/Subtype /Type1 I am working on a lawsuit. It turns out that he decided that he could not do the next 2 areas because he had used so much lidocaine that he could not use more. Just settled my case from "people claim.com.". I lost 30 pounds before deciding on the procedure to firm up my middle, and my middle is still not firmed up. I canceled my consultation this morning. I posted a negative Yelp review and had a rep reach out to me to contact him. WebTo proceed as a class action Rule 23 requires that the district court make the following findings: (1) the number of class members renders it impracticable to join them in the action, (2) the class members' claims share common questions of law or fact, (3) the claims or defenses of the proposed class representatives are typical of those for the How can I join in on this law suit these people will pressure you into getting the surgery and when you back out for wherever reason they feel they need to make you still get the surgery Like come on you;cant make me do anything. The many Venus sessions did nothing. Breadcrumb. pls band together share numbers, pictures and stories and call the BBB and maybe even a lawyer! I paid over $7, 000.00 for this and I feel robbed! He placed the gas mask on my neck but never used it . God forbid, and may you have the strength and wisdom to choose a healthier option. I had a procedure of upper/lower abdomen, waist &skin removal in October 2019, not only am I not smaller but but they did a butcher job & sewed my stomach up lopsided, I would like to participate in class action. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] I owe it to them to tell my story and tell them to see a surgeon that is so good they get their business from word of mouth and other doctors and do not need to mass advertise. Reliable doctors does their surgery in a hospital surgicenters. I was confused because it seem like I still had considerable fat on my chest and abs left. >> I had drank lots more water and was exercising my arms to help them. She told me that if I could pinch it, they could suck it out. I have had similar issues with the Sono Bello in La Jolla. At my revision, they hadn't received laundry back and were using lightweight blankets instead of sheets on the beds. When she went to Wells Fargo in Schaumburg last weekend, she was told that the check might be fake. I was looking to find what kind of lawyer would take this on. No materials from this website may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way. They asked me to post a review for a free Venus package of 8 treatments to help with appearance well right after the surgery my legs looked ok but they didnt tell me it was from the swelling. By then they were rushing me on the table before the pill kicked in. Please DO NOT add attachments that contain your or other peoples personal information, if you dont want it to be visible to the public. We played phone tag a bit but finally got to talk with her. A class-action lawsuit typically ensues when a large percentage of the population qualifies for damages. TRIED TO GET THEM TO HELP ME AND I TOLD THEM I WANTED TO SEE A DOCTOR. /Filter /FlateDecode I would stay away from this place. I was very excited.My arms are very large and so I only wear long sleeved or 3/4 length sleeve clothes. Doctor Shideler (of Sacramento Sonobello) started operating on me before the pain medication took effect. /odieresis /divide /oslash /ugrave /uacute /ucircumflex /udieresis /yacute /thorn /ydieresis] The lady who answered the phone quickly canceled the appointment but didnt give me the chance to ask about my refund. /quotesingle 96 /grave 128 /bullet /dagger /daggerdbl /ellipsis /emdash /endash Esteppe v. Body Sculpt International, LLC et al - 1:16-cv-04407-AT I too am a victim. Getting work down by Sonobello was the worst mistake of my life! << The ones that will tell you if something is not good for your situation. /PDFDocEncoding 16 0 R February this year. Everyone says it looks awful. Scary when I think about it now. I yelled at Doctor Shideler to stop. I never called him back as I am getting the run around. I am upset and feels like I've been taken for granted. Please go make a formal complaint with the BBB site! << Hi, Im 3 months in and still no change at all, and yes I was charged a different amount then what I was told. From my experience BBB is useless. This is not what I was going for even as a heavier woman. Is it still available? Lets get it going ASAP! For more than 15 years we have helped nearly 50000 customers resolve their issues and will never stop striving to ensure further improvements on our platform for a better communication between companies and customers. /Type /Page As I understood it sonobello is the one who is not honoring the contract. Peers at work would stop me to see what was wrong with my chest. BIRDEYE FOR BUSINESSES This profile is powered by Birdeye. It pays off if you think you'll continue on the products. I feel your pain. I had to stop