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Feb. 19, 2026 ~ Board‑certified plastic surgeon Dr. Mike Busuito joins Rocky Raczkowski to discuss a new statement from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, which advises against gender‑affirming surgeries for individuals under age 19. Dr. Busuito breaks down the medical, ethical, and developmental considerations behind the recommendation and explains why the issue has become a major point of debate in both healthcare and public policy.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recently made a recommendation that people under the age of 19 should not get physical gender affirming care surgery. This comes amid the Trump administration’s strong stance against gender affirming care and other pro-transgender policies.
