"The American Society of Plastic Surgeons says transgender youth should wait until age 19 to have any surgeries. Surgery is already rarely performed for transgender young people. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: The American Society of Plastic Surgeons made headlines this week. A statement of their position recommends delaying gender-related surgeries until age 19. The Trump administration celebrated the move in a press release and described it as a watershed moment."
"SUMMERS: OK. And what are the reasons why transgender youth might not want to wait until they turn 19 for this surgery? SIMMONS-DUFFIN: I talked to a mom in California today. She asked NPR not to use her name because she fears for her family's safety. She says her child came out as transgender at age 13, and she and her husband did not want to OK surgery because it felt really scary to them. It's permanent. There are risks."
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recommends delaying gender-related surgeries for transgender youth until at least age 19 and expresses skepticism about surgical benefits for minors. The statement updates a 2024 position that had not taken a stance. ASPS did not provide anyone for an interview but responded to emailed questions. The CDC estimates about 3% of teenagers are transgender, though only a small portion pursue surgery as minors. Most procedures for minors are breast, or 'top,' surgeries for transgender boys. The Trump administration characterized the recommendation as a watershed moment. Families report concerns about permanence, medical risks, and fears for safety.
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