2007-05-09 03:21:47 · 8 answers · asked by blair.merrick 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
it does sound strange, but I think it was wonderful for that woman who was alive but whose face was completely gone. I don't see what else they were supposed to do - basically her whole face was gone. It's amazing what modern medicine can do!
2007-05-09 03:24:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Face transplantation is an evolving science. The first person to undergo this was a lady from france. I think there are some ethical issues that remain to be seen. I think that in her case, she met with some unfortunate circumstances and her face was destroyed by a dog. I think most would agree with transplantation as an option for people like her who are disfigured in some way just as transplantation is ok for other body organs. If done for other reasons, then obviously there might be some concerns.
2007-05-09 10:28:05 · answer #2 · answered by Doc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The body runs a high risk of infection and rejecting face transplants, but it can be successfully perfomed like the case of the French woman whose face was ravaged by a dog.
2007-05-09 10:25:24 · answer #3 · answered by Bunny Lebowski 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the same as with any transplantation . . .
For me personally? no thanx . . . seems like a form of cannibalism . . . but, to each his/her own.
2007-05-09 10:25:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is wonderful for people who have been horribly disfigured, but a tremendous amount of psychological trauma occurs along with it, and the patient should receive strong psychiatric support during the process.
2007-05-10 22:32:39 · answer #5 · answered by bad guppy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would a different face change who you are?
Unless cosmetic surgery is needed, it would be best
to keep what nature gave you.
2007-05-09 10:39:25 · answer #6 · answered by Fritzi W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think if you just want to change the way look, than NO! But if you were in an accident then obviously you need to!
2007-05-09 10:24:40 · answer #7 · answered by koko 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think my mother-in-law should consider it.
2007-05-09 10:27:05 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