower back and abdominal. I took my garnet off to use the bathroom and my stomach looks weird AF. I know swelling and fluid retention cause results to look altered at first.

I do want to stress the pain and leaking. It’s intense. I wasn’t fully prepared for that amount of pain. Tons of bruising as well: lol tried posting a photo of me standing but it was too large even after dropping it. My stomach doesn’t look great while standing up but I know it will change a lot when swelling subsides

Updated on 30 May 2022:
No pain meds, a whole lot less swelling and can see the change. My garmet is on tightest setting and is more loose.

I have been wearing an ab board and it feels good to have the rigid support on my stomach.

Updated on 7 Jun 2022:
I’m 12 days out and the hardness in my abdomen is pretty wild. I’ve had two massages and it seems worse. Like alien hard. I’m confident the hardness will subside but it’s pretty intense
Chin looks pretty good tho

Updated on 10 Jun 2022:
Two weeks out. The hardness is unreal. HOWEVER, now that I’m compressing with foam and the surgery wrap thingy I ordered on Amazon and a tighter garment… things are starting to improve.

I was concerned up until this morning that my stomach would be ET like forever and I spent thousands of dollars to fuck me up. Haha, it’s just part of the process. SWELLING AND HARDNESS IS NO JOKE

My experience was great. Liza my sales consultant was awesome and explained everything completely with no pressure. The staff was very friendly and always professional. I am anxious to see how well my results end up after I am completely healed. So for the results are amazing.

Updated on 30 Aug 2018:
Sono Bello has been amazing with following up to check and see how I'm doing and make sure I'm happy with my results. Still anxious to see where I'm at after I'm fully recovered. Very happy with results so far.

The first time I walked in for my "evaluation", everyone treated me very warmly and in a professional manner. I decided on a full facelift.
I had my eyes done first and 6 months later, my face. I couldn't be happier with the surgical experience and the results!

Gabriela it’s always prompt, courteous, professional with a warm and inviting smile. She is the clinician that I always look forward to see and she makes my laser treatment a delight. I have always chosen and trusted Gabriela with my treatments. Any procedure involving the face can produce some anxiety and these concerns have always been put to rest knowing I am under the care of her capable hands!!!!!

Absolutely amazing from the beginning to the end. I felt comfortable and happy . I was so nervous the day of the procedure but they were so comforting and made me feel excited . The staff was soo sweet and relatable . Very informative and that was very important to me. Their bedside manners were phenomenal !

Updated on 25 Aug 2018:
It hasn’t even been two months and my stomach is as flat as a board!! I used to have a huge c section pouch ! I puked never pull off high waisted jeans or tights. Due to my huge bulging stomach. DR. Case at sonobello Scottsdale did an phenomenal job ! I still can’t believe this is my life right now ! I have a tiny waist and I’m 33 with two kids ! Sonobello in Scottsdale has changed my life for ever ! Thank you soo much!
Updated on 26 Aug 2018:
My results are beyond anything I imagined it would be. Every day i look and feel better And better . I continued with Sono bello and love Venus legacy , I go once a week. The staff is highly professional and Are soo attentive and knowledgeable. I actually look forward to going every Friday . The procedure feels like a hot stone massage . My husband is absolutely in aw with my body. I especially love my venus legacy technician she is amazing and so personable !! Sonobello in Scottsdale is where I go and highly recommend! They have been God sent .Thank you !!!

As a medical provider myself I am pleased to say that my experience with sonobello was beyond perfect. From the moment I started the process I have been treated with care and respect. I was nervous about the guided laser Lipo in my thighs, inner/outer and the banana roll but sonobello assured me I would be okay. I have emailed sonobello so many times with questions and they reply back immediately. Dr. Case was straight to the point and answered all my questions. Dr. Case even called me after my procedure. After loosing 110lbs 5 years ago, Dr. Case and the sonobello team helped me contour my body and have changed how I feel about my body. I am so grateful they helped me with this body transformation.”

