FaceOff: The World's First Face Transplant

Connie Culp's new face is an unglamorous yet significant icon for hopeful victims of deforming casualties. In 2004, Connie's face was all but completely destroyed by a gunshot. Until 2008, she underwent ongoing treatments as usual while she presumably endured much of the physical, psychological, social torment accompanied by such a tragedy. As an ideal candidate for a full face transplant, Connie now has hope of once again leading a life that at least has some semblance of how it was before her husband pulled the trigger. This breakthrough will undoubtedly spark international attempts to do the same as the U.S. continues to work on reconstructing Connie's past.


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