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Surgeon Calls Out Silence on Minor Gender Surgeries

2/17/2026

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  • Dr. Sheila Nazarian, a plastic surgeon, criticized the medical community for remaining silent on gender surgeries for minors, calling it a stain.
  • She cited The Atlantic article that highlights divisions among medical professionals regarding these procedures.
  • Nazarian noted that the American Society of Plastic Surgeons recommends delaying gender-related surgeries until age 19 due to insufficient evidence.
  • Nazarian's comments followed a landmark malpractice lawsuit involving a transgender teen.