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Despite a suicide attempt that disfigured his face, surgeons give this man a magical face transplant

By Andrew Alpin, 24 March 2017

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2 This is how Andy looked after recuperating from his injuries

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Andy waited impatiently for years to hear of a suitable donor so that he could undergo a facial transplant. He was given a rubber nose to wear but that didn’t do much for his looks as you can see.

how Andy looked after recuperating

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His rubber nose fell off quite often which was embarrassing for him. The waiting paid off when surgeons in Mayo clinic Minnesota concluded after prior investigation that he was a prime candidate for a facial transplant.

rubber nose

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Andy recived positive news in 2016 but here’s the irony. The Man whose face Andy would receive was Calen “Rudy” Ross who had also shot himself but unlike Andy, he never survived.

Around the same age as Andy, Ross had listed himself as an organ donor. Hs 19 year old wife was compelled to follow his wishes and so this meant Andy Sandness would get Calen Ross’ face.

Ross- listed himself as an organ donor

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