The minute I walked into the office of Sonabello, my thought were, "What am I doing?" until l walked into the Scottsdale Sonabello office and introduced myself to the two ladies at the front desk. Alexander and (I'm sorry, but I can't remember the other young ladys name), but they took all that off my mind with their welcoming mannerism. They both gave me the warmest welcome I've ever received from a company ready to take my money. They entire staff starting from the front desk, to my consultant, nurse and surgeon were extremely friendly, helpful, caring and very comforting. I was very impressed with the entire staff from the start to the end. The best part of my experience was "LITERALLY" downtime. I was up and ready to continue with my daily life activities. Although it's not recommend for 6months, I felt as if no surgery had even take place besides the grogginess from the medication given prior to surgery, I felt and now look like a champ!

A very special shout out to Alexandria and her other colleague. We need more administrative leaders like those two young ladies. They are truly an asset to Sonabello.

Sincerely,
Staceye
I Love Scottsdale Sonabello!

My experience was amazing I absolutely loved the facility and my doctor was incredible! My results was absolutely a dream come true I'm so thankful that I went through with this procedure. The healing was quick and affordable!

I have made a decision to do liposuction.
Before coming to this decision I thought about it for about a minute... should I exercise more, can I eat better and the answer for me was yes, after I get Liposuction. I have learned so much on this site, reading, interviewing doctors and I hope I can help you all and document my journey in the process. I will start here by uploading my before pics. Surgery is scheduled for September 16. I'm so nervous!!

Updated on 13 Aug 2016:
I have learned so much about this industry that I didn't know and I hope this helps you with your journey as well. Lets start with finding the right doctor to do your procedure. Rule 1: Look for a "board certified" doctor. Easy right?? Just go online and find board certified doctor, call in and schedule the consults, start the interview process to see which doctor has the most experience and you like the best and book the procedure .....wow was I wrong!!! Your first question to the doctor needs to be what are you board certified in? The answer your looking for a doctor that is part of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. That is the only board that will assure you that your surgeon's undergone rigorous training, testing, and continued medical education necessary to become and remain board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Most doctors will say yes I'm board certified but will not be specific in what. If the doctor says board certified cosmetic surgery or anything else other then a board certified plastic surgeon I wouldn't go with that doctor. For example I met with a doctor that said he's board certified. I said in what and he said cosmetic surgery. He was a gynecologist for 25 years and decided to move over to the cosmetic side. There is more money in that. Remember you want board certified plastic surgeons not board certified in anything other then that! Also, the myth that board certified plastic surgeons are more expensive is not necessarily true either. I Interviewed 2 doctors and one was Board Certified in Plastic Surgery and the other was board certified in Cosmetic surgery. The board certified plastic surgeon was $1000 cheaper which was shocking!!! Beware of the offices that sit you down, give you a sales pitch, make you watch a video...run! They will tell you their doctors are board certified and they are don't get me wrong...but just not in Plastic Surgery... And do you want to hear something even crazier? A lot of the doctors doing liposuction proceedures with you awake!!! The doctors that keep you awake will explain to you why you need to be awake for the procedure why it's better to be awake how much safer it is and how much better your outcome will be and how they can sit you up and move you around to make sure you look great. Then when you go to a board-certified plastic surgeon and they say no, that's not true. Of course with anesthesia there's always a risk going under but the doctors that don't use an anesthesiologist and dont put you under is because they don't have Hospital rights. There is too much liability to the hospital so the doctors that want to keep you awake during the proceedure usually have these accredited surgical centers that they use to do the work only because they don't have hospital privileges. Hospitals will not allow a doctor that is not board certified in Plastics to perform procedures in their hospital because the liability is too high. If your awake during the procedure it not because it's safer. There is a reason why the clinics, sonobello's etc...places are a lot less expensive. They just have a medical doctor that took a course in cosmetic surgery to do your procedure. They will be board certified also, just not in Plastic Surgery... buyer beware!!!!

Updated on 14 Aug 2016:
I know that photos are one of the most important things to document on your journey. I think this is helping me come to reality that I'm really doing this and I really need my own photos to judge my results. I know we all have expectations of how we want to look but how am I really going to look? It so hard to picture what I am going to look like. I started all the homeopathic medications that have been suggested to me so I guess now I just wait for the big day!

Updated on 16 Aug 2016:
Unfortunately I had to cancel my surgery for liposuction for today. I got a cyst under my arm by my armpit area and my surgeon said that it is too risky to move forward with the liposuction proceedure. He said to take the antibiotics and get better then he will reschedule my appointment. I was so excited and now I have to go through the emotional roller coaster again. I will keep you dolls posted.