during the procedure because of the pain and was told I couldnt get my deposit back.. how is it ok for it to be that painful and be told to expect little to no pain.. how is that not false advertising?!?! The only things that would bring me any satisfaction is first to change how you operate. I asked her if I should go to another surgeon? %PDF-1.4 Upon leaving, immediately in my car, I heard the $250 off ad on the radio and called from my car to ask for credit and was told she couldn't do that and would give me two of the Venus treatments at no charge instead. Please enter valid email address to continue. Worse decision in my life to go to SonoBello. I would definitely join lawsuit to swear to god! Classic. So, I guess I'm very lucky, especially after reading about yours and others problems with sonobello. Then the consultant/salesperson shot down all the additional areas I was interested in and told me I should do my waist and my outer thighs because it would make for a better symetrical outcome. I did not meet the surgeon until the day of surgery. Has this happened to anyone else? What do I do? You just don't know if they really are doctors or butchers. Start a class action lawsuit. I was scheduled for a procedure, I did not get the procedure done due to a medical diagnosis Doctors should be seen first and be 100% honest with the patient before a sales rep is even involved. First I was offered some free Venus treatments, but also "sold" on $1000 more in treatments to reduce the lumping and wrinkly skin. You guys are going to kill someone if you haven't already, the farthest thing from safe there is not to mention terrible results. This review was chosen algorithmically as the most valued customer feedback. I scheduled four areas, but after the 2 areas in the abdomen, the doctor put the equipment down and walked away. /S /GoTo Totally rude office manager. Heard people who went to Mexico for plastic surgery to save money and died. /Annots [] Well, I was disfigured by Dr. Valenzuela out of Sono Bello's King of Prussia clinics. The office manager told me that I ws a great candidate and that after the procedure, how skinny I will be.well I still have rolls of fat on my waist/hip area.I pid to hve my hips /waist done as well, and from the looks of it already its clear to me that I will still be fat.I know tht its only five days after the procedure but things rent looking good.i pln on contacting mt lawyer and possibly starting a class ction lawsuit.Money ois hard to come by and I basiclly paid for nothing. I couldn't stop screaming and crying the pain was intense I felt like I was getting cutting alive. >> They to scheduled my pre-op 3 days prior to surgery. They made me feel like it was my fault for not having already seen the doctor. When they gave your money back did they refund you? I gave 5 thousand down back in Feb 2021. WebAttorneys. /Parent 3 0 R Don't be a lazy [censor]! They make me look deformed. Waited till they gave me my drugs and I was all doped up and they brought the doctor in which was not my doctor they change doctors on me! Please contact me if you are willing to speak up for yourself and others. There has to be something we can do to make it known even if no money back maybe we can help others that dont fall in their trap. endobj I told her I was not going thru with the surgery and that I canceled it with amanda when I called in the first time. and use my coupon code: GETUP for a discount. I wore my support garments 20 hours out of the day. When Doctor Alter finished, the nurse leaned over and whispered in my ear NIGHT NIGHT, and that's the last thing I remember until I was standing in my bathroom with a puddle of blood at my feet. Due to medical reasons I have not been able to get the surgery so I called and said I wanted to cancel and they said they will cancel but want to keep 2000 out of the 5000 I gave down. Class Action Lawsuit Sono Bello. It was a BLOODY nightmare! That doesn't even include the mental harm he did. /ArtBox [0 0 612 792] /Rotate 0 and that I did not have enough fat or extra skin where a tummy tuck was an option. I had formed long horizontal dense tissue in my right side of my chest. endobj I was glad they called before I left because I am a 50 minute drive away.So then they didn't have an opening for another 2 weeks. I cry EVERY day, and my newly wed husband is suffering right along with me. Can you tell me how to contact corporate because I cannot for the life of me reach them. I pushed with the Business Manager and she took it up with someone and got me the free revisions. /Contents [40 0 R 97 0 R 98 0 R 99 0 R 100 0 R 101 0 R 102 0 R] >> /ArtBox [0 0 612 792] Very helpful and informative. After the procedure, the cut was there (hip to hip) but no puncture wounds from the lipo. /Contents [51 0 R 52 0 R 53 0 R] /Parent 12 0 R A lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal court accuses several mattress companies of violating federal and state antitrust laws by making false and defamatory statements to government agencies and to the public. >> I suggest you give them the opportunity to do the same for you. << I to cancelled before the surgery and can't get my refund. