Full face transplant man reveals his new look on TV [VIDEO]

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The 31-year-old thanked his donor’s family and the medics that gave him a new face in March at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona.

A shooting accident meant his entire facial skin and muscles – including nose and lips – needed replacing.

Doctors say he can expect to regain up to 90% of his facial functions.

He had been left unable to breathe, swallow, or talk properly after an accident five years ago.

Full story: BBC News – Full face transplant man reveals his new look on TV

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