For years, Stephanie was unhappy with her body. She struggled with layers of stubborn fat around her belly and waist that diminished her self-esteem.  

She was discouraged when she looked in a mirror and was embarrassed to take her clothes off to swim or work out. She just didn’t feel like herself. The physical appearance that she presented to the outside world didn’t match the radiant personality that she held inside. So, she decided to take steps towards looking and feeling more confident. 

Beginning her self-improvement journey. 

As a professional housekeeper, Stephanie lived an active lifestyle and was on her feet for a good portion of the day. Her busy schedule kept her from dedicating too much time to a gym routine, but there were still things that she could do to burn off weight.  

She began by improving her diet and being more disciplined about what and when she ate. This had a positive impact on her body image, but she still struggled to eliminate the fat deposits on her abdomen. Her lower belly and pelvis region remained an especially tricky problem area for her.  

Over the years, she had considered liposuction on and off but never settled on a provider that she liked. Then, after doing some more serious research, she felt encouraged by what we at Sono Bello had to offer, so she scheduled a consultation with our patient education team.  

Why Sono Bello? 

After a candid conversation with our support staff, Stephanie felt that Sono Bello was the best option to help meet her goals. After seeing what other women like her had accomplished with Sono Bello, she knew that she wanted the same for herself.  

The quality of the results that she could expect and the minimally invasive nature of the surgery were the two most important factors swaying her decision. With all of the requirements met, she decided to book an appointment to have liposuction surgery at our Fort Lauderdale, FL office a couple of weeks later. 

About her surgery  

Stephanie’s main concerns were excess stomach fat and skin. When discussing options with her surgeon, Stephanie decided to get AbEX coupled with waist, back, and bra roll TriSculpt. This tummy tuck alternative would give Stephanie the option of removing as much fat as possible from her mid-section and leave her with a flat, smooth stomach.  

Life after lipo 

Stephanie is fully recovered and says, “I haven’t been this happy in so long.” She doesn’t just feel like herself again; she feels like a whole new person. 

Stephanie’s friends and family noticed her progress immediately and were thoroughly impressed. She says they continue to compliment and encourage her as she continues her health and wellness journey.  Not only have her closest friends noticed her progress, but Stephanie says that when she’s out in public, she still gets complimented and noticed more than ever before.  

Living in southern Florida, Stephanie can’t wait to confidently wear a bathing suit at the beach.  

 For anyone considering having a liposuction procedure, Stephanie’s advice is, “Go for it. You won’t regret it ever. This is the best procedure, and it will truly change your life for the best.” 

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“All my life, I’ve been big,” said Denise, a Sono Bello patient from Portland, OR. She hit her heaviest back in 2006 when she weighed around 250 pounds. This was a major turning point for Denise and from that moment on, she resolved to begin taking her fitness more seriously. 

Beginning her self improvement journey

Between 2006 and 2008, owing to a diligent workout routine and a strict diet, she was able to burn off 100 pounds. She got down to a “happy 150” which is a perfectly healthy weight for someone her height. 

Satisfied with her progress, she managed to stay committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She was able to keep the weight off and even began to enjoy her new fitness regimen. 

Then, around 2015, she says, “Menopause began in earnest.” 

She started noticing small increases in her weight, and in response, she worked out even harder… but this didn’t make much difference. Her body was working against her. The incremental weight gain continued despite her best efforts. 

“First, I crept up to a size 14, then 16, and by 2018, I was shopping exclusively in the plus-size departments.” 

Despite this, she continued to exercise every day. Denise refused to give up, even though she knew it wouldn’t result in weight loss. The fact that she was doing her body good was encouraging enough to stick with it.  

Why Sono Bello?

In early 2020, she started thinking seriously about going to Sono Bello. “I initially thought I would put it off until after retirement in December 2023. Since remote work had begun in March due to COVID-19, I decided I was in a perfect position to try one more year of working out before further entertaining the idea of liposuction.”  

Remote work offered her an opportunity to exercise at home. This was more convenient than going to the gym and easier to fit into her schedule since her day no longer entailed two hours of commuting. “So, I did another year of regimented fitness… with no weight loss.”  

