Plastic surgeons say transgender youth should wait until age 19 for surgery

NPR | By Selena Simmons-Duffin

Published February 5, 2026 at 4:43 PM EST

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.

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Selena Simmons-Duffin reports on health policy for NPR.

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