Face transplants are one of these wonders modern medicine is capable of. Yet on many levels, it is hard to grasp what it actually means. This powerful story of a woman, basically left without a face after an attack, does an excellent job in helping to understand face transplants. Text, illustrations, video, all highly recommended.

From Weekly Filet #115, in June 2013.

Beyond recognition: the incredible story of a face transplant

Beyond recognition: the incredible story of a face transplant

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