One year and two months later, Denise finally changed her mind about postponing her Sono Bello operation until after retirement. She was tired of working out with no tangible results and, as she so perfectly put it, “There’s no time like the present, and why not go for what I truly want?” 

About the surgery

In June, she had her first appointment at the Portland center. Denise says the Sono Bello support team was “helpful and explained everything Sono Bello could do for me, including available financing options.”  

In July she was finally ready to begin her journey towards a better body. She had her pre-op appointment on August 31st and says, “I will never forget it; I weighed in at 207. At that moment, I decided that this procedure would prompt a change in me. From that day forward, I decided to change how I ate: I cut way back on carbs, increased fruits, and vegetables, and became meticulous about how I consumed food.” 

Before she even entered the operating room, she had already begun her transformation. She was totally committed – as she had been for the past decade – to self-improvement. By the day of her procedure, she was already down 10 pounds. Her Sono Bello journey was well underway. Denise had bought into the process and was reaping the rewards. 

Her procedures were scheduled to be staggered with the first one on August 24th, and the second on October 5th. The first procedure involved upper and lower abs, and the second was for her waist and bra roll.  

The road to recovery

She continued cutting carbs and exercising consistently (except the first two weeks after the procedures, as directed). As a result, she continued to lose weight. Denise stayed true to the recovery program and followed the surgeon’s instructions to the letter, including sleeping in the compression garment.   

Life after lipo

That brings us to the present day. Denise is now at 164 pounds and says that she is “down at least three sizes from the summer.” Her clothes have become so baggy that she spent last weekend trying to shrink them all in the dryer! What she couldn’t shrink, she took to re-sale and made some decent holiday money in the process! Way to go, Denise! Always seeing opportunities rather than obstacles. 

With her recovery process almost over, Denise says, “I feel so good about myself. It’s like I got my pre-menopause body back. My husband loves it too and has noticed a change in my confidence and how I carry myself.” 

Her treatment at Sono Bello prompted this transformation, but her dedication and discipline are what will make it a lasting success. 

“Now I will go into retirement, being my best self.” 

If you were inspired by Denise’s story, we encourage you to begin your own Sono Bello transformation by scheduling a free consultation at your earliest convenience. It’s your life; live it beautifully. 

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Sherry is a nurse practitioner and a mother of three children. So, her day is filled with helping other people achieve health and happiness. And as is often the case with selfless people, she sometimes struggled to find time to take care of herself. She worked out as often as she could, even enlisting the help of a personal trainer, and she maintained a healthy diet. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t burn off the layer of stubborn fat on her abdomen. Sherry could lose weight easily enough, but her belly remained a problem area. It just wouldn’t slim down. “I worked out for years and couldn’t lose the abdomen fat. I had a personal trainer, dieted, and used sweat belts. I could lose weight, but not the fat on my abdomen.”

Sherry’s physical battle against stubborn fat was also impacting her mentally. She says, “I was getting depressed and was not happy with how I looked.” Feeling discouraged only made it harder to work out, and her lack of confidence made everyday life less enjoyable. Finally, she decided that it was time to explore other options. As she puts it, “I wanted to gain my confidence back.” That’s when she contacted her local Sono Bello office in Atlanta, GA, and scheduled a consultation with our team to figure out the best treatment options for her. Encouraged by the conversation, she scheduled an appointment to have liposuction surgery on her upper and lower abdomen as well as her waist and bra line.

Sherry is now almost four months post-op and she’s looking amazing! She lost 10 pounds and was able to slim down her waist by 6 inches. Since her surgery, Sherry says, “My confidence has skyrocketed! I love how I look in my jeans and my husband does too!”

She’s wearing items of clothing that she would never have considered before like bikinis and lingerie. Her self-esteem is back and stronger than ever. And, in addition to looking better, Sherry is also feeling much better mentally. She says, “I’m learning how to truly love myself.” That’s a beautiful sentiment and we’re happy to have played a part in getting her to a healthier headspace.

