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Chase Stokes addresses plastic surgery rumors, says he's never had work done

Chase Stokes said on a podcast that rumors he had plastic surgery are the 'most ridiculous assumption' about him online, insisting he has never had work done on his face. He also opened up about health struggles after Outer Banks ended, including failing organs and therapy.

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Chase Stokes addresses plastic surgery rumors

Chase Stokes, best known for his role as John B. on Netflix'sOuter Banks, has publicly addressed long-running speculation about his appearance, calling rumors that he has had plastic surgery the "most ridiculous assumption" about him online.

During the September 1 episode of theI've Never Said This Before podcast, host Tommy DiDario asked the 33-year-old actor to share the most absurd rumor he had seen about himself on social media. Stokes responded by referencing the widespread claims from doctors about procedures he allegedly underwent.

"I see these doctors who are like, 'He's got an upper [blepharoplasty]' and, 'He's got his lips done.' Like legitimate doctors," Stokes said, as reported by both PerthNow and Us Weekly.

He was unequivocal in his denial, stating: "On the record, I will say it, I've never had any work done on my face." Stokes added that he found it amusing to see medical professionals speculate in such detail about his appearance, remarking: "I'm like, 'Oh man, you should probably have your license revoked there.'"

The actor said he has learned to ignore such claims, having previously engaged with critics online. "I used to be a little more online with that stuff, but I've realized to just shut up," he told listeners. "It's so tough, but then you realize when you comment, you give them more exposure."

Health struggles after Outer Banks

Stokes also spoke about his health challenges following the conclusion ofOuter Banks, which ended after five seasons on August 20. In previous interviews, he revealed that he experienced serious health issues after finishing the series.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Stokes said: "I had so much s* wrong. I left that show… My liver was failing, my kidney was failing. I had so many health issues that I had to figure out, and my brain was all out of whack."

He described his testosterone level as "alarmingly low" for his age and said he underwent blood tests every other week. Stokes also turned to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy, a procedure described by Mayo Clinic as using magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of major depression.

"It's been a lot of work to get back to baseline, and it was definitely scary for a little bit," Stokes said, according to PerthNow. He reflected on the importance of taking time to recover: "It was a really important time for me to get my bearings right versus just go back into work and mask it."

The actor also expressed a renewed sense of purpose, saying: "Unfortunately, we've seen great people leave this earth too soon for just continuing to go [on], and I have a lot to live for."

Upcoming projects and personal updates

Beyond addressing rumors and his health, Stokes is preparing to take on a new role. Us Weekly reported that he is set to play Ronnie Whitlock on AMC'sThunder Road Additionally, Stokes shared details about his nutrition regimen, discussing his former intermittent fasting routine and current diet in an interview with Men's Health on August 26.

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PerthNow

Framing: The headline emphasizes the celebrity debunking plastic surgery rumors. — lighthearted and sympathetic

as of Sep 1, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Chase Stokes has debunked rumours that he has had plastic surgery.
The actor replied on the I’ve Never Said This Before podcast: "The amount of plastic surgery I’ve had."
He said: "On the record, I will say it, I’ve never had any work done on my face."
He commented on doctors claiming he had an upper blepharoplasty and lip work, saying "you should probably have your license revoked there."
He said he used to be more online with that stuff but realized commenting gives them more exposure.
Last month, he said some of his organs were failing after finishing Outer Banks, which ended after five seasons on August 20.
He told The Hollywood Reporter: "I had so much s*** wrong... My liver was failing, my kidney was failing."
His testosterone level was "alarmingly low" for his age, and he had blood tested every other week.
He turned to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy, described by Mayo Clinic as a procedure to improve symptoms of major depression.
He said: "It’s been a lot of work to get back to baseline, and it was definitely scary for a little bit."
He added: "Unfortunately, we’ve seen great people leave this earth too soon for just continuing to go [on], and I have a lot to live for."

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Us Weekly

Framing: Focuses on Chase Stokes dismissing plastic surgery rumors with humor.

as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Chase Stokes, 33, discussed plastic surgery rumors on the September 1 episode of the 'I've Never Said This Before' podcast.
Stokes said the rumors are the 'most ridiculous assumption' about him online.
He stated, 'On the record, I will say it, I’ve never had any work done on my face.'
Stokes said his liver and kidney were failing after Outer Banks ended, as told to The Hollywood Reporter on August 21.
He underwent biweekly blood tests and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy.
Stokes detailed his former intermittent fasting routine and current diet to Men's Health on August 26.
He is preparing to play Ronnie Whitlock on AMC's Thunder Road.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimChase Stokes has debunked rumours that he has had plastic surgery.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC, Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
ClaimChase Stokes, 33, discussed plastic surgery rumors on the September 1 episode of the 'I've Never Said This Before' podcast.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC, PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC
ClaimChase Stokes stated, "On the record, I will say it, I've never had any work done on my face."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC, Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
ClaimChase Stokes commented on doctors claiming he had an upper blepharoplasty and lip work, saying, "you should probably have your license revoked there."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC, Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
ClaimChase Stokes said he used to be more online with that stuff but realized commenting gives them more exposure.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC, Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
ClaimChase Stokes said some of his organs were failing after finishing Outer Banks, which ended after five seasons on August 20.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC, Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
ClaimChase Stokes told The Hollywood Reporter: "I had so much s*** wrong... My liver was failing, my kidney was failing."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC, Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
ClaimChase Stokes's testosterone level was "alarmingly low" for his age, and he had blood tested every other week.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC, Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
ClaimChase Stokes turned to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy, described by Mayo Clinic as a procedure to improve symptoms of major depression.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC, Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
ClaimChase Stokes said: "It's been a lot of work to get back to baseline, and it was definitely scary for a little bit."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC
ClaimChase Stokes added: "Unfortunately, we've seen great people leave this earth too soon for just continuing to go [on], and I have a lot to live for."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC
ClaimChase Stokes is preparing to play Ronnie Whitlock on AMC's Thunder Road.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
ClaimChase Stokes detailed his former intermittent fasting routine and current diet to Men's Health on August 26.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: PerthNow, Us Weekly 13 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-02