{"id":12957,"date":"2020-01-30T15:36:28","date_gmt":"2020-01-30T23:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/?p=12957"},"modified":"2021-03-05T12:03:57","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T20:03:57","slug":"most-worth-it-realself-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/most-worth-it-realself-members","title":{"rendered":"5 RealSelf Members Share Why Their Procedure Was Worth It"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every procedure on RealSelf comes with a Worth It Rating, as determined by real members with firsthand insight and experience. We’re highlighting the top treatments ranked “Worth It” by our trusted community. This story is part of the 2020 Most Worth It<\/a> campaign to help you make smart, confident cosmetic decisions.<\/em><\/p>

“Worth It” is an abstract and subjective measurement, especially in the context of cosmetic procedures. Identical twins could get the same treatment, see the same results, and feel totally different about whether it was “Worth It.” For some, success is defined simply by the change seen in the after photo; for others, it’s just a good feeling, the way an old pair of jeans now fits, or a lessening of emotional or physical pain. <\/p>

But one thing everyone who has gotten a procedure—whether it’s an injectable or an invasive surgery—can agree on is this: the more research you do beforehand, the better chance you have of satisfaction afterward. We asked five RealSelf community members who have gotten some of the most popular treatments to tell us why they feel their investment was “Worth It,” and what advice they’d give to others considering it. <\/p>

Breast augmentation<\/strong><\/h2>

“I had my breast augmentation<\/a> in October 2018, after wanting one for over 10 years. It’s Worth It for me because my body finally feels balanced, I feel like a woman, and my clothes finally fit! I specifically chose a doctor who would give me a natural-looking result in line with my body’s proportions, and that’s exactly what Dr. Leland Deane<\/a> [a board-certified plastic surgeon in Garden City, New York] did. The recovery<\/a> was actually much less painful than I expected (I was off pain medication within a few days), but I did have to give it a few weeks before easing back into my regular workout routine. <\/p>

“[My best advice is to] do your research. Using RealSelf was a lifeline for me. I pored over countless reviews<\/a> and photos<\/a> to discover which doctors I wanted to schedule consultations with, what to look out for, and what questions to ask. Be vocal with your surgeon about what kind of result you are looking for and don’t hesitate to reach out to them at any time to ease your pre-op nerves. After surgery, be patient. Don’t push yourself physically and don’t freak out if you look or feel a little strange the first few days or even weeks—your final results take a while to show.<\/p>

“Most importantly, love yourself before<\/em> getting any procedures and use procedures to enhance that love, not create it. My breast augmentation allows me to live my life more confidently every day and just makes me so happy—I would do it all again in a heartbeat!” —Christina, 28, New York City<\/p>

Interested in breast augmentation?<\/small><\/div>Find Doctors Near You<\/a><\/div>

Related: Silicone or Saline? 5 Things to Know About Picking the Right Breast Implants<\/a><\/em><\/p>

Botox<\/strong><\/h2>

“I started Botox<\/a> at 18 for cosmetic use, then for migraines<\/a> in 2019. Botox is great because it has little to no downtime and the results for wrinkles<\/a> make a huge difference. It can really turn [you] back into your more youthful [self]. Botox for migraines was very much needed. I’ve had three treatments thus far, due to daily severe migraine attacks that medicine itself wasn’t able to treat. My doctor, Dr. Rebecca Michael, saved my life, and I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to do it again and again and again and again, until I’m dead.”  —Gary, 35, San Francisco<\/p>

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