In The Media
Dr. Scot Bradley Glasberg is a nationally recognized voice in plastic surgery, patient safety, and medical ethics — featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, STAT News, and across broadcast media worldwide.
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Scot Glasberg, MD | Why ASPS Followed the Evidence on Youth Gender Care
“Following the evidence should not be controversial. In pediatric gender medicine, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons was the only US medical society to do it, basing its position on the care of gender-dysphoric youth on the available evidence.”
Silent Treatment: How WPATH Went Quiet When Asked About the Evidence
“ASPS aligned with the world's best evidence, not US institutional inertia... We just don't necessarily believe that surgery is the best course of action, given the evidence.”
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What They’re NOT Telling You About “Gender-Affirming Care” with Dr. Scot Glasberg
“The data is low quality, low certainty, and the risks may outweigh the benefits, especially for children and adolescents.”
The Consensus Has Been Shattered on Transgenderism
“Dr. Scot Glasberg explained that this policy change had been planned since 2024, when he was president, and was driven entirely by the lack of strong clinical evidence, not politics.”
“Dr. Scot Glasberg ran towards this. When a wall of institutional consensus needed someone on the inside willing to ask questions in really uncomfortable rooms, he was there.”
In Tense Meeting, Mehmet Oz Pressed Medical Societies on Trans Care for Teens
“Dr. Scot Glasberg said the board had been working on changing the guidelines since 2024... Politics had absolutely zero to do with how this policy came out.”
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Dr. Scot Glasberg Explains the ASPS Policy Shift on Transgender Surgeries
“We are driven by science and data. This shift is about establishing a positive risk-benefit ratio.”
One Small Victory: Plastic Surgeons Stop Endorsing Gender Mutilation Surgery
“The ASPS has officially updated its guidance, prioritizing medical ethics and patient safety.”
Understanding the ASPS Position Statement with Dr. Scot Glasberg
“A comprehensive interview covering patient autonomy, the challenge of talking about evidence in gender medicine, and why ASPS chose age 19 as the cut-off year.”
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ASPS Calls to Stop Gender Surgeries on Minors
“The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has issued a new position statement calling for an end to gender surgeries on minors.”
Plastic Surgeons Ditch Gender Ideology: New Guidelines Rule Out Medical Transition for Kids
“He said the organization selected age 19 as a cutoff because by that point young people are safely out of puberty.”
Plastic Surgeons Society Recommends Delaying Gender-Affirming Procedures Until Age 19
“New reviews of evidence strengthened its conclusion that the data supporting care is low quality, low certainty.”
Plastic Surgeons’ Group Advises Delaying Gender-Affirming Procedures Until Age 19
“Dr. Scot Glasberg said the shift had been prompted by a systematic review of existing research... The research, he said, was limited and of low quality.”
It’s Official: No Consensus Among Medical Groups on “Gender-Affirming Care” for Minors
“The ASPS issues a bold new statement against irreversible interventions for minors.”
Plastic Surgeons Group Recommends Against Gender Surgery for Minors
“This is a vulnerable, adolescent population... We are mindful that some of these surgeries are irreversible.”
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Women Say Breast Implants Are Making Them Sick
“Dr. Scot Glasberg discusses the dangers of breast implants causing illness and managing the issue safely.”
Can a Boob Job Kill You? The Untold Trauma of ‘Breast Implant Illness’
“The biggest concern is that women are worried about breast implant-related tumors and breast implant illness.”
Gen Z’s Most Popular Plastic Surgeries Revealed in New Report
“Gen Z shows more of a trend toward having plastic surgery than other generations because it is more accepting of aesthetic procedures.”
Consensus Statement on Breast Implant Capsulectomy Definitions and Management
“Ultimately, it should be the science and clinical data that dictates clinical care and guidelines. — PSF President Scot Bradley Glasberg, MD”
Gender Medicine in the US: How the Cass Review Failed to Land
“We've found that the literature is of low quality and low value to dictate surgical care.”
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Home Procedures: Danger of At-Home Plastic Surgery
“That is so far from the norm that it should really raise a red flag.”
Fake Botox Is Sickening Patients Across the U.S.
“Counterfeit products often end up in the hands of individuals who are not properly trained.”
‘Barbie Botox’ Goes Viral but Doctors Inject Caution
“They want less girth to their neck, a slimmer, more contoured neck.”
Breast Implant Illness: Can Implants Cause Chronic Disease?
“BII is not a medical term but was coined by the patient population.”
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Illegal Injections Investigation
“Dr. Scot Glasberg said he believes the injections were done illegally.”
“Dr. Glasberg explains the correlation between the economy's state and the demand for cosmetic surgeries.”
FDA Recommended a Boxed Warning for Breast Implants
“What the FDA is proposing is very close to what we gave them.”
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PSF at the Pink Ribbon Strong Event
“Dr. Scot Glasberg from the PSF speaking at the Pink Ribbon Strong event.”
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Breast Implant Associated Cancer: What Patients Should Know
“A very rare and highly treatable type of cancer that can develop around a breast implant, called breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, or BIA-ALCL.”
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Patients Are the Reason We Are Bold for Life
“Dr. Scot Glasberg, plastic surgeon and past president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, with Staci Mussleman, Regional Director, Facial Aesthetics, Allergan.”
Numb After Breast Reconstruction
“Our goal is to always fully inform women of the limitations and risks of reconstruction.”
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Misconceptions Around Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
“Dr. Scot Glasberg discusses common misconceptions around breast reconstruction after mastectomy.”
2016 Breast Cancer Summit: Breast Cancer Patient Education Act
“Dr. Glasberg updates the Long Island Plastic Surgical Group 2016 Breast Cancer Summit on the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act.”
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ASPS Presidential Address — Plastic Surgery The Meeting, Boston
“ASPS President Scot B. Glasberg, MD, FACS delivers his presidential address at Plastic Surgery The Meeting in Boston.”
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Joseph G. McCarthy, MD Accepts the ASPS Special Achievement Award
“Joseph G. McCarthy, MD accepts the ASPS Special Achievement Award from William Kuzon, MD.”
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Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2015 — Opening Ceremonies
“The Boston Fire Department Honor Guard opens the 2015 Opening Ceremonies at Plastic Surgery The Meeting.”
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Health Watch: Weight Loss Having Ripple Effect on Plastic Surgery
“Weight loss is having a ripple effect on plastic surgery.”
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New Insurance Can Help Keep 401K Growing
“Dr. Glasberg discusses how new insurance can help keep 401K growing.”
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Does a New Year Mean It’s Time for a ‘New You’?
“Does a New Year mean it is time for a New You?”
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Plastic Surgeons Advise Against Going to Unqualified Doctors
“Plastic surgeons are advising against going to unqualified doctors.”
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Plastic Surgeons Asked to Fix ‘Botched’ Surgeries
“Many plastic surgeons are being asked to fix botched surgeries from unqualified doctors.”
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“Dr. Glasberg discusses his vision for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons as incoming president.”
After Huge Weight Loss, Sagging Skin Remains
“Dr. Glasberg discusses how surgery can help reduce the sagging skin that remains after huge weight loss.”
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