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Could you donate breasts to mastectomy patients?

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No: Generally a reconstruction is performed by using an implant or by using a woman's own fatty tissue from her abdomen or back.

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 10/7/2017

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Dr. Mark Burke answered

Specializes in Surgery - Plastics

No.: Unfortunately transferring breast tissue from one person to another is no different than transplanting kidneys, liver, etc. The problems of immunosuppression and potential rejection make this option not feasible right now.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/7/2017

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