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July 26th, 2010
10:36 AM ET
Full face transplant patient appears in publicThe world's first full face transplant recipient, identified only as Oscar, appeared in public for the first time at a press conference held at a Spanish hospital on Monday. In March, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron performed the transplant in an operation that took 24 hours. Oscar, whose face was severely injured in an accident, had undergone nine failed operations before being considered for the transplant. Surgeons transplanted the entire facial skin and muscles, nose, lips, maxilla, palate, all teeth, cheekbones, and the mandible through plastic surgery and micro-neurovascular reconstructive surgery techniques, according to the hospital. CNN: Spanish doctors conduct full face transplant Although this is the first total face transplant, there have been partial face transplants in France, the United States, China and Spain.
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This is really great that this man could be helped in this way, I wish him the best. I think it looks much better than the partial facial transplant that was done a while back on a different person; it seems as though the procedure is improving and I hope it will continue to improve.
Why is everyone making such terrible commets. Women have breast implants all the time and men can't keep their eyes off the bust. People have their face,butt,stomach and other parts of their body re-done and no one says anything about that.
This gentleman may not look as normal as some people at this point but it will improve with time.
Think of our soldiers that have had terrible injuries protecting out country and maybe a miracle can happen to them to look more like themselves before the war.
Bravo to Oscar! Not only did he survive an apparently horrific accident, he received the best that medicine has to offer. And he is rightfully proud to display the achievements of the surgeons that treated him, and his will to survive and prosper.
Wow, I think it looks pretty darn good. He's still swollen and I don't think many of the nerves have started working yet, but I can see real potential there,
I look forward to they day when this type of procedure is routine ofr people with significant facial trauma. My wife and I are organ donors, and have explicitly stated in our medical directives on file with our lawyer that _all_ of our bodies etc. can be harvested for transplant when we die. I encourage others to do the same. It defies imagination what my limbs, face, vital organs, etc. could mean for someone.
Right on, you've got an excellent point. Thanks for speaking up.
I am overjoyed for the recipiant of the face transplant!!!! Life without a face is a terror that most would not select to live with if given the option. This man now has somthing to touch; rather than a hollow raw hole in the center of his head. People who find him funny looking or joke are mentally ill, period. As is, he now has an identity....he has hope, something to build upon. Nerves will reconnect, tendons will heal and his face will get better everyday with time. : )
You know he severely injured his face by shooting himself by accident? Thats what my local news said, whats missing here? depth.
Actually, he was injured from being too close to an electrical shortage which burned off his face.
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Dear "@ the idiot above," you are thinking of another man in the United States who has just undergone this surgery and whose new face has not yet been revealed. Before you jump to call someone an idiot, make sure you don't get your stories mixed up. That CNN article referenced this article, but was not intended to make you believe this is the same man. Was there really a point in calling Canadian Tea an idiot? Certainly not.
You are on the CNN site, of course there is always something missing: facts, dates, names, etc.
Canadian Tea, I wonder why you had to bring up the cause of his disfigurement? Part of the anti-gun movement since he had blown most of his face off with a gun in a hunting accident. Or maybe you are against hunting??
Amazing. The medical world is not at the level of making the transplant look "normal" in society's judgement yet. This is, however, so much more advanced than what was available just a few short years ago. The person who underwent this surgery is a fine example of true bravery and courage. Lord forbid, if I had to endure some horrible event that disfigured my face, I probably wouldn't make it to the surgery day and just commit suicide. I have said my short and sweet prayer for this man. He deserves all our good wishes.
I remember going near uorgnd zero 5 weeks after 9/11 and still seeing smoke in the air. Not to mention the air did not smell good.Sad.Every which way.-Peace
Wow, just wow! Aren't we all lucky to live in an age where this is a possibility. What a hero...to to go where no one has gone before in hopes that we all will prosper! THAT takes something most of us don't have.
This man looks amazing and should be so proud of the medical miracle that he is. Blessings to you, Oscar, and to the team of doctors, nurses et al who have done such a superb job! Oscar, you're an amazing individual to have undergone this surgery and in addition, you've helped the medical world understand scads about the full facial transplant procedure. Be proud of this, I know I'm proud for you.
