About RealSelf

ABOUT US

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What is RealSelf?

RealSelf is the largest, most trusted online resource for people wanting to learn about plastic surgery and other cosmetic procedures—and connect with top doctors and aesthetic providers. Wherever you are on your aesthetic journey, we’re here to guide and empower you along the way.  

Our community members say they consider us as trustworthy as friends and family,* and we work every day to preserve and grow that trust. 

Since our founding in 2006, RealSelf has helped hundreds of millions of people make more confident decisions about the best cosmetic treatments and doctors for them. 

We’re on a mission to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It. That means making it easy to compare treatment options, get expert insights, and weigh pros and cons, so you can make the right choice for you. 

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*In a 2021 survey of 594 RealSelf community members, 81% said that they find RealSelf a trustworthy source for information on cosmetic procedures, compared to 78% who considered family or friends trustworthy; 36% considered RealSelf “extremely trustworthy.”

Where is RealSelf located?

Our main corporate office is in a historic building in Seattle’s Pioneer Square. Since early 2020, we’ve transitioned into a remote-first company, with team members working from various locations across the United States and internationally. Learn about  our leadership team.

In 2021, RealSelf acquired Tajmeeli.com and the YNS group, with offices in Barcelona and Cairo. Our global reach now extends to consumers and providers in more than 100 countries across the Arab-speaking world, Europe, and South America. 

Have a question that isn’t answered in our Help pages? Contact us via email at contactus@realself.com or via phone at (206) 624-9357.

How we earn your trust

Review Moderation

Our moderation team vets all reviews prior to publication to ensure they’re written by real patients—not a provider’s staff member—and meet our Terms of Service. Doctors can never pay to have negative reviews removed or hidden, and we don’t remove published reviews unless the author requests it.

Editorial Content Standards

RealSelf News stories, procedure guides, and other editorial content is unbiased and medically accurate. We seek out multiple perspectives from leading experts and medical journals, presenting each procedure’s benefits and risks—so you can make a more confident decision. Learn more about our Editorial Content Team and our Editorial Standards.

Medical Review

Our Medical Review & Consumer Panel comprises board-certified plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and other leading experts who evaluate our procedure guides and contribute to our editorial content, with an eye toward medical accuracy and patient education.

RealSelf Verified Doctors 

Doctors and other providers on RealSelf can apply to become RealSelf Verified. Providers who receive this designation have verified professional credentials, an active medical license in good standing, and timely responses to patient inquiries. They’ve also earned a minimum patient satisfaction rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Find RealSelf Verified doctors.

For doctors and other providers

RealSelf gives doctors and other aesthetic providers the opportunity to connect with millions of potential new patients.

Claim your free profile to get started.