Plastic Surgeons Recommend Delaying Gender Surgery to 19

2 major medical groups back limits on gender transition procedures for minors

"In the absence of clear evidence, the AMA agrees with ASPS that surgical interventions in minors should be generally deferred to adulthood."

Sen. Hutton: Applauds new medical guidance urging caution on youth gender surgeries

MADISON, Wis. — Two major medical groups issued guidance this week recommending delaying gender-altering medical interventions until adulthood. The American Medical Association and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons cited insufficient evidence and low-quality research about the long-term consequences. “In the absence of clear evidence, the...

Plastic surgeons urge waiting until age 19 for gender surgery

A major group of U.S. plastic surgeons is now urging doctors to delay gender transition surgeries for young patients until they are at least 19 years old.

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Recommends Against Transgender Surgery for Minors

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) on Tuesday became the first major medical organization to oppose gender transition for minors when it recommended “that surgeons delay gender-related breast/chest, genital, and facial surgery until a patient is at least 19 years old.” The ASPS represents “more than 11,000 physician members worldwide,” which is more than the number of surgeons the American Board of Plastic Surgery has certified sinc…