Is sono bello lipo safe and effective?

Question

I am 57 years old and in good health. I have a consultation tomorrow and I am confused with all of the reviews on line.

Austin Hayes, MD · Answer

Sono Bello is a national chain that offers liposuction. There are lots of reasons to avoid having your procedure performed by them. It's important to remember that liposuction is one tool that is used by a board-certified plastic surgeon to contour and sculpt the body. It's important to select a board-certified plastic surgeon, because liposuction alone may not be the best option depending on your goals. Seeing a company that only offers liposuction, means that they are missing the other important tools that can give great results. Also, you need to make sure that the person performing liposuction is properly trained. The best way to assure this is choosing someone who is board-certified by the American Board of plastic surgery. Consider several consultations with surgeons, so that you can determine which procedures are right for you.

Reza Rod, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I performed liposuction at Sono Bello for a few years about a decade ago. At that point they only hired Board Certified Plastic Surgeons that are a members of the American Society of Plastic Surgery. These two qualifications are important in determining that your surgeon is qualified in liposuction. Since they are a national chain, the surgeon you get is fairly random as is the surgeon's skill. It is always advisable to obtain multiple consultations prior to deciding on a surgeon.

Michele A. Shermak, MD · Answer

Hello! I do not know the Sono Bello practice or whom they employ, but I do know marketing for cosmetic surgery. Hearing and acting on the loudest marketing message you see/hear is not the most prudent way to choose a plastic surgeon or plastic surgery location. You should find a board certified surgeon and one that you trust - there is a list at plasticsurgery.org. I would encourage you to make 2 or 3 appointments to figure out a surgeon with whom you are comfortable. Check out their websites to see patient photos.

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD · Answer

At Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery we pride ourselves on staying abreast of changes in our industry, one of those changes that seems to be becoming more and more prevalent are large surgical corporations like Bosley, Lifestyle Lift, and Clear Choice Dental. The most recent of this type of practice to make its way to the Houston market is Sono Bello. The unfortunate reality in all of these types of establishments is that at the end of the day you really do get what you pay for. Generally these types of institutions seek out physicians whose practices are in financial trouble or from another specialty altogether, to be able to entice them to come and work inside of their model without demanding to much of the surgeons fee. The single best thing to look for when looking for a plastic surgeon is experience and the best way to fact check your doctor is to take some time really going over the before and after photos because the reality is the only way to put thousands of before and after photos in your gallery is to physically deliver the cases and have the experience necessary to perform the operations.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Best to see a surgeon who has a broad-based background of training in liposuction and plastic surgery.  This helps to optimize results while providing most patients with reassurance about their procedure.

Sean Doherty, MD, FACS · Answer

SonoBello is a facility that performs liposuction. Their techniques are no different nor any better than anyone else. Liposuction is an excellent procedure. It is not excellent if a patient's expectations do not meet the appropriate expectations of the procedure. In my opinion, Board Certified Plastic Surgeons should perform liposuction. The certifying board should be the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). Patients should not feel pressured or enticed to undergo an elective surgical procedure, Some aesthetic or not. Some patients should not have surgery. I recommend you see a board certified plastic surgeon who can examine you and discuss you best and safest options. This should not be done by a sales or marketing professional. All the best

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

Over the years I have seen a steady stream of dissatisfied patients that had their liposuction done at one of the Sono Bello sites. I would not be able to recommend them. There is a reason for the large number of bad reviews. They offer a low price and you definitely get your money's worth.

Is sono bello lipo safe and effective?

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