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Plastic surgeons society recommends delaying gender-affirming procedures until age 19

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  • Daniel Payne

  • Theresa Gaffney

  • February 3, 2026

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    The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recommends delaying gender-affirming surgeries until patients are at least 19 years old.

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    This recommendation marks a departure from the stance of major U.S. medical groups that have supported gender-affirming care.

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    ASPS emphasizes that its statement is professional guidance, not a clinical practice guideline, due to evolving evidence.

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    The group acknowledges low-quality evidence supporting gender-affirming care, prompting a more cautious approach.

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    ASPS's position has been welcomed by critics of gender-affirming care, highlighting a shift in the medical community's perspective.

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Plastic surgeons society recommends delaying gender-affirming procedures until age 19

  • by Daniel Payne, Theresa Gaffney

  • February 3, 2026

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