I am so upset with myself for letting this happen but for some stupid reasons I really trusted in the commercials. The ridges and cliffs are so deep and many that even after this last procedure I've been advised that I'll require another just to get my legs and arms back to a more natural contour. /Parent 4 0 R Let's begin the Consumer Protection Report Today, Call me and I will add you to the form. I wish I still had the pooch now. The procedure was excruciating, so I knew I could not GO BACK AGAIN and go through it all over. are there any comments from clients who received Lift from the Tampa Sonobello location recently? >> This comment was posted by a verified customer. Definitely butchers with poor skills. I begged him to slow down the machine. Stay away from additional disfiguring problem. 34 0 obj I did not meet the surgeon until the day of surgery. I'll be calling you today. << << What can I do? No ones above the law than no more excuses for anyone. Then they were running behind schedule because the girl before me was having a bad reaction to the drugs. I met with a Dr Lauren Crawford. I am so disgusted and want my monies back! /Resources 78 0 R /dotlessi /lslash /oe /scaron /zcaron 160 /Euro 164 /currency 166 /Parent 12 0 R I too had a horrible experience. Nicole Wildenhain paid Sono Bello almost $10,000 in Neither of us have noticed any significant change in our appearance, either. /Type /Page I tried getting lymphatic massages to avail. She said I had to do 3 areas for that but I have 3 areas I could have done so that wasn't a problem. /Resources 58 0 R They don't want to return any money. /Type /Font >> I was terminated for speaking up against what is happening to patients. 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. 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. The evidence was their documentation explains they never provided the bank my private information because they wasnt authorized. Very helpful and informative. The cost to fix his errors will cost me roughly $15, 000 to $20, 000 dollars. and im SURE there is a lawyer/lawyers out there willing to do this for payment after lawsuit. I never trust free standing surgicenters. Dont even get me started on the pain! I'm very serious about joining you in this lawsuit. xSn0W5[S*H "@(6iUqf(!(J, Esteppe v. Body Sculpt International, LLC et al - 1:16-cv-04407-AT. /Annots [] It is your life! >> 25 0 obj I asked her if I should go to another surgeon? Please call me my name is Cherry [protected] or email me at jdan11@icloud.com. >> I have contacted a few lawyers and was told that it wasn't enough to win a lawsuit. Have you had any luck with the lawyers? 18 0 obj >> I went to the BBB site, an no one has complained - please make a formal complaint. Please enter valid email address to continue. 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. Because Erickson failed to mention that he had once worked for the Atkins Corporation, his application was rejected. If they keep pressuring you when you state you want time to think about it, it usually means they have something to hide, like you finding out online their services are not as good as advertised. /PageMode /UseNone Sono Bello issued her a new check this week. Please DO NOT add attachments that contain your or other peoples personal information, if you dont want it to be visible to the public. /Type /Page TY. and that I did not have enough fat or extra skin where a tummy tuck was an option. >> 22 0 obj /AA 6 0 R 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. My right side of my chest was larger and Knots were forming. I TRY DAILY NOW. I asked why then did Bailey say that if I could pinch it ya'll could suck it out and why did Dr Pittman agree? He rushed through and just made a mess. Instead of simply collecting money as a result of the suit, however, he insists that his troubles began much before he ever had an encounter with the companys employees. I used to exercise like a maniac and diet too. First I was offered some free Venus treatments, but also "sold" on $1000 more in treatments to reduce the lumping and wrinkly skin. The nurses and Dr Pittman were great. I made an appointment with Dr, Pittman she said she would meet with me. I told the Dr I was unhappy with results 3 times! When I complained they told me the doctor who did the surgery was no longer with them and that they would not be able to fix the problem. Don't be a lazy [censor]! I was shocked and said to her, "this is unbearable, I can feel burning and sharp stabbing". When I got there they told me she wouldn't meet with me. This discovery would prove to be very helpful in the overall effort to save the Sonobello Class Action Lawsuit. Totally rude office manager. Her reply was, "you're suppose to feel pain". I spent $8000. I've seen one complaint at the BBB site, please