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The start of a new year brings a lot of reflection over the events of the last one. But instead of weighing yourself down with a long list of unfulfilled resolutions (don’t worry, it happens to the best of us), we’re here to remind you about all of the positive changes and improvements you’ve made over the past 365 days. READ MORE

We’ve followed your stories, read your reviews, commented on your photos, and watched your videos. So what has this year taught us about plastic surgery?
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It’s the start of 2015, and as the expression goes, “New Year, New You!” If your journey has led you to the decision to get a cosmetic procedure, there’s no better way place to share your story of transformation than right here on RealSelf. And if you need a little extra boost to motivate you to get started, we’re giving away an iPad Mini! READ MORE

You've finally decided to take the plunge and get plastic surgery. The problem? Your dreams might be sky-high, but your bank account is slightly too low to casually spend a few thousand dollars on breast implants. Well, before you throw in the towel, know that you do have options when it comes to plastic surgery financing. READ MORE

Our Top Docs discuss the most common lies they hear during plastic surgery consultations. Let’s see if any of these sound familiar… READ MORE

How would you describe yoga to someone who’s never heard of it before? Now try adding plastic surgery into that mix. Does it fit? READ MORE

It became our mission to raise $125,000 to provide 500 people with access to life-changing surgeries. Though the campaign was intended to run through the end of 2015, the support has been truly overwhelming. In less than two weeks, #Change500 hit 99% of its goal. With the help of contributors like you, we can only hope to raise even more funds, thereby increasing the impact around the world. READ MORE

Facial plastic surgeon Mike Majmundar feels a sense of responsibility to give back to those in need. When he’s not busy giving free skin cancer screenings and collecting donations for Toys For Tots, he’s providing free surgeries for children and adults in Central America. The Atlanta-based surgeon is so passionate about his work, he decided to found his own charity, Second Chance Surgeries. The not-for-profit organization is committed to providing free medical, psychological, and surgical care to individuals in poverty-stricken countries who are suffering from these deformities. READ MORE

Thanks to social media and online review sites, UGC has exploded. Nearly every Internet user in America now creates some form of UGC. From posting snarky commentary on Twitter to cat photos on Facebook to plastic surgeon reviews on RealSelf, Americans are sharing their thoughts, opinions, and creative works in an unprecedented fashion. But what does the law have to say about who can do what with your content? READ MORE

Curious about the general population’s feelings on cosmetic surgery, we hit the streets of various cities around the country to hear the opinions of people just like you. What we learned from these interviews was in one way exactly what we expected… and in another, totally surprising. READ MORE