Extra: Why More Doctors Are Speaking Out Against Gender Surgeries for Minors

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has released an updated statement recommending against gender surgeries for anyone under the age of 18. While the American Medical Association has issued a similar stance, other organizations—including the American Academy of Pediatrics—argue that healthcare decisions should remain between families and doctors, and that surgical options should stay on the table for minors.

Earlier this week, plastic surgeon and star of Netflix’s Skin Decision: Before and After, Dr. Sheila Nazarian, joined FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony to explain why many in her field believe minors should not "go under the knife" for transition procedures.

Dr. Nazarian raised alarms over the lack of long-term data regarding the effectiveness of these treatments, emphasizing her belief that evidence-based medicine must be the sole guide for treating gender dysphoria in children. She also discussed the professional risks of speaking out, noting that many in the medical community fear political backlash for questioning current standards of care.

We often have to cut our interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear this conversation in its entirety.

Today on a Fox News Rundown Extra, we share our full interview with plastic surgeon Dr. Sheila Nazarian.

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