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PhotoNews Pakistan > Offbeat >  US Man Receives Life-Changing Face Transplant After Suicide Attempt
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 US Man Receives Life-Changing Face Transplant After Suicide Attempt

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By Web Desk Published November 22, 2024 3 Min Read
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Derek Pfaff's Transformation Journey and Successful Face Transplant After Suicide Attempt. Photo Credits: X
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Derek Pfaff,30, from Michigan, recently underwent a successful face transplant at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, becoming one of the few people worldwide to undergo such a rare procedure.

The operation, which involved more than 80 healthcare professionals and spanned over 50 hours, marks a significant turning point for Pfaff, who survived a suicide attempt and underwent 58 reconstructive surgeries over ten years. These surgeries left him unable to eat solid foods, speak easily, or wear glasses due to the absence of a nose.

Derek Pfaff, who survived a suicide attempt that left him severely disfigured, underwent a groundbreaking face transplant surgery that transformed his life. https://t.co/NmwxtzHi34

— WSVN 7 News (@wsvn) November 20, 2024

“The world has seen just over 50 face transplants in the past 20 years, highlighting the rarity and complexity of Mr. Pfaff’s successful operation,” stated the clinic. The extensive surgery significantly enhanced Pfaff’s quality of life by restoring critical functions and facial features. Approximately 85% of his face was reconstructed with donor tissue, including his upper and lower eyelids, jaws, teeth, nose, cheeks, and neck skin.

➡️ Homem passa por transplante de rosto após anos sem sorrir. Veja fotos

O norte-americano Derek Pfaff passou por 58 cirurgias reconstrutivas ao longo de 10 anos antes do transplante de rosto inovador

Leia: https://t.co/YfVmFmZwQX pic.twitter.com/L6QNpf4fFP

— Metrópoles (@Metropoles) November 21, 2024

Reflecting on his transformative journey, Pfaff shared, “After my last surgery, the doctor told my parents that a face transplant was the only remaining option. This surgery has immensely boosted my confidence and transformed my life.” He is dedicated to sharing his experience to inspire and support others. “I lived for a reason. I want to help others and am so grateful to my donor, his family, and my care team at Mayo Clinic for this second chance,” he noted in a video released by the clinic.

Pfaff’s journey began under tragic circumstances on March 5, 2014. Then, a 19-year-old college student on spring break attempted suicide. “I don’t remember anything about that night,” Pfaff recounted, noting that his father found him beside their garage shortly after 1:30 am. Despite doctors initially doubting his survival prospects, Pfaff miraculously pulled through, an event his mother described as “a miracle he lived.”

This profound ordeal and subsequent recovery have given Pfaff a renewed lease on life and symbolised hope and resilience for those facing similar challenges.

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