Mon Sep 09 16:06:09 UTC 2024: ## Top Plastic Surgeon Decries Lack of Evidence for Sex Change Procedures on Children
**Washington, D.C.** – The president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Dr. Steven Williams, has stated his refusal to perform sex change procedures on children. The ASPS, the first major American medical association to take this stance, cited insufficient evidence as the primary reason for opposing such surgeries on minors.
“The American Society of Plastic Surgeons believes there’s not enough evidence to support these types of procedures in minors at this time,” Williams told “Fox and Friends First” on Monday. He emphasized the importance of differentiating between adolescent and adult care, stating that while gender-affirming care for adults is well-established, the field is still developing for adolescents.
Williams highlighted the need for more data on the long-term psychological and physical effects of these procedures on minors, emphasizing the vulnerability of this population. He also referenced the recent report by Dr. Hilary Cass, former president of the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, which found “weak evidence” to support the use of puberty blockers for children and highlighted potential harm, including compromised bone density.
This stance comes amidst a growing debate on the topic of child sex change procedures, with the United Kingdom issuing an “emergency ban” on private prescriptions of puberty blockers for minors. In the United States, the Supreme Court is set to hear a case challenging a Tennessee law that prohibits child sex change procedures.
Dr. Williams’ statement reiterates the ASPS’s position, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based medicine and highlighting the need for further research before performing such procedures on minors.
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