For anyone considering having liposuction surgery, Sherry encourages them to, “Know your body, because everybody heals differently.” As far as the recovery process goes, Sherry says, “Stay hydrated, wear your compression garments, avoid sodium, eat healthily, and MOVE!” These are all great pieces of advice. Your surgery is an important step in your transformation, but your recovery process is what ensures great results in the long run. If you take care of yourself and stick to the program, as Sherry says, “It works!”

If this story resonated with you and made you feel like taking control of your health and happiness, we encourage you to schedule a free consultation at your nearest Sono Bello location. It’s your life; live it beautifully.

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Cassandra began seriously considering liposuction surgery shortly after giving birth to her daughter in 2018, but her struggles with weight loss and body image began long before she became a mother. People would make comments about her figure throughout her life – often not realizing the effect their words were having – which made her feel self-conscious and uncomfortable in her skin. In response to these comments, Cassandra resolved to slim down. She tried everything she could to burn the fat off. But no matter how often she went to the gym, or strictly she stuck to a diet, she couldn’t seem to shed that stubborn layer of excess fat around her abdomen. Despite being a rewarding and joyous experience, giving birth to a child only made it more difficult for Cassandra to achieve the body she wanted. So, having exhausted all of her other options, she finally accepted that professional help was needed if she was going to reach her physical goals.  

She scheduled a free consultation with the Sono Bello team in Bellevue, WA, and decided to move forward with the surgery. She wanted a minimally invasive procedure that would not only remove the unwanted fat from her abdominal area but would also smooth out her tummy skin for flatter and more natural-looking results. Based on these criteria, we recommended that she undergo our AbEX procedure that combines micro-laser liposuction fat removal and excess skin removal from the full abdomen to achieve tummy tuck-like results without having to endure general anesthetic and the heavy down-time.

She is now several weeks post-op, and, based on her results, she says that she “couldn’t be happier” with her decision to get the AbEX surgery. She says that she hasn’t looked this good or weighed this little since giving birth to her daughter, and she finally feels like she’s on track to achieving her ideal body.  
After her surgery, Cassandra told us, “This is the best decision I’ve EVER made! My self-confidence has skyrocketed. People can’t believe how good I look, and I can finally do activities with my daughter without having back pain!” We couldn’t be happier for her. Not only does she look fantastic, but she feels more confident, capable, and optimistic after her operation.  

The most surprising and unexpected part of the whole experience for Cassandra was how good she felt after the procedure and how quickly she recovered. She claims that she came out of the operating room and instantly felt like a new woman. Being a single, working mother, it was important for her to recover as quickly as possible so she could return to her busy life. 

Cassandra can’t wait to show off her new body and plans to go swimming in a two-piece bathing suit as soon as possible, something that she didn’t feel comfortable doing before. And to any women like her who are considering liposuction, Cassandra’s only advice is “Do it!” Whether you’re struggling to reclaim your old body after having children or are simply feeling down about your weight, liposuction is a great way to kickstart your journey towards self-improvement by permanently removing stubborn fat cells from your body. If you’re interested in taking the first step towards your own Sono Bello transformation, we invite you to schedule a free consultation at your earliest convenience. When it comes to your health and happiness, you deserve the best.  

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For Tanya, a 40-year-old woman from Denver, the decision to get liposuction surgery came from a desire to improve her self-image and overall quality of life. She wanted to look in the mirror and feel good about the person she saw in the reflection. She wanted to be able to go to the pool, the beach, or the gym without feeling uncomfortable and embarrassed about the size and shape of her body. Especially during these hot summer months when going outside in a bathing suit or a tank top is almost a necessity.

Back in early spring, Tanya came across some Sono Bello reviews online and was impressed by the results that these patients were able to achieve. She had been considering liposuction for a few years, and these real testimonials were what finally convinced her to book an appointment to have her back, sides, arms, and belly done. During the surgery, Tanya says that she was surprised that she was awake during the whole thing. This is a common reaction that patients express after their procedure. They assumed that it would be much more intense and traumatic than it was. The truth is liposuction is a very minimally invasive procedure. Advancements in medical technology have made removing fat easier and more precise than ever. Therefore, heavy anesthesia is not necessary. That said, we do everything we can to help calm down patients who may have anxiety about being awake during surgery. Fortunately, Tanya’s experience in the operating room was a positive one.