go complain and let other know. Dometic Corp., a lawsuit filed over allegedly defective RV fridges, a judge found that although the classall persons who purchased in selected states certain models of Dometic refrigerators that were built since 1997was clear, it would be difficult to identify the people who actually owned the fridges. I feel almost deformed because I didn't get the results I was promised.i am embarrassed that I paid so much for the procedure.i thought So o Bello was legit!. Class Action Lawsuit Sono Bello. Esteppe v. Body Sculpt International, LLC et al - 1:16-cv-04407-AT /Contents [75 0 R 76 0 R 77 0 R] endobj February this year. endobj I was going to have the face lift. They are completely insane and should be shut down. << Either way you should definitely file complaints with the BBB, the AMA, and your states Attorney General. Sono Bello agreed to cover the costs of correcting the botched surgery but has thus far not paid anything. << He didnt get as much fat out as needed, because they couldnt provide pain management? I think if you contact the correct person and give them a chance you will feel differently as I do. I was going to have the face lift. And my shelf on my lower abs was still there. /Length 382 I had a low BMI I met with Dr Pittman- Waller. /Parent 13 0 R . Anyone that wants to do a class action or has advice please email me at twp41762@gmail.com. /Annots [] May 2, 2022 Apple Watch Screen Defect Class Action Lawsuit Consumers are complaining that their Apple Watch, which retails for approximately $400 to $1,400, Staff Jul 8, 2021 Disability Insurance Class Action Disability benefits make it possible to live a normal life after a traumatic accident. Dr. DeRouin ruined my stomach. I am a former nurse of Sono Bello. I went in for the last appointment only to find out that the office gal had already canceled my surgery and refunded my money. My email is kycxpx@yahoo.com my belly looks NON-HUMAN! /Annots [] He just kept working and singing to the radio like he was enjoying conflicting pain on me. I cannot remove my post but I would like to retract my statement that I would sue them, because they were more than cordial in dealing with me, and a law suit was not required and need not even be threatened.. I went to the Sacramento office in January. It is not enough to simply put together a compelling litigation brief, nor is it enough to simply file in an acceptable legal filing form. /Parent 12 0 R Because of this issue, S/he could not proceed with the case. This is where the story starts to get interesting. % SM. He placed the gas mask on my neck but never used it . Also you can go to "people claim.com" and file your complaints and asked to be reimbursed and compensated for your damages and injury. I set up an appointment for January 31, 2014. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] I want to join the class action lawsuit against Sono Bello please my name is Carla Cannon. I asked why they don't have that on the web. This data would have been able to help the employee make a safer safety decision. Completely botched surgery, $ 7,000 down the drain , didnt lose anything, in fact my body isnt even, hopefully I get my money back , bc a revision would kill me , it was very painful, and I felt every bit of pain , and no aftercare help at all , I have an appointment next week, they were nice on the phone to get a consultation with another one if their doctors. At my revision, they hadn't received laundry back and were using lightweight blankets instead of sheets on the beds. She told me I needed to rub those areas and they would go away. Man those complaints are downright scary. << She could answer that. pls band together share numbers, pictures and stories and call the BBB and maybe even a lawyer! << So, I guess I'm very lucky, especially after reading about yours and others problems with sonobello. /Tabs /S endobj I still have scar tissue where the infection was and above it. Classic. He was freaking out at all the blood cause I was cut from hip bone to hip bone. << /Type /Font I cry EVERY day, and my newly wed husband is suffering right along with me. After the swelling went down and I completed the Venus (velashape) treatments my legs only looked worse. They say Fat cells are gone permanently. Your email address will not be published. /Resources 54 0 R I agree. Month check up. After my "procedure" (July 27, 2017) I look SO MUCH WORSE than I EVER did before! This all before I came in for the last Dr visit. Please someone help me also. Terrible pain and suffering. /Count 10 As you can see in the pictures, I may have started a bit heavier, but didn't look like my stomach went through a meat grinder. Does anyone know if there is a class action lawsuit? /Contents [55 0 R 56 0 R 57 0 R] While the attorney was attempting to file the lawsuit, S/he noticed that there were many errors on the application, which greatly affected the case. /StructParents 4 My swelling was not even and it looked like I had more fat on my left side of my abs, right side of my chest was large and the shelf below my belly button was still there. I still had a very smooth look on my stomach that if I couldve lost weight and the stretching wouldve went down, it wouldve looked beautiful search unfortunate that I dont understand why my stomach looks the way it does as if I have mountains in my stomach.!? 