Plastic Surgeons Advise Delay on Gender-Affirming Surgeries for Minors — A Major Shift in U.S. Medical Guidance
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Plastic Surgeons Advise Delay on Gender-Affirming Surgeries for Minors — A Major Shift in U.S. Medical Guidance

February 5, 2026
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In a significant development at the intersection of medicine, ethics and public policy, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) — the largest professional body representing plastic surgeons in the United States — has issued a new position statement recommending that gender-affirming surgical procedures be delayed until patients reach at

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