Is it possible to transfer fat from one person to another?

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I have an dangerously underweight mother and an overweight wife, could they exchange? Would it be better if I transferred my excess to my mother or is it more dependant on blood type? What would costs be?

Brian C. Reuben, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Unfortunately the answer is no.  There is only one unique situation where this could happen, and that is if you have an identical twin.  Otherwise, no.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The fat will not survive after transfer unless the transfer occurs between identical twins.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Luis Macias, MD, FACS · Answer

This is only possible in identical twins, otherwise it will be rejected. You must have identical genes not just related.  Perhaps both of your family members would benefit from a nutrition/weight control specialist consult if they have not seen one already. Best of luck.

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

If you do, your body will reject the fat as a foreign substance.  One of the advantages to having a fat transfer is that because it is your own, your body does NOT reject it, and it will provide filling for many years.

Jaime Campos Leon, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.The answer to your question is, no.Dr. Campos

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Answer: You can not transfer fat from one person to another.

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