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. /Contents [40 0 R 107 0 R 108 0 R] 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. For example, one of the main financial investors in the Blue Man Group had a huge conflict of interest, as well. << Life is easier when you're happy and confident. THEY ARE NOTHING BUT RUDE TO ME AND BRUSH ME OFF EVERY TIME I CALL THEM. /Tabs /S After the procedure Dr. Pittman called to see how I was. WebThis is ClassAction.org's current list of open lawsuits and investigations. The pain was horrific. The correction to the above complaint against Sono Bello s. 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. So If you would like to meet in a public place, I will give you a disc of all the pictures that sono bella took of me( a very nice nurse gave them to me). Then decide if you really want these people performing liposuction on you in an office nonetheless. Submit a complaint and get your issue resolved. After the surgery and a few months passed, it looked terrible and I started asking about revisions. Please let me know what has happened with regard to all of your lawsuit/procedures. I ended up in a total depression over my stupid use of my money only to look awful and ended up gaining 25 lbs because I just gave up. 32 0 obj Sono Bello is awful. I would definitely like to participate in a class action lawsuit against Sonobello if anyone knows of one already filed please share the information or if If you win he gets a good portion it. /brokenbar 168 /dieresis /copyright /ordfeminine 172 /logicalnot /.notdef /registered /macron It showed horizontal lines of dense tissue. >> >> /Contents [63 0 R 64 0 R 65 0 R] (Yes, she cut them out) Now, the areola on my right side is permanently stretched because of the scar on the base of it is much lower than my left side because of less fat in my lower chest. Dear Arizona Did you start a lawsuit? It is okay because damages will be included. I went in for the last appointment only to find out that the office gal had already canceled my surgery and refunded my money. [protected]. He over corrected in some spots and under in others. >> Which made me very upset! endobj I'm sure if their were more people coming forward a suit could be brought up. When I went to get a second opinion from a different doctor at Sonobello he told me that the way I looked was just how my body healed. Then I told her how much I weighed and she never said that each area would now be a lot more than the $1, 249. The ones that will tell you if something is not good for your situation. 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. A lawsuit filed in federal court seeks class action status -- and the inclusion of as many as 2,500 homeowners who signed agreements with certain local solar power companies. I have scar tissue now. I appreciate that you reached out to me, but that ship sailed as far as I see it. My heart goes out to all of you. Biggest regret of my life and Im super embarrassed for not standing up for myself and being more aggressive in saying no to the surgery. I look deformed. U, received it. I told him that I was felling everything and that he was hurting me. >> That is, I went in for a consultation, I received the same "aggressive" sales pitch, and long story short after signing the dotted line and then changing my mind not to go through with the procedure, poof just like that and I'm out "thousands of dollars." Any ideas. endobj /Type /Page I need to know how to proceed with this company too. They told me they needed a letter from my /Type /Metadata It felt like a rake was under my skin ripping me apart. I too am a victim. /Rotate 0 /F1 36 0 R 7 0 obj 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. Stumped her again. She could not answer that. I am so upset and don't know what to do. WE'RE OLD NEWS RO THEM- TRYING TO GET AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DOCTOR HAS BEEN IMPOSSIBLE. I highly recommend other people claiming unfavorable issues do the same. I paid for my tummy, waist, upper & lower thighs, knees, back bra roll. You join by filing a written election to participate in the lawsuit. Even after their own surgeon said he wouldnt do the surgery and marked me as not being a candidate for surgery because I wouldnt achieve the results I wanted Sonobello still refused to refund my money so like a dummy I had the lipo anyways. My email is kimberlee92551@yahoo.com. The Potential Long-Term Effects Of Tylenol Use During Pregnancy On Autism Risk, Class Action Water System Lawsuit Against Denmark, South Carolina, Sterling Jewelers Sued in a Class-Action Lawsuit. 