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] Dr. DeRouin ruined my stomach. 22 0 obj It cost $35 to become a preferred member but you get 25% off of every order. /Title (Esteppe v. Body Sculpt International, LLC et al - 1:16-cv-04407-AT) It is your life! Please let me know what has happened with regard to all of your lawsuit/procedures. I feel like I look deformed. Did anyone take their own before and after photos? I too have had a bad Sono Bello experience. My email is monaabdel@yahoo.com I just cancelled my appt at the Memphis office and the girl said she wasn't to discuss with me whether I would get a refund or not but she would have someone to call me. The nurse didn't remove all my stitches and it got infected and left a very ugly scar. I cant believe I am paying this much for this. Submit a complaint and get your issue resolved. I hope you have enough input to get that changed. I had AB EX on my lower tummy and Lipo on my sides, hips and tummy area. This will surely increase the credibility of your complaint. Sonobello is a scam. I decided to go through with it but it put me into a mental health crisis and now I was canceled by the doctor secondary to my fears. Attached is my number please text me ideas anything I. This has affected every aspect of our life, and I am so embarrassed and ashamed of how I look now. Why couldn't they have done that when I had my first appointment scheduled? endobj We cant wait to help you achieve your goals. Wth! We need our money back! and im SURE there is a lawyer/lawyers out there willing to do this for payment after lawsuit. endobj I can come back for more treatments at 5 for $1, 000.When I said I was getting the results I expected, April said I could have the Liposuction on my arms for $7, 000. It sounds like many of you have a valid lawsuit and should speak to an attorney. Had I seen Dr Volk first and had he been honest, I would have just put that $6000 toward a tummy tuck that year instead of being angry, depressed and disappointed in my decisions all this time. I am also considering a lawsuit! If you are reading this, I beg you to not use Sono Bello! /Tabs /S .Jayde lee. /Rotate 0 /Rotate 0 They sent me a low ball offer that will not cover the liposuction procedures I will be requiring to complete the work. /Rotate 0 My surgeon started operating on me before the medication could start working, . I still have scar tissue where the infection was and above it. I had a low BMI I met with Dr Pittman- Waller. /brokenbar 168 /dieresis /copyright /ordfeminine 172 /logicalnot /.notdef /registered /macron Both my arms and legs were mutilated. I set up an appointment for January 31, 2014. /StructParents 2 This complaint was posted by a verified customer. /Metadata 7 0 R The company left an official comment to this complaint. The manager said they would call me to let me know if I was approved for a new procedure to correct what the first doctor did wrong and they never called. 32 0 obj endobj Sono Bello has received mixed reactions online. I had gained some weight. I walked out of pre-op being told that a refund would take several days. 7 0 obj The pics will show my sides and back are smaller. I'll be calling you today. /Rotate 0 We are joining together to fight back! WebSono Bello agreed to cover the costs of correcting the botched surgery but has thus far not paid anything. When I woke up after the procedure the nurse was trying to put my clothes on. I was going to have the face lift. I would also like to get my money back ! Not to mention that a kindergarden student would have done better than Dr. Whitaker in Atlanta! Sono Bello is awful. /Contents [59 0 R 60 0 R 61 0 R] /Tabs /S As responsible consumers, you are correct in stating, "They need to be stopped". I paid for my tummy, waist, upper & lower thighs, knees, back bra roll. https://www.goherbalife.com/cateobrien endobj /Resources 103 0 R My email is kimberlee92551@yahoo.com. I'll keep you posted. However, I do have 5 emails listed here that I will be contacting today. Have you had any luck with the lawyers? Stay away from this scam! /CropBox [0 0 612 792] In a word, no. When I returned for a follow-up visit, I checked in and waited half an hour after my appointment time, and after asking how much longer it would be, they realized they never called me. Sonos Legacy Products Class Action Lawsuit Investigation As reported by Ars Technica on Jan. 22, 2020: Sonos sunsets several smart speakers software support, /Type /Page Yes. I lost 10, 000 please email me tpettit2006@gmail, Sorry I went for the second time this February because they didnt do a good job in March of last year Im not a happy camper right now so please sign me up for a class action law suit, I agree I had surgery March 2018 and my results left scar tissues and botched On my upper back area with pain around my neck and I most definitely need to take the next steps My email @tinaleague.tc@gmail.com. I didnt want the procedure and now Im out 5k unless I get it done. After four years and now having to pay a surgeon another $9000 to fix what I spent $6000 on already, I'm furious again and decided it is time to start sharing my story - even if using just initials to save some face - and save others in my situation a big chunk of money. