Groundbreaking Face Transplant in Barcelona from Euthanasia Donor
February 2, 2026
In Barcelona, doctors performed the first face transplant from a donor who underwent assisted euthanasia. The surgery lasted 24 hours and involved about 100 doctors. The donor offered her face to help others before her death. The recipient, Carmen, had suffered severe facial tissue damage and states that her recovery is going very well. Spain is a world leader in organ transplants and recently legalized euthanasia.