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flag Derek Pfaff receives life-changing face transplant after 2014 suicide attempt left him disfigured.

flag Derek Pfaff, 30, received a life-changing face transplant at Mayo Clinic after a 2014 suicide attempt left him severely disfigured. flag The 50-hour surgery, involving 80 healthcare professionals, used advanced microsurgery techniques and a virtual surgical plan to replace 85% of his facial features, including his nose, lips, teeth, and eyelids. flag Dr. Samir Mardini led the team, emphasizing the procedure’s life-enhancing impact, improving Pfaff’s ability to breathe, chew, and express emotions.

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