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RealSelf Reviews Summary
RealSelf has a rating of 2.5 stars from 101 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.
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Real Self is my go to for Real experiences and tips for any type of beauty treatment you might be considering having Done. Real self make it easy for you to choose from a wide array of service providers and see real reviews on them. Send requests for virtual consultants and more.
If you ARE ever going to have any cosmetic work done this site is great. They provide both sides of a procedure. They have actual people who have the work and photos (usu) before and after.
We’re so glad you’ve found the community (and photos) helpful. Thank you for your kind review!
Dr. Aldea is the best plastic surgeon in Memphis TN. He was very through and listened carefully to all of my questions about my procedure. My BBL turned out amazing! Lilly his assistant was sooo very kind and helpful. She really put me at ease. I can't say enough about how fabulous Dr Aldea's work really is. I would highly recommend for all of your plastic surgery needs.
Thanks for sharing your experience and we’re so happy you found a doctor you love!
This site reminds me of the Sneetches story about Sylvester McMonkey McBean. For enough money, he's going to solve all your problems. This site has plastic surgeons paying for memberships & it can get costly but the more they pay the higher thier ratings go as a skilled surgeon. The site allows bogus reviews from employees, family, friends as long as the surgeon pays his dues. This is very unfortunate for the consumer looking for highly skilled surgeons & specialists. Furthermore, it's very unethical.
Doctors can’t buy ratings -- they’re only based on consumer reviews. (Even Dr. Seuss can’t buy stars!) The rating calculation is shown on the doctor’s profile page. It’s an average of all ratings from consumers.
We also don’t allow reviews from anyone connected to the doctor, including friends and family, since this is bad for consumers. We only want to hear from real patients who have unbiased experiences with the doctors they’re reviewing.
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RealSelf is totally fake had a bad rhinoplasty experience and wanted to warn people about the doctor but they kept deleting my reviews and comments
We’re so sorry to hear you had a poor experience with your surgeon. We know how frustrating it is when things don’t go as planned.
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RealSelf gave me the answers I needed from real people and doctors. I was able to look at real results and choose a doctor that I trusted.
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re glad you were able to research and find a doctor you trust.
There is always work to be done to improve what we’re doing, so if you have any specific feedback about what is or isn’t working for you in terms of your experience finding a doctor on RealSelf, please let us know: [email protected] We’re here to help!
I was initially impressed with the content, level of engagement and information available on this website. Therefore I signed up to be a member but sadly find out that all what they care about is getting doctors to sign up for various levels of membership and get the money. Before signing up I was receiving regular calls from their advisors on how to "optimise" you profile to maximise visibility... etc. These phone calls stopped as soon as I signed up a 6 months contract which turned out to be extremely overpriced with delivery close to nothing.
Surgeons: I would not recommend you spend any penny on this platform. You would get much more for any money you spend on other marketing campaigns.
I want to let people know, that Dr Dale R Reynolds has changed my life. He helped me go through my Breast Cancer Journey. He is very professional and compassionate. He is the best Plastic surgeon I have ever met. If you are looking for a plastic surgeon, he is the best. Thank you again Dr Reynolds, for everything you have done for me. There are no words to express my gratitude.
Thanks for sharing! We’re so glad to hear that you had a positive experience with Dr. Reynolds during what is no doubt a very stressful time in your life. If you have not yet, please share your story on RealSelf so others can learn from your experience! https://www.realself.com/review/write
The RealSelf site is the first I place I look when I'm considering any type of cosmetic or surgical procedure. There's a ton of incredibly useful information about products, new procedures and, most importantly to me, the Doctors or clinicians that perform them.
The reviews (good AND bad) are by REAL people who have had them performed. The pictures of their results are invaluable.
Thanks for the kind words. It warms our hearts when we hear that many parts of the site have been useful in your journey!
I started connecting with people on realself.com a couple of months before my tummy tuck. The people and reviews on there are extremely helpful. I connected with people going through the same thing with me and we are helping each other through the journey.
Nothing beats the excitement of finding what you need to make a confident decision. We’re glad you have that support. Keep us posted on your progress and don’t forget to share your story!
