There's no shortage of plastic surgery advice online, but not all of it is rooted in fact.

Dr. Lawrence Bass introduces his "Facts and Fallacies" series designed to help you separate what's true from what just sounds convincing.

He explains why misinformation spreads so easily, from attention-driven media to the complexity of medical topics, and decodes the difference between evidence-based facts and personal opinion.

The goal is to help you think more critically and make decisions based on real, reliable information—not internet noise.

Questions answered in this episode:
- How do you know if plastic surgery information online is accurate?
- Why is there so much misinformation about plastic surgery on social media?
- How do doctors determine facts vs. opinions in plastic surgery?
- What is evidence-based medicine in plastic surgery?
- Why is it hard to do research studies on plastic surgery procedures?
- How should you evaluate a plastic surgery source online?
- What is the difference between a plastic surgery fact and a fallacy?
- How can you make better decisions about plastic surgery treatments?
- What common plastic surgery misconceptions will this podcast series cover?
- How do professional medical societies establish accepted standards in plastic surgery?

About Dr. Lawrence Bass

Innovator. Industry veteran. In-demand Park Avenue board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass is a true master of his craft, not only in the OR but as an industry pioneer in the development and evaluation of new aesthetic technologies.

With locations in both Manhattan (on Park Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and in Great Neck, Long Island, Dr. Bass has earned his reputation as the plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients in NYC and beyond.

To learn more, visit the Bass Plastic Surgery website (https://www.drbass.net/) or follow the team on Instagram @drbassnyc (https://www.instagram.com/drbassnyc/)

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00:25 - Why Dr. Bass Started the Facts & Fallacies Series
02:01 - Why Plastic Surgery Misinformation Is So Hard to Navigate
03:53 - The Gray Zone: Opinions vs. Facts in Plastic Surgery
04:46 - What Is Evidence-Based Medicine?
06:47 - What Topics Will the Series Cover?
07:47 - How to Use These Episodes as a Listener
09:13 - Final Takeaways: How to Spot Bad Information Online