Is cadaver fat safe to use in fat grafting for hip dips and breasts?

Question

Hi there! I have been looking into fat grafting for hip dips, and breast. Recently I was told by a doctor that I could opt to use cadaver fat if I didn't have enough on me to transfer. Is this safe? I am not seeing many reviews about it,. It's my understanding that fat cells have to be living in order for a fat graft to be successful, so I'm curious as to how this works.

Edward J. Bednar, MD · Answer

We have used Renuva-which you are referring to for cellulite dimples in buttocks and some smaller areas of indentation from falls or trauma in thighs and the average use has been 3 syringes with fantastic results.  We have not used it in breasts as there are no FDA indications for it.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

If you have a living identical twin, fat transfer is possible.  Otherwise, the fat would be rejected.
Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Ron Soltero, MD, FACS · Answer

dear patient:Cadaver fat is not used nor recommended for Fat Transfer for either breasts nor any other part of your body.Please only consult with Board Certified Plastic Surgeons in your area, who are ideally FACS and also members or ASAPS and ASPS.Ron Soltero Md, FACSBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonMember of ASAPS and ASPS

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

so it makes me wonder who you saw about this... For fat grafting to work, it has to be your own fat or an IDENTICAL twin's fat that is alive when harvested and injected into the areas of concern.  Your own frozen fat can be used as well down the road but is not as effective as fat freshly harvested.  To use anyone else's fat would result in rejection and major problems.

Is cadaver fat safe to use in fat grafting for hip dips and breasts?

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