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RealSelf.com in the news
RealSelf, Backed by Second Avenue and Rich Barton, Blazes Trail with Cosmetic Review Site
Xconomy, November 2009
A Facial Filler Needs a Dose of Patience
New York Times, September 2009
In lust for lashes, few bat an eye at odd risks
MSNBC.com, September 2009
Company settles case of reviews it faked
New York Times, July 2009
The Rating Game
The Atlantic, July/August 2009
New York Times, June 2009
Uneven Pigmentation: What Can Be Done?
New York Times, May 2009
Economy puts new wrinkle in plastic surgery
Tampa Tribune, May 2009
Secrets Of Plastic Surgery, Online
In Pictures: Top 10 Best And Worst Cosmetic Treatments
Forbes, April 2009
New York Times, April 2009

Giving compliments in the age of Botox
CNN.com, March 2009

Learn to navigate the Wild West of physician rating sites
Cosmetic Surgery Times, March 2009
New York Times, December 2008
A Face Not Even a Plastic Surgeon Could Love
New York Times, September 2008
Naked Truth on Cosmetic Surgery
Seattle Times, October 2008
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Doctor in the House?
Allure Spa issue, September 2008
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The Latest Cellulite Treatments Sound Too Smooth to Be True
Wall Street Journal, August 2008
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The Best Doctor-Recommended Health Websites
RealSimple, May 2008
'Lunchtime Lipo' Draws Concern from Doctors
ABC News 20/20, April 11, 2008
Lipodissolve too good to be true?
Good Morning America, April 11, 2008
Consumers rate beauty treatments on Seattle Web site
NBC, King5, Seattle, March 2008
CBS Atlanta
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Gather information with a critical eye
LA Times, Dec. 3, 2007
LA Times, Dec. 3, 2007
Allure, November 2007
Allure.com, November 2007
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Seattle PI, Jan 2, 2008
"RealSelf to compile consumer reviews of anti-aging products"
Seattle PI, Oct. 26, 2007
"Doctors warn against lipo-dissolve, but fans say it works"![]()
Seattle Times, July 22, 2007
"A site where strangers take a Botox for you"
Seattle Times, Jan. 28, 2007
Press Releases
- Consumers Reveal which Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Treatments are Worth It - November 12, 2009
- Skincare Social Media: RealSelf Partners with the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery - August 18, 2009
- Social media partnership breaks cosmetic surgery information barriers - October 9, 2008
- New survey suggests that consumers are naïve to the risk of Botox parties and the importance of FDA approval for cosmetic injectables - May 14, 2008
- Consumers open up on RealSelf.com about “getting work done" - Oct. 26, 2007
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