Is it possible to get a fat transfer from another patient?

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A: No, it's not possible (except for twins)

By Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

For the fat transfer procedure you need to use only your own body fat. It is not possible to harvest fat from another patient and successfully inject to your body. Based on the pictures provided by you, you still could be a good candidate for the liposuction from the abdomen area. I would definitely recommend... more

A: No, you would need to use your own fat for a fat transfer

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Unfortunately, you can only transfer your own fat. The only exception would be from an identical twin to yourself. But, even in this case, you would navigating on unchartered waters. Based on your pictures, I would suggest additional liposuction to try and even out the areas. The other option would be... more

A: Fat transfer from other individuals is not an option

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Fat transfer from another person is not an option. You would reject the material unless the person is an identical twin. This is the case for any transplant (i.e. liver or kidney) Patients that get transplants also have to take anti-rejection medication.

A: Fat transfer from another patient

By Brent Moelleken, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

You cannot have fat transfer from another patient. Your body would reject the fat and it could cause a serious infection. You should consult a board certified plastic surgeon for your revision, which could include revision liposuction and possibly other procedures.

A: Fat transferred from another not good option

By Farbod Esmailian, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

In theory, I would say that it is possible to take fat from an identical twin and have it injected into you. Otherwise, it would be another form of organ donation, and there are rejection risks, not to mention risks of disease transmission. So in short, this is not a good way to go about things. As... more

A: Fat Transfer

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

The brief answer is NO; you cannot get fat from someone else. However, if you look, you should be able to get some from other locations. I recently had a marathon ruuner requesting fat injection, and the only place I could obtain fat on her was the back of her arms.

A: Fat Transfers

By Daniel Reichner, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

No, but it appears that you may have some extra fat in upper abdomen and possibly other areas that could be transfered to the lower abdomen depressions. The fat transfers must be made with small amounts and multiple passes. A small amount of fat transferred could make a big difference in your case... more

A: Fat transfer only from an identical twin

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

If you had an identical twin, they could theoretically be a donor of fat to you without your body rejecting it. Otherwise, a fat transfer from anyone else simply couldn't work and might be very risky.

A: Not no but heck no to fat transfer from another patient!

By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

It will be rejected like a kidney would be rejected from a donor that doesn't match. You might benefit from a tummy tuck if you haven't had one already. Also, the tissue removed can be liposuctioned and used as a fat transfer. Be advised that a lot of the transfered fat will eventually go... more

A: You might not need fat tranfer from another patient!

By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

The short answer is no. But looking at your picture if your abdomen is the problem area you need some revision lipo with redistribution of the fat suctioned into some of the depressions that you have. The key is to choose a board certified plastic surgeon who does revision cases. These cases could take longer... more