Updated on 17 Aug 2016:
OK, new update. My liposuction procedure date is September 6th. Excited but still nervous. I'm the meantime I heard about this great app! It's fun to use. It's called plastic surgery simulator lite. Look at the simulation I did for my neck.

Updated on 28 Aug 2016:
My new surgery Date is September 6th. I have been reading about AB boards, foam etc...there are so many products out there. The board certified plastic surgeon who is doing my procedure said those are all gimmicky items. He said that if those items improved the results he would back those products. My doctor hand fitted me for my garment to make sure it's a perfect fit for healing and getting optimal results. He said to follow his instructions and don't get caught up in the infomercial like products.

Updated on 30 Aug 2016:
I spoke to and interviewed a lot of doctors and this is the doctor that will be doing my proceedure. He is board certified in Plastic Surgery, staff is excellent, Dr Williams is friendly, patient and you never feel like your not a priority. Office is quiet, professional and very discreat. You will rarely see another patient in the office at the same time as your appointment because privacy and being discreet is very important to theme and their patients.

Updated on 10 Sep 2016:
I still can't believe I did it! I'm 3 days post opp and still can't believe I went through with it. The doc said everything went well and he took out a lot of fat. I asked him to take a pic so I have it to share with all of you. I can't even tell you how easy my recovery has been. I am the biggest baby when it comes to pain and I have had hardly any pain. I feel a little sore but nothing like I expected. Keep in mind the doctor you pick matters when it comes to your recovery too! If your doctor is a board certified plastic surgeon like mine is, he's a pro's at liposuction and the better the doctor the better the recovery!!

Updated on 10 Sep 2016:
I feel great today and the recovery has been really easy so far except for putting my garment on myself. So today is the 1st day I was home alone with know one here to help me. I have had hardly any pain and been moving around, cooking, working from home, just going about my day with little pain. I do take a pain pill every 4 -6 hours when I start getting a little sore, but I'm sure Tylenol or ibuprofen would be strong enough. I decided that I should have no problem putting my garment back on after I took a shower....oh ladies...was I wrong...I struggled and tried to get it on for about 20 minutes until I had to phone a friend to help me get back into it. It is clips and a side zipper, take my advise, for the 1st few days let someone help you!

Updated on 10 Sep 2016:
So the day after my surgery, I felt so hungry! I was eating every 2 to 3 hours and for some reason I just couldn't seem to get rid of the hunger. I was munching all day. Grapes, toast, mozzarella, salami, ham, Prosciutto, Pirates bootie puffs...seriously what was wrong with me. I calied my doctors officell (which by the way is amazing) and Nicole the office manager told me that my body doesn't know the difference between being hungry and thirsty and if I drink a bottle of water, wait 30 min then I won't be so hungry. True enough finilly after wanting to eat every thing in site. I realize I'm just more thirsty then anything....drinks tons of water!!!

Updated on 10 Sep 2016:
So I have read hundreds of posts, looked at 100's of before and after pics on this site and yet nothing really prepares you for your own results and journey. Rule number 1...be patient. Your not going to be instantly skinny, your body is going to look kinda weird and deformed, it is impossible to picture what your going to look like in 30 days and its normal to look and feel like a balloon for the 1stime few days!!! I knew all of these things based on the helpful posts all of you ladies write that help me so much. It's just so sereal when you looking at yourself. All of our bodies are different even though we may be able to relate to someone's shape and size we will all have different experiences. I personally am swelling a lot! I am round, weigh 10 lbs more theb normal and are retaining a bunch of water. The doc says this is normal and swelling takes a while so be patient. When the doc took off my garment the next day for my follow up appointment I looked weird shaped, looked like I have two stomachs now and started getting nervous. My plastic surgeon and his staff assured me this is all normal, it takes time, everyone feels this way and is scared and your not use to your body looking deformed. Your body will reshape, swelling will go down and in 30 days I will see a big difference in 6 months your final results, but in 30 days 80% ish of the swelling will be down. Here are the pics 24 hours after my surgery. Hope this helps you all on your journey as all of you ladies have helped me tremendously!!!

Updated on 10 Sep 2016:
Here is what I have been using for my after Care in addition to the pain pills and my daily multivitamin. So far so good. Lots of swellings and more swelling but pain is not too bad. Just a little sore. Very minimal.