Grant Stevens, MD, FACS Receives RealSelf 100 Award

Recognized as Top Social Media Plastic Surgery Influencer

Marina del Rey, CA – June 9, 2014 – Grant Stevens, MD, FACS, founder of Marina Plastic Surgery in Marina del Rey, Calif., is one of only 100 doctors in the nation to receive the prestigious RealSelf 100 Award. Dr. Stevens was selected out of more than 6,000 board certified specialists with a presence on RealSelf, an online community helping people make choices in elective cosmetic procedures. The award is granted to doctors who demonstrate outstanding commitment to patient education and help millions of consumers get access to reliable, expert information about cosmetic procedures, treatments and aesthetic concerns.

Dr. Stevens is an expert contributor to RealSelf answering more than 1,600 consumer questions. Each month people from all over world ask important aesthetic-related questions, such as will breast implants hinder mammography. Dr. Stevens also has nearly 60 RealSelf patient reviews.

“I am delighted to be honored by RealSelf as a social media innovator. We have always embraced the Internet and social media as a way to educate consumers and stay on top of plastic surgery questions,” said Dr. Stevens.

“In 2013, these 100 doctors collectively impacted tens of millions of consumers, with nearly 20 percent of our total site views centered on helpful answers and information posted by this relatively small group of social influencers,” said Tom Seery, Founder/CEO of RealSelf. “The doctors who spend valuable time to engage at this level know that social media is a powerful tool as they work to build authentic, meaningful brands online, and a connection with patients before they visit the practice.”

Marina Plastic Surgery offers both surgical and non-surgical body contouring procedures. The surgeons and staff are known for customizing each treatment plan to address the individual patient's concerns and desired outcome. For more information and to view before and after photos, visit Marina Plastic Surgery; like Marina Plastic Surgery on Facebook; and follow on Twitter @DrGrantStevens.