We, at Talksurgery.com, are not the only ones talking--people have also been talking about us.
At Talksurgery, we take your cosmetic surgery decision seriously. We are all about delivering information - straight from the most credible sources.
How it all started?
Eimile Robertson, Afsun Qureshi and Dejan Macesic founded Talksurgery in 1998 when a search for personal testimonials about cosmetic procedures on the Internet yielded no results.
Let's face facts.
The past five years have seen explosive growth in number plastic surgeries and cosmetic procedures. Because more people are undergoing surgery, we, at Talksurgery, feel that it was all the more important that people be completely informed beforehand. After all, it is not just a question of money but of putting your well-being in someone else’s hands. As some of our founders who have undergone procedures themselves can attest – it is very hard to know where to get information before going under the knife. How can you discern between what is factual from what is mere hype? How do you know that your doctor is board certified? What can you really expect from a procedure?
Our Mission:
At Talksurgery, we strive to empower consumers by providing complete, accurate and up-to-date information about cosmetic procedures, and thereby help people make informed choices. But, most of all, we feel that it is essential to build a community where people share their first-hand experiences of cosmetic surgery with the rest of Talksurgery’s users. Talksurgery is the only place on the Web where people can find out about a cosmetic procedure from a real person who has “been there - done that”. Finally, we bring users in touch with board-certified physicians in an effort to enable the best possible communication between the two.
Who contributes to the site’s content?
At Talksurgery.com, we feature in-depth information provided by medical professionals, top-notch journalists and our users.
- Our community of medical professionals and organizations, provides us with evidence-based content from peer-reviewed sources. All references and research is clearly marked.
- Our journalists provide us with the latest news and information about cosmetic procedures and other health, beauty and wellness issues.
- Our users provide us with their experiences so they can fill-in the gaps for someone else who is thinking of undergoing the same procedure. This information is not meant to substitute the advice from a medical professional – it is simply another information resource from real-people for real-people. That first-hand information is at the heart of our community support.
- Become a member- share your experience of cosmetic surgery and help others make the right decision.
- Ask our team of experts questions you cannot find answers to – chances are you are not the only one in the dark.
- Talk to your peers – join our forums and get in touch with people who have the same concerns, expectations and even - fears.
How does the site earn money?
Talksurgery is a commercial site that derives its revenues from advertising. We at Talksurgery adhere to a
strict editorial policy, guided by the Health on the Net (HON) principles. Our content is unbiased and is free
from influence of our sponsors or advertisers. From time to time, we may publish the findings of research
that will be sponsored, but these sections on our site will be clearly marked. As well, all banner ads are
clearly marked as advertising.
At Talksurgery, we are here to answer our users needs for timely and factual information. Please feel free to contact us with any and all questions, comments and concerns you might have. We welcome your input.
How has the site been funded to date?
Talksurgery.com has been funded to date by the personal investments of the co-founders and their
families. Please contact us if you have any questions about our funding.
Talksurgery, inc.
211 Marycroft Avenue, Suite 2005
Woodbridge, Ontario
L4L 5X8
info@talksurgery.com
(toll free) 1-866-875-8255