I hope for only a happy life for this man and that we learn as much as we can from him.
This man shows rare courage and strength. We can all learn something about what is great in being alive and human.
Oscar should be proud of himself...he's a symbol of hope for people the world over hoping for an operation like this. Unfortunately, a lot of people who have the gift of non-disfigured faces cannot appreciate how wonderful this is, nor can they seem to grasp that this man is still healing and much of the swelling should eventually go down. Unfortunately, there are a lot of careless, disgusting, vile people that take their own lack of facial flaws for granted. Those individuals should be ashamed. I wish I could congratulate Oscar personally, and I for one am so thankful that I've been able to see his story. There are too many depressing stories out there, this is wonderful.
Anyone know if he can talk? That must have been very scary going in front of the international press after all that! I really do wish him the best!
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Amazing! If he could get a beard and moustache he would look even more presentable.
To all the creeps posting heartless comments, don't think that this couldn't happen to you. You could have your face burned in a fire or fall right onto your face in a drunken stupor.
I wish this man all the love in the world.
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I think he looks wonderful
Not funny.... not even a little.
Come on, people. He looks great? Hell no, he looks horrifying. Better to look at than skull with eyeballs? Yes. But horrifying, all the same
I think he looks great. Congratulations to the doctors, nurses, and all care providers...as well as his family and friends. And most important of all.....congratulations sir....you are a miracle twice over. Mazel Tov! May you have a long and happy life.
people stop being mean to this guy before he hardly had a face so please dont leave nasty comments thats just plain rude!
i mean too edwin
i agree with edwin i mean
thanks Mr minister Jermy brwone for your time and feed back at Bahrain it was very nice of you.i would like to high light the events that taken place in Bahrain prior to Jan 2011. which will give your reputable report ofcourse more credibility as far as Bahrain is concernedHis son still a leading figure in ministry of interior Bahrain and the other british team member still their incharge.i am just like yourself as human being think of other human being in world i appreciate your work and job and concerns about human rights every where in the world, but you do not share with me that british government hold a special moral duty in the case of Bahrain.Bahraini dictators was imposed into people of bahrain by the british empire, british torure team lead the torturing in bahrain until todate, it is totally different than other places around the world.after all the above i would like to ak you as minister of human rights if you agree with me or disagree with me,if there are in your point view human rights abuse or notand if there is a moral responsiblity of britain in history and the current abuse of human rights with help of british team.and if you agree with me that the review of 2010, which did not include or ignored bahrain has credibilty issue.and if you agree with me on the past issues then you foresee the coming issue will recognize the human rights gross Violation.i would like to thank and thank your beatiful country for given me the university education and thank your country support in human rights all around the world.
Oh, get over yourselves you over sensitive, easily offended panty waists. You don't give a rat's ass either. All you're doing is posting your drippy "blessings" and well wishes for some dude that never gonna see them so you can try and convince yourself you're a good person. Congratulations. Pat yourself on the back. Now please go step in front of a train.
By the way, the guy looks like a nightmare monster. I'd rather be dead.
i ve to say i was really marveled when i saw oscar on tele ,i must say that he is really brave,i couldnt stop thinking about the amount of knowledge God has given to mankind,bravo to the doctors,and may God help oscar with all the pain he may be experiencing,psychologically n physically,God be with u
I was impressed. Dude looks good, color good. I'm assuming there's swelling there from fluid retention, lack of movement. Just wondering what the likelihood is for nerve growth and functionality. I wish him well.
I see now that all of those fears expressed in online forums at the time of this transplant were completely unfounded. Pretty certain that this guy isn't taking over anyone else's identity.
If they can transplant a face and smash atoms together, imagine where we'll be in 20 years with other major procedures. Wow.
Wow, technology has come a very long way in a short amount of time. I wonder if we will be able to grow our own facail tissue back using stem cells. And to all the bad comments out there... Oscar may not look "normal" but I'm sure you would be happy to have some kind of a face than no face at all. I'm curious to see the results as the swelling goes down.
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