Realself Reviews

Nice way to get basic information about procedures and see real results. The cost estimates are helpful too, though they vary quite a bit by location.

The website is great but the mobile app is clunky and slow. Hard to browse photos and reviews on my phone. Stick to using it on desktop.

While there's definitely valuable information here, I noticed some reviews that seemed overly positive and possibly fake. Makes it hard to trust everything you read. The verified reviews are more reliable.

The platform itself is well-designed and easy to navigate. However, I noticed some doctors seem more active in responding than others. Had to reach out to several before getting the detailed answers I needed. Overall still valuable for research.

I appreciate how honest the reviews are about recovery times and realistic results. Too many other sites just show perfect outcomes. This helped me prepare mentally and physically for my procedure.

Thank goodness I found the reviews for a clinic I was considering. Multiple people had similar bad experiences that weren't mentioned on their website. RealSelf probably saved me thousands of dollars and disappointment.

Does exactly what it promises - helps you research procedures and find qualified doctors. The review system works well and the photos are helpful for setting expectations.

Beyond just reviews, the community aspect is wonderful. People share their journeys and support each other through recovery. Made me feel less alone during a stressful time. Highly recommend joining the discussions.

I spent weeks on RealSelf researching different procedures and reading reviews from actual patients. The before and after photos were incredibly helpful in setting realistic expectations. Found an amazing surgeon through the platform who exceeded my expectations.

Great for US-based procedures but limited information for international options. Would love to see more global coverage since medical tourism is becoming more popular.

The search function for finding board-certified doctors in your area is fantastic. You can filter by procedure, location, and read detailed profiles. Found my surgeon here and couldn't be happier with the results.

There's so much information on here that it can be overwhelming at first. The Q&A section is fantastic though - doctors actually respond to questions which is reassuring.