She is now three months post-op and is proud to report that her summer is going exactly how she hoped it would! She’s going to the gym several times a week, spending time with friends and family outdoors, and yes, she looks fantastic in a bathing suit. Since her procedure at our Denver location, Tanya has lost 22 pounds (and counting) and is down 6 sizes from before the surgery. She says that she is feeling “much happier and more confident” now that she can wear medium and large shirts rather than a 2XL.

Even though she did it for herself, the reaction from her peers and loved ones to her new body has been exclusively supportive. Everyone says that she looks “awesome,” and we wholeheartedly agree.

If any part of Tanya’s story resonated with you, we highly encourage you to reach out to our team and schedule a free consultation at your earliest convenience. It’s your life, live it beautifully.

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As a mother of three in her thirties, Erica has to work much harder than most in order to stay in shape. Between caring for her young kids, focusing on her career, and maintaining a social life, finding time to exercise and diet is almost impossible. 

She did give it her best effort, though. After her most recent pregnancy, Erica says “I tried everything I could think of diet-wise, and nothing worked.” This is not uncommon. There are so many factors that determine how the human body metabolizes food. Your digestive system is such a complex and unique maze of hormones and enzymes, there’s no guarantee that a certain diet will work for you. Erica needed to find another solution to eliminate her stubborn body fat.  

Around this time, Erica saw a TV advertisement for Sono Bello, and according to her, this is the day that “changed her life.” After a brief consultation, Erica booked an appointment to have her upper/lower abs, hips, back, and arms done. She also had her excess skin removed via our AbEX micro-sculpting procedure.  

The surgery went perfectly, and Erica says that she was “very surprised that my procedure went so well even while being awake. I was so surprised at how comfortable I was. It was just a great experience with no complications.” 

Since the day of her procedure, Erica says that her confidence and self-esteem have never been higher. “I feel amazing, I get up and look in the mirror, and I’m like wow my dream finally came true, all that stubborn fat I could never get rid of no matter how hard I tried is gone. This has been the best decision I’ve ever made.”   

Erica’s friends and family have been incredibly supportive of her throughout her Sono Bello journey, and they couldn’t be happier for her now that she’s on the other side of the process and is living her life to the fullest. Erica says that her friends were aware of her daily struggles with her self-image, so now that she’s feeling confident and beautiful, they are all relieved and excited for her. 

Since Erica is fully recovered in time for summer, she says that she’s looking forward to finally being able to wear a bikini. Before her surgery, she wouldn’t have felt comfortable wearing something so revealing, but now, she can’t wait to show off her new body! 

For people considering getting liposuction surgery, Erica says, “If you’re looking to make a healthy change in your life, I recommend Sono Bello. The nurses and the Doctor are amazing. All the office staff members are very nice and helpful. The only regret I have is not doing it sooner!”  

If you related to Erica’s story and are interested in beginning your own Sono Bello transformation, click the button below to schedule your free consultation. When it comes to your health and happiness, you deserve the best. 

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As with most medical professionals, 2020 was a crazy year for Angela. As a full-time nurse and mom, she spent so much of her day caring for other people, she didn’t have time to take care of herself.  

Even before the pandemic, fluctuating weight gain was something that Angela had been battling. She would shed pounds through diet and exercise only to have it come right back as soon as she lost focus.  

Generally speaking, gaining weight is much easier than losing it for most people. But for some, weight gain happens much more quickly and visibly. They can do all of the right things, but as soon as they take their foot off the gas, all of their hard-won progress evaporates.   

For Angela, the stress of being an essential worker and a mother during a global health crisis only amplified her weight fluctuation. So, when 2021 rolled around, Angela resolved to finally invest in her own wellbeing. She decided to get Sono Bello liposuction surgery.   

