This spring, Dr. Umar was a recipient of the Real Self 100 Award. He was one of a hundred doctors who received this honor as being among the top 2% of physician members of the site. The award was given to medical specialists who consistently display the highest standards in patient education by regularly interacting with patients who have specific questions about cosmetic procedures.
Dr. Umar received a letter of recognition from Tom Seery, who is the CEO and founder of Real Self. Additionally, he was also awarded a plaque as well as the opportunity to be part of a digital collage of recipients which was showcased in New York City’s Time Square.
Background on Real Self
Real Self started back in 2006 by Tom Seery who is the CEO and founder of the social media community site. At the time, his wife posed an interesting question. She asked why it was possible to find very detailed and thorough reviews about books and cars, but not for expensive cosmetic treatments.
RealSelf.com developed as a way to meet this demand. Regular people who are interested in aesthetic medical procedures are able to sign up as members and ask questions. Doctors use their expertise to provide answers. And patients are able to receive and compare a variety of feedback from actual physicians. Members can also rate and provide testimonials about specific procedures.
The site has grown in popularity and currently receives over three million visitors a month.
The Intersection of Social Media and Cosmetic Procedures
As many people realize, social media has made it possible for the voice of the consumer to be heard and benefit others. The ability to ask questions and present feedback serves as a beneficial and reliable way for others to make informed decisions.
The ability to share information transparently serves to educate patients in an interactive fashion. And it also offers a level of protection from false and misleading claims.
Social media is certainly changing the way we receive and share information. And Real Self demonstrates the positive impact this has on those who are interested in improving their appearance through medical procedures.
Dr. Umar’s Commitment To Patient Education
As a recipient of the Real Self 100 Award, Dr. Umar and his fellow honorees have demonstrated a strong commitment to patient education beyond the regular obligations of their medical practices.
Whether its helping patients with skincare or hair restoration, Dr. Umar strongly believes in helping patients understand how treatments. This empowers individuals to make decisions with their own personal sense of conviction instead of just accepting opinions and information at face value. The ability to make smart decisions allows patients to receive the ideal results that enable them to be happy in the long term.