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] I have disputed the charge with Care Credit and no resolution - was told by someone in the practice I would receive a refund. We also can push your legitimate claim rate up to 25%, depending on your settlement, with our various strategies to broadcast your message. >> /Outlines 3 0 R All the nurse did was give me a stress ball to squeeze and I ended up throwing it cause I was so mad. They are horrid. The procedure was excruciating, so I knew I could not GO BACK AGAIN and go through it all over. /Resources 70 0 R stream My husband and I both signed up. OK .my dumb butt just had the abdomen liposuction procedure done and I am sick with fear after hearing everyone's complaints ..I always research reviews etc before buying products for my family but didn't do a very good job on this which is crazy. I wont even leave my home, Im too embarrassed , I just had my procedure on the 22nd and I'm feeling like I just gave them 9000 for pain and suffering that I have endured this week alone on my to look the same as I did the da I went in, I'm so sad and would love to join this lawsuit my email is nakisharodarte@gmail.com. /Type /Encoding 8 0 obj /Rotate 0 I love it! /BaseFont /Courier /Differences [24 /breve /caron /circumflex /dotaccent /hungarumlaut /ogonek /ring /tilde 39 I then called back on that next monday, the day after sunday and confirmed my cancelation with amanda and gave her my cc# to refund my card, she assured me there would be no problems. i too went to Sono Bello except in Sacramento I am also a week post op and I'm still swollen and can't tell much of a difference in my "new body" If I don't lose what I was suppost to lose from my abdomen (upper/lower)waist and love handles I am going to consider a law suit as well I totally agree with you guys on the false advertising. It was supposed to be a two hour surgery that lasted closer to 9 hours. I met with my regular doctor, Dr Geyer. /Type /Pages 31 0 obj 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. People you need to do your own research and investigation before you will have somebody do invasive procedures on you. Being half sedated, I remember thinking, if she stops now, what will my body look like? It will prompt the state lawmakers to look into this and probably closed the Business and report those violators and have their license revoked. I'm having the same problem here in Dallas Texas. Im in Atlanta also and spent almost 13, 000 and please contact me twp41762@gmail.com. << Call me. I cannot get my money back! Address. In a statement, Sono Bello said, "This was our error and we've apologized to her for the inconvenience. This all before I came in for the last Dr visit. I recall very clearly the nurse asking him if he needed it. Plus, instead of the deal of 2, 299.00, they charged me 4, 000.00. https://sonobelloclassaction.com/ Please help! << ComplaintsBoard.com is a leading complaint resolution website on the Internet. >> << I'm now on my 2nd revision surgery. ONE DIFFERENCE, WHEN THEY HAD ME SIGN MY PAPERWORK THEY WAITED UNTIL THEY HAD ME ALL DOPED UP ON THEIR MEDS RIGHT BEFORE MY PROCEDURE TO HAVE ME SIGN THE PAPER WORK- I DIDN'T EVEN REMEMBER THIS UNTIL A FEW DAYS AFTER THE SURGERY..lol.. UNBELIEVABLE-- AFTE THE SURGERY THERE HAS BEEN NO DIFFERENCE WHAT SO EVER, NONE- THEY ARE ONLY CONCERNED WITH THEIR NEW PATIENTS. The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customers satisfaction. So please contact me if there is any chance for a law suit. Meaning, did they give you a check or did they deposit the money back to your account? Stay away from additional disfiguring problem. /Parent 12 0 R /Type /Page My thighs look horrible, huge indentions as if they removed a huge chunk from the back of my legs. I'm so saddened by all of these posts, truly. She could not answer that. When she asked Sono Bello for her money back, the company gave her a check the bank would not cash. However, it's difficult to correct liposuction as bad as that which was performed on me. We keep you informed about ongoing and potential lawsuits so that you can hold companies accountable for negligence. I wish you the best of luck. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] They told me they needed a letter from my Dr based on my excuse. Sono Bello reviews & complaints 192 complaints 16 resolved 176 unresolved File a complaint Table of contents Claim listing Follow Share Complaints A friend went to Tijuana for nose job and died. 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