Angela was impressed with the results that she saw Sono Bello patients achieving on social media and TV. She was also comforted by our realistic and transparent approach to liposuction. The surgery is not a magical weight loss solution. It’s about removing fat cells and smoothing out loose skin. We put patients in a position to live healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving the shape of their bodies. Their weight is just one factor among many in this process. 

Liposuction is an important step in a person’s self-improvement journey. But it’s not the whole journey. As a medical professional herself, Angela appreciated this grounded, honest messaging. 

When the day of Angela’s liposuction consultation arrived, she was, admittedly, a bit nervous. She was feeling self-conscious about her body at the time, and she wasn’t sure what to expect.  

However, when she finally met with our team in Austin, Texas, she says that she felt comforted and relieved. “The surgeon really helped me and made me feel like I was being taken care of rather than pressured or sold to. The team was personable and honest. They helped me understand my options, both for the surgery and how to pay for it.”  

The original date that Angela had scheduled for her liposuction procedure was February 10th, 2021, but she actually ended up going in early when an open spot became available. She says that she felt mentally and physically prepared. Angela had her upper and lower abs done as well as her waist.  

Angela is now several months post-op and says that Sono Bello has had an overwhelmingly positive impact on her life “I FEEL LIKE I GOT MY SEXY BACK!” She exclaimed proudly.  

“Overall, I’m a lot more confident. I get my hair and nails done. I actually have fun shopping for clothes. Before Sono Bello, I would just wear yoga pants and a t–shirt. Now, I like to get dressed up.”  

When she’s not getting dressed up, Angela and her newly transformed body have been weightlifting, kayaking, and paddleboarding with her husband. Before her operation, Angela would avoid bathing suites at all costs. Now, she’s bought several of them and is planning a beach vacation to Florida with her husband.  

The reaction from her family and friends to her liposuction has been nothing but encouraging. Angela’s three daughters and husband have been especially happy for her. This support from her family means a lot to Angela. She says, “I feel pretty again. I feel confident and energetic. I’m a happier mom and a better wife. The operation has helped me inside and out.”  

The reaction from Angela’s co-workers and acquaintances has been mostly shocked. They can’t believe how great she looks. This, obviously, is something that we love to hear.  

Angela’s advice to anyone considering liposuction surgery is, “Absolutely do it. Call today and request a consultation. Just having the conversation couldn’t hurt. You don’t know what good is going to come out of it. It could be the start of a new journey.”  

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“You only have one life to live and the world has so much beauty to offer. You owe it to yourself to change something that makes you unhappy.”

The moment Brooke decided to change her life was the moment she, “… got winded trying to sing my favorite song”. Her transition started with a new workout regimen 6 days a week, plus a completely new healthy diet. Even with all that, she still wasn’t seeing the results she wanted and instead it left her feeling constantly tired and hungry.

From working at Sono Bello Scottsdale, she knew that everyone had stubborn areas and she was ready to get rid of hers. With the help of Sono Bello, Brooke decided to have micro-laser liposuction on her upper and lower waist, as well as AbEX. Brooke had two separate lipo procedures done over the course of two years to get to where she is today! Sono Bello’s AbEX procedure is similar to a mini tummy tuck and includes both micro-laser lipo fat removal and the post-procedure excess skin removal — providing a beautiful, toned, and sculpted result.

As an employee, Brooke knows firsthand how much expertise and experience the Sono Bello surgeons and clinical teams offer. She wanted to have a life-changing experience like she had seen other patients have. “From the front staff to the clinical staff, each employee cares about the patient and their health.”

Immediately following her procedure, Brooke felt a little sore (similar to being sore from exercise). Her soreness lasted for about a week, but she started to see a change in her body right away. After that week, she was able to fit into her dream outfit and soon wore a two-piece bikini on vacation.

Post-procedure, Brooke saw herself and her lifestyle completely change. She no longer dreads social outings with friends and loved ones, instead, she now welcomes them because she doesn’t have to worry about taking pictures or what she’ll wear. “I don’t hate myself anymore and the best part has been learning to love myself again.”

Brooke now finally feels like herself and can go on with her life with confidence because her body isn’t holding her back anymore!

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