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Complete Strangers, Miracle Face Transplant: Two Lives Transformed

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A Photo Of A Woman With A New Face After A Face Transplant Surgery. The Match: Complete Strangers A Miracle Face Transplant Two Lives Transformed

In 2015, Connie Culp, a 57-year-old woman from Ohio, underwent the world's first full-face transplant surgery. The surgery was a success, and Connie was given a new lease on life after living with severe facial injuries for nearly 40 years.

The Match: Complete Strangers, a Miracle Face Transplant, Two Lives Transformed

by Susan Whitman Helfgot

4.4 out of 5

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Connie's injuries were the result of a horrific car accident in 1974. The accident left her with severe burns and disfigurement to her face. For years, Connie lived in seclusion, ashamed of her appearance. She avoided going out in public and rarely left her home.

In 2008, Connie met Dr. Maria Siemionow, a plastic surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Siemionow was one of the world's leading experts in face transplantation, and she believed that Connie was a good candidate for the surgery.

The face transplant surgery was a complex and risky procedure. It took place over 22 hours, and it involved a team of more than 30 surgeons and other medical professionals.

The surgery was a success, and Connie was thrilled with the results. She could finally go out in public without feeling self-conscious about her appearance. She could eat, drink, and speak normally. And she could even smile again.

Connie's story is an incredible example of the power of modern medicine. It is also a story of hope and inspiration for people who have been living with facial injuries or disfigurement.

In her book, _Complete Strangers, Miracle Face Transplant: Two Lives Transformed_, Connie tells the story of her life before and after the surgery. She shares her hopes and fears, her struggles and triumphs. And she offers a message of hope to others who are facing similar challenges.

_Complete Strangers, Miracle Face Transplant_ is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the power of human resilience. It is a story that will inspire you, move you, and stay with you long after you finish reading it.

The Match: Complete Strangers, a Miracle Face Transplant, Two Lives Transformed

by Susan Whitman Helfgot

4.4 out of 5