Researchers Say Face Transplants Are Viable, Not Oddities

Recent findings show that face transplants, which may still be considered medical oddities by some, are quite difficult to accomplish, but have really goods odds to be succesful. The cases of successful face transplants of a Chinese man whose face was tore off by a bear and of a French-Caribbean man who was defaced by a rare disease give much hope to several people who find themselves in a similar situation.

Researchers said Thursday that the facts gathered from the recent cases show that face transplants can be a long-lasting medical intervention for those suffering from facial disfigurement. The two research teams, which revealed their findings in The Lancet medical journal, said that facial transplants are reliable and those who undergo the procedure aren’t facing a high risk of complications after the surgery and treatment.

The research report said that, although there were initial problems with tissue rejection, the two patients were able to accept their new faces, were not affected by the change at a psychological level, and rejoined society after the procedure.
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