3 0 obj /StructParents 0 endobj /Type /Page Me also. However, when he tried to handle the domain name, he encountered a problem: the registrar for the domain name had blocked it. I had Trisculpt micro laser lipo .on February 17 2021 . UGGGGLY! After reading these comments and com paints I decided I will live with what I got and be thankful! I was swindled out of $11, 000 and now have a lumpy looking abdomen..like I ate a bag of rocks! Read Sono Bello's statement with regard to her death. Plaintiffs alleged that the companys Morning Star Strand Bamboo line /Cour 17 0 R A "class action" lawsuit is one in which a group of people with the same or similar injuries caused by the same product or action sue the defendant as a group. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] /Contents [67 0 R 68 0 R 69 0 R] They also left me with horrible scaring. /StructParents 3 I had lipo on my legs in 2016 in Scottsdale AZ and its ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE. I yelled at Doctor Shideler to stop. But, it should NOT be a sales person making determinations of what is best before even seeing a surgeon. /Font << /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] Everything written here, negative, about Sono Bello is true! WebBlizzard Entertainment#StarCraft privacy lawsuit. I hope to hear from someone but definitely not from another representative of Sonobello. So I put some money down. When I returned to see what they could do about it they had me do some procedure that was supposed to smooth out the lumps and bumps. endobj Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California#History. This would have been a difficult case to litigate because the evidence was crucial to proving the safety decision was both reasonable and safe. Also contact the Attorney General Office in your State where they practice. Oct. 3. /StructParents 2 /StructParents 7 I'm so saddened by all of these posts, truly. endobj Well, I was disfigured by Dr. Valenzuela out of Sono Bello's King of Prussia clinics. If any one here has friends or family that are attorneys, please ask them can they help, But I will be initiating a Consumer Protection Complaint for SonoBello in ATLANTA. /Annots [] By then they were rushing me on the table before the pill kicked in. I too have had a bad Sono Bello experience. Scary when I think about it now. /Rotate 0 I also did not sign papers until after medication. Getting work down by Sonobello was the worst mistake of my life! >> << I can't believe a big company like this does not keep records available for explanation. Anyone have experience with the location in Brookfield WI? My Sonobello experience was horrible. British American Tobacco#Canadian class action lawsuit \. I am 2 months post op and the hips are good but the thighs are still bad and the side is better on one side but the other side I dont even think was touched. He does not recommend going in my right side of my chest for a 3rd time. Especially when the surgeon is performing cosmetic elective procedures that are being paid in full by the patient. I cannot reach this website, https//:sonobelloclassaction.com. /Kids [12 0 R 13 0 R 14 0 R 15 0 R] They took pictures in the beginning and in the end. 28 0 obj I would appreciate to be part of a class action lawsuit. /StructParents 9 Now I have "dog ears" hanging from my hips, and the way the incision to remove the extra skin was closed, the dog ears have little "nipples" hanging from them! I want to be included in the lawsuit. /Rotate 0 /Title (Esteppe v. Body Sculpt International, LLC et al - 1:16-cv-04407-AT) /Contents [79 0 R 80 0 R 81 0 R] | My experience was in Edina, MN really if this is all true, get together and do something! It's been two weeks and I've been blogging about my experinces at lydia78.livejournal.com. How this doctor is allow to do a surgery with the client screaming and crying to the whole procedure because is feeling everything is being done through her body. /Type /Pages Call me. It was a BLOODY nightmare! Is there a Sono Bello class action suit? (CBS) --A woman received her money back from a cosmetic surgery center following a CBS 2 investigation. endobj They made me feel like it was my fault for not having already seen the doctor. I showed her the clump of fat on my left ab, my shelf below my belly button, one flabby breast and the other one with a larger areola and lower. 19 0 obj I was bandaged from my left hip to my right hip. THEY TOLD ME THE DOCTOR WILL ONLY SEE NEW PATIENTS.