Don't fool yourself. Realself is in no way accurate nor impartial. In fact, Realself works closely with several plastic surgery societies to actively promote the myth to the public that plastic surgeons are superior over all other physicians, but also to hide their disasters and bad reviews. In fact, Realself solicits plastic surgeons to advertise on their site and promote their positive reviews. You will see providers with hundreds of positive reviews and not a single bad one. How is this possible? It is not. Fake reviews are plentiful. However, when non plastic surgeons receive false and defamatory reviews, Realself not only refuses to remove them, they propagate them as some sort of proof that plastic surgeons are superior! Unfortunately, studies have shown that plastic surgeons are not only not superior, but have higher rates of complications over other specialties. Realself hides behind internet free speech laws but then actively solicits and produces false and defamatory content on its own. This is not "free speech", this is fraud and defamation. I am actively assembling litigants to begin a class action lawsuit against Realself for this fraud perpetrated against the public and the cosmetic surgery community.
I have had the fortune to find this website a While back and I have to say it's been life changing. Not only do I find new treatments but I have been able to find amazing doctors / providers in my area. RealSelf has become my go to for any cosmetic procedure I want to try or find out about. Real people with real honest reviews. Best of all its free and very user friendly. I would recommend this to anyone looking for real honest reviews and resources. Can't say enough good things about the site or its moderators.
We’re so happy you’re enjoying your time with us! Although we love what we do, getting to know community members and follow their journeys is quite the gift too.
I've used RealSelf to research several cosmetic procedures. The real patient reviews and the "Ask A Doctor" function are the most useful. Overall I find RS to be an informative, credible site for research.
Thanks for the kind review! Happy to hear you’re finding the site helpful in your journey.
Judge it for yourself. We must be truthful with our opinions because every person is different...
Opinions are at the heart of what we do and are so important in helping others make confident decisions. Thank you for being part of the community.
I took one year to choose and finally I decided after saw three doctors to do my lipo with doctor Dreszer. With him I felt very comfortable and answered all my questions. Today after-only three weeks I see already beautiful results.
We love to hear when community members have great experiences. Research is important, as you’ve pointed out, and we’re glad you’re enjoying your results. Don’t forget to write a review, if you haven’t already. Thanks!
I recently had a neck lift, eyelid surgery and partial facelift. The results are amazing and I feel and look 20 years younger. For years I have had "11's" between my eyes and deep lines on my forehead. She injected Xeomin and the results are unbelievable. I no longer have the lines and I receive compliments daily and it is totally natural looking. That hasn't happened in years and I will never use anyone else for my needs.
Glad to hear you’re happy with your experience. We’d love to know more (and see your lovely results) so please consider writing a review on RealSelf too.
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RealSelf is an amazing online source comprised of professional and consumer knowledge of cosmetic/plastic surgical and non-surgical procedures. The reviews provide numerous sources of information, from doctors' answers to questions posed by members to reviews and pictures that are really essential in forming educated decisions on treatments from injections to surgery. I love RS!
We love you too! Thank you for sharing your feedback — we really appreciate it — and we’re so pleased that your procedures have gone well.
Real Self truly believes in its mission and it shows through every employee. The thoughtfulness they have from the encouragement of new members to the design and layout of the website is unmatched. Real Self truly cares about modern beauty and remove the stigma of plastic surgery. I can't say enough about the amazing experience I've had.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We love to help people make informed, confident decisions and we’re so happy to hear that RealSelf has been helpful to you.
Dr. Predmore of All About Me Medical Aesthetics is absolutely wonderful. She is so patient and really listens to what you want. I love that she gave me ample time to explain what I was looking for. Dr. Predmore is very honest and knows definitively what she is doing. My experience was outstanding and I highly recommend Dr. Predmore. I do not plan on going anywhere else for my injections and overall skin and body care.
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Congratulations on finding a doctor you love. We’re glad to hear we were a part of your journey. Make sure you write a review of your doctor on RealSelf too, if you haven’t already. The community appreciates your opinion.
Dr. Marie Montag at Aesthetic Surgical Images was my plastic surgery doctor. She is outstanding! I was so nervous when i went to my first consultation. Dr. Montag and the staff made me feel at ease. They are knowledgeable, professional, but most important awesome bedside manner. Dr. Montag is a true artist. She gave me back my confidence after having kids. She gave me exactly what i wanted. Full breast after kids! They look and feel natural! I will not go to anyone else! HappyHappyHappy! Who wouldnt want that E. Mcallister
From the business
RealSelf is the leading and most trusted source for people considering an elective cosmetic treatment. More than ten years ago, we built RealSelf as the destination for people to learn about cosmetic procedures, share their experiences, and connect with top providers.
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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Thanks for sharing your RealSelf experience! We’re excited about virtual consultations too; they improve access to doctors and make it easier to get the info to help you move forward in your journey.