Allotransplantation or autotransplantation to the face, which first?

Ethical questions raised by the first allotransplantations of the face: A survey of French surgeons

“…It can lead to total disfigurement, perhaps irreversibly aggravating a previous state. This is also why a discussion must be conducted with the potential recipient about the possibility of graft loss and the ability to offer a therapeutic alternative in the event of graft loss (Mommaerts and Abeloos, 2010). Apart from the dramatic risk of total graft loss, postoperative immunosuppressive therapy also poses many risks:…”