The doctor I'm interested in doesn't have the RealSelf Verified badge. What does this mean?

There are high-quality doctors who aren’t RealSelf Verified--at least not yet!

Doctors and providers have to apply for this designation. The RealSelf Verified badge on a provider profile means that the provider meets our high standards of trust and transparency. This includes verified credentials, medical license in good standing, a history of positive reviews, commitment to responding to inquiries sent via RealSelf in a timeline manner, and including a standard set of facts and content, including hospital privileges, procedure specific years of experience, patient reviews, unedited before and after photos, and Q&A.

We encourage you to do your research to identify the right provider for you; here is a helpful article on steps we recommend to choose the right provider for you.