Event Brief
Surgeons Recommend Delay on Youth Gender Surgeries
Filed: Feb 09, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET
Summary: Plastic surgeons urge postponement of youth gender surgeries until age 19 due to limited evidence.
WHO: American Society of Plastic Surgeons
WHAT: New statement on youth gender surgeries
WHEN: Feb 09, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: Citing limited evidence regarding safety and efficacy
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