RealSelf is a platform that connects users with board-certified plastic surgeons and cosmetic treatment providers, offering detailed information on procedures such as facelifts, liposuction, and hair transplants. By providing vetted reviews and before-and-after photos, the platform helps individuals make informed decisions about their cosmetic surgery options.
Funding
Funding not disclosed

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Problem
Individuals seeking cosmetic procedures often lack a centralized platform to access comprehensive information and verified reviews, making it difficult to make informed decisions. The absence of unfiltered before-and-after photos and direct access to expert opinions from board-certified professionals further complicates the decision-making process.
Solution
RealSelf is a platform designed to connect individuals with board-certified plastic surgeons and cosmetic treatment providers, offering a wealth of information to facilitate informed decisions about cosmetic procedures. The platform provides access to vetted reviews from other patients, unfiltered before-and-after photos, and answers from doctors to user-submitted questions. RealSelf also verifies medical licenses and patient satisfaction of the providers listed on the platform.
Target Audience
The primary target audience consists of individuals considering cosmetic procedures, including surgical and non-surgical options, who seek reliable information and verified reviews to aid in their decision-making process.
Features
- Directory of board-certified plastic surgeons and cosmetic treatment providers.
- Vetted reviews from RealSelf members regarding cosmetic procedures and providers.
- Unfiltered before-and-after photos submitted by doctors to showcase real results.
- A question-and-answer forum where users can ask questions and receive answers from verified doctors.
- RealSelf Verified doctors with high patient satisfaction, clear medical licenses, a commitment to transparency, and responsive staff.
- "Worth It" ratings for procedures based on user reviews.
- Articles covering the latest beauty news and information on cosmetic procedures.