Plastic surgeons society recommends delaying gender-affirming procedures until age 19 Group endorses ‘individual decision-making’ by its members, and decries criminal or punitive measures against doctors

https://www.statnews.com/2026/02/03/gender-affirming-surgeries-delay-until-age-19-plastic-surgeon-association-says/ By Daniel Payne and Theresa GaffneyFeb. 3, 2026