Sono Bello Medical Malpractice Injuries in Florida

Sono Bello: What You Need to Know Before Becoming a Patient

Sono Bello is a nationwide network of cosmetic surgery facilities, with branches in Florida, including Jacksonville, Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and West Palm Beach that specializes in laser liposuction and body contouring treatments. They provide tailored procedures to eliminate persistent fat and target areas such as the abdomen, arms, legs, and chin utilizing micro-laser technology.  The organization emphasizes its team of board-certified surgeons are experts in these procedures. They provide complimentary consultations to discuss individualized treatment strategies.

As a nationwide cosmetic surgery chain, they are facing numerous medical malpractice and negligence lawsuits initiated by patients throughout the United States. These lawsuits assert a variety of serious claims, including disfiguring injuries, life-threatening infections (such as sepsis), and at least 12 wrongful deaths over the last seven years.

Problems Plastic Surgery Patients Are Having with Sono Bello

Common allegations in lawsuits filed against Sono Bello involve inadequate doctor training. Patients assert that the chain employs doctors with insufficient or unaccredited training in cosmetic surgery. One particular case highlighted a surgeon who was originally an OB-GYN and had only completed a six to seven-week internal ‘fellowship’ with another Sono Bello physician, rather than training under a board-certified plastic or cosmetic surgeon.

The most common procedures involved in these types of medical malpractice lawsuits are:

• Liposuction
• Tummy Tuck Alternatives (such as AbEX, an excess skin removal procedure that is not a true substitute for a tummy tuck)
• Skin Removal Surgery (often post-weight loss)
• “Mommy Makeovers”
• Body Contouring and Fat Reduction Treatments.

Many existing lawsuits allege that doctors exhibited negligence during surgical procedures, resulting in complications. Patients have also accused the medical staff at Sono Bello of not recognizing and adequately addressing early indicators of severe surgical complications, such as serious infections. Specific instances include performing surgeries where excessive fat was removed, surpassing state regulations, and failing to halt the procedure despite the patient’s evident pain. Other allegations include failure to monitor patients properly during surgery, leading to excessive blood loss, severe infections, nerve damage, permanent scarring or disfigurement and in some cases, wrongful death.

Lawsuits also refer to the employment of aggressive sales representatives who downplay safety risks, overstating the safety and effectiveness of its procedures and coerce patients into consenting to procedures. Inadequately informed patients allege they were not properly informed of the risks, alternatives, or recovery expectations. Patient consent forms were reportedly vague or misleading, violating informed consent laws.

Marketing materials allegedly implied permanent fat removal and ideal body reshaping, which plaintiffs say were misleading or false.  These high-pressure sales tactics have led to patients being selected for surgical procedures without adequate medical screening. The use of Unfair Business Practices using high-pressure sales tactics was used to push patients into financing plans without full disclosure of terms. Some patients incurred high-interest debt for procedures they later regretted. Additionally, some plaintiffs have contended that Sono Bello’s marketing led them to believe they would be treated by board-certified plastic surgeons, which they claim was not consistently true.

It has been reported that some surgeons at Sono Bello do not possess local hospital privileges, which can hinder emergency transfers if complications arise during surgery. Numerous individual surgical cases have been resolved under confidential agreements. Sono Bello consistently refutes allegations of negligence in its court documents, asserting that its physicians are either board-certified or board-eligible and have received extensive training, and that infections are an inherent risk associated with surgical procedures. The use of an undertrained or unqualified surgeon such as that of Erin Schaeffer in Jacksonville, Florida, allege that procedures were performed by doctors not qualified in cosmetic surgery, resulting in severe pain and long-term injury. Another case involved a patient who died from complications after surgery, allegedly due to poor post-operative care.

Why Select Chris Shakib to Represent Your Interests

As an accomplished Medical Malpractice Attorney, who is a Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Chris focuses on Plastic Surgery Injuries and has over 25 years of experience handling medical malpractice and personal injury cases.

If you have been injured at a Sono Bello facility because of a negligent plastic or cosmetic surgeon, hiring a knowledgeable and skilled attorney like Chris is crucial to achieve a successful medical malpractice claim’s outcome. These types of lawsuits are very complex, especially when you are dealing with a corporate medical entity like Sono Bello. Hiring the right legal expertise enhances your chances of receiving just compensation for your current and future medical expenses, any lost wages, and emotional distress you may have endured. These financial settlements and awards can play a significant role in your physical recovery as well. However, there are no guaranteed case outcomes.

Chris Shakib, and his experienced legal team recognize the physical and emotional toll that a medical doctor or practitioner can impose on both the victim of this medical malpractice and their families. Suffering a botched medical procedure at the hands of a trusted physician is a distressing experience no one should ever face.

We work diligently to ensure that our injured clients’ voices are heard.  By holding companies like Sono Bello accountable, we aim not only to recover compensation for our clients but also promote a higher standard of care companies like Sono Bello should deliver. If you or a loved one has suffered at the hands of a negligent plastic surgeon, do not hesitate to seek our legal support. Your well-being and future may depend on it.

Chris can help you determine the potential compensation you may be entitled to for your injuries and legally guide you on the most effective legal path to ensure you are fairly compensated. Give us a call at 855-223-3628 for a free legal consultation. Visit our website at ThePlasticSurgeryLawyer.com for a full description of our services.