RealSelf has responded to my review with false information. I never created multiple profiles and post multiple reviews for the same doctor. That is a brazen lie that you are publishing online to attempt to destroy a patient's credibility. I contacted you saying that your website perpetuates fraud by not authenticating users as real patients. Your response and retaliation to me inquiring about the safety of consumer information on your website -- when in fact you are clearly perpetuating fraud related to dangerous medical procedures so that you can profit -- is, like, super gross and super pathetic.
You guys are liars and your business model is inherently unethical. It is my hope that the FTC will come after you.
Shady, shady, shady. This website receives paid promotions and then manipulates and skews the review process. When i confronted them about the lack of authentication mechanisms to prevent dummy accounts from posting reviews, as well as the prevalence of blatantly fraudulent reviews on their site, they deleted my genuine patient experience and banned me from the website. If you have witnessed fraud or experienced fraudulent behavior associated with information that was misrepresented to you on this website, PLEASE file a report with the Federal Trade Commission.
Please reply if you're starting a class action against RealSelf. Their blatant false advertising cost me hundreds of thousands in medical and cosmetic complications that I could have avoided had they not false advertised their Doctors by silencing real negative reviews and uploading fake positive reviews. There are about 10 women I know who had the exact same happen to them who would join any legal action happening.
I first found RealSelf years ago when I was looking into a tummy tuck. It was very difficult finding prices, real reviews, doctor information, photos, etc and this site has it all! Since then, I've used this site for other cosmetic options ranging from non surgical to surgical. I'm back on again documenting and gathering information for another procedure I'm having done. It is very comforting to see real reviews on the doctors you're considering opposed to just what they want you to see. It has saved me a ton of time and money in consults alone by being able to narrow my selection down to a few doctors and feel comfortable with doing so. I highly recommend this site to every single person I come across that is researching something such as cosmetic surgery. It's a serious lifesaver!
This website is the bible for doing your research on plastic surgery procedures. It has personal accounts, with pictures, of various types of surgeries and also experiences with particular doctors. You can't put a price on being able to read first hand accounts from others who have already gotten the procedures you are considering. Also, it is an incredibly supportive community, where people post updates on their recovery and others give advice and support. It lets people know they are not alone and gives them a place to share what they are going through with other people who understand. I love that a website like this exists!
Hi, I am a RealSelf insider and I have had many procedures done. Before I had one thing done, I was a member for 3 years doing research and talking with other Real Self'ers about their procedures, surgeries, outcomes and aftercare. I learned a lot before I started. It is a friendly place where people help each other and doctors answer any questions you may have. It has been the most supportive place for me and I value the connections I have made there. A great place!
When I first started looking at realself I found it on accident from searching on google. I made an account and started researching other women's reviews about breast augmentations the good and the bad. Overall it took me about 5 years of building up the courtesy to get a consultation then surgery. I love the realself community. I would have given it five stars but some of the website can be frustrating to search and I wish they had more emojis and an option to edit your post after it's been posted. Other then that I absolutely love this site! I always recommend this website to anyone looking to get any work done.
We’re so glad RealSelf helped you make a confident decision!
We appreciate you sharing your ideas about how we can improve. Our community is the reason we’re here and we’re always improving the site in response to feedback. Thank you!
If you are interested in exploring cosmetic procedures or plastic surgery, RealSelf is a must visit site! I have used it to look into several procedures; and the real person reviews are invaluable. The before and after photos have helped me to choose the procedure that is best for me. I have looked for the best Doctors, and actually used the site to make an appointment! RealSelf is a must use tool for self research!
As a phyisican in Aesthetics, I signed on to get some additional exposure to potential clients in my area. What a racket and was of time. Heavy monthly fees and extensive time answering questions with no leads in my area. We had calls from other states (not even reasonable clients 400 miles away) Definitely not worth the money.
I am a surgical nurse with 45 yrs of experience and have assisted many plastic surgeons in the Dallas area.
Dr. Ho at Beyond Beautiful/Beautiful Faces was recommended to me by an anesthesiologist. He made me look
10 yrs younger! Thank God I listened to his advice. I thought I wanted a facelift to get rid of my sagging cheeks and lip lines. But at 66 yrs old what I needed was fullness! He saved me the cost and pain of surgery and injected Bellafill in my laugh lines, under my eyes, filled in my lip lines, and gave me fuller cheeks. It was all done in his office in about an hour and I could drive home! The Bellafill lasts at least 5 yrs, unlike the other fillers that need redone every year, if not sooner. I would definitely recommend this procedure.
This company is trying to take over internet reviews of facial plastic surgeons and body plastic surgeons. They only promote the doctors that pay to belong to the group and provide untrustworthy content.
If you're not aware of them, it is difficult to distinguish when doing an internet search to get honest reviews of surgeons.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. RealSelf was created as a resource for our community to research cosmetic treatments and procedures. We provide the space for real patients to share their experiences; we don’t endorse any particular doctors, and all of the ratings are provided by consumers, like you.
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RealSelf has a rating of 2.5 stars from 103 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with RealSelf most frequently mention and plastic surgeons. RealSelf ranks 4th among Doctor Reviews sites.
Today there are more cosmetic treatment options than ever before—from Botox to laser hair removal, microneedling to CoolSculpting. That’s why RealSelf provides unbiased information about cosmetic procedures and the doctors and clinicians who perform them.
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