In this episode, Dr. Tower, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, dives into the rising influence of AI in the world of plastic surgery. From hyper-realistic generated images to ChatGPT consultations, he unpacks how artificial intelligence is shaping patient expectations—and where it might be leading them astray. While AI can be a powerful tool for education and pre-op planning, it can also mislead patients with unrealistic visual outcomes and oversimplified advice. Dr. Tower breaks down where AI helps, where it hurts, and what patients should keep in mind when turning to technology for guidance on their aesthetic journey.