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“We believe that more high-quality research in this rapidly evolving area of health care is what's needed, and our priority remains focused on patient safety and informed decision-making," says Dr. Scot Bradley Glasberg, president of the Plastic Surgery Foundation.

Plastic surgery expert expounds on insufficient evidence to justify trans surgeries for minors

Aug 21, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has said that research on surgery for adolescents with gender dysphoria “simply isn’t strong... Read more

Pope Francis’ general audience in St. Peter’s Square, June 8, 2022.

Pope Francis: Don’t hide wrinkles, it’s ‘the heart that matters’

Jun 8, 2022

By CNA Staff

The pope praised the ‘wise Italian actress’ Anna Magnani for refusing to conceal her wrinkles. Read more

Teens are requesting plastic surgery to look like Snapchat filters

Aug 12, 2018

By Perry West

Social media is increasingly making teens dissatisfied with their appearance and obsessed with achieving a filtered version of “perfection,” even... Read more

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