NEW YORK FACIAL PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON RECOGNIZED AS TOP SOCIAL INFLUENCER IN COSMETIC MEDICINE
New York, NY – March 7, 2016 – Local physician Dr. Steven J. Pearlman is one of 500 doctors in the nation to receive the prestigious RealSelf 500 Award, out of nearly 13,000 board certified specialists with a presence onRealSelf—the leading online community helping people make confident choices in elective cosmetic procedures.
In a time when 1 in 4 U.S. adults share their health experiences on social media channels, the medical professionals that made the 2015 RealSelf 500 are recognized both for having an outstanding record of consumer feedback and for providing credible, valuable insights in response to consumer questions about elective cosmetic treatments, plastic surgery, dentistry and more.
Dr. Steven J. Pearlman is a distinguished Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon, educator, and humanitarian with a wide range of professional credentials. He is uniquely dual board certified in both Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and in Head and Neck Surgery.
With extensive clinical and academic backgrounds in both fields, Dr. Pearlman provides his patients with a unique expertise and understanding in the cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the nose, face, and eyes. He has authored over 30 medical-journal articles and book chapters, and also serves on the editorial board of a number of prestigious medical periodicals. Dr. Pearlman served as President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2004-2005.
“In 2015, these 500 doctors collectively impacted tens of millions of consumers, with nearly 30% of our total doctor content posted by this relatively small group,” said Tom Seery, RealSelf founder and CEO. “When I started RealSelf, many doctors questioned why they should ‘give away’ their expertise ‘for free’ on the web. Now, eight years later — and with over one million doctor answers on our platform — we are proud of the standard this select group has set. They’re leading the way by empowering millions of consumers to gain access to the information they need to make smart and confident health and beauty decisions.”
Dr. Pearlman is an expert contributor to RealSelf, and to date has posted over one thousand answers to questions on RealSelf. Each month people from all over world ask important aesthetic-related questions, for surgical procedures such as primary and revision rhinoplasties, facelifts and lip implants as well as non-surgical procedures like Botox and facial fillers. Dr. Pearlman also maintains a patient star rating of five out of five stars in RealSelf reviews. For more information on Dr. Pearlman and Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery, please visit mdface.com/blog, and for the full list of RealSelf 500 Award winners, visit http://www.realself.com/RS500.
About RealSelf
Since its founding in 2006, RealSelf has created the world’s largest community for learning and sharing information about cosmetic surgery, dermatology, dentistry, and other elective treatments. Our extensive collections of reviews, photos, videos and doctor Q&A make RealSelf the most trusted resource for those who are looking for help beyond the beauty counter. www.realself.com
