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Connie Culp - the First Face Transplant Recipient at Cleveland Clinic

In 2008 Connie Culp became the recipient of the world's first near total face transplant. She passed away at the age 57. “Connie was an incredibly brave, vibrant woman and an inspiration to many. Her strength was evident in the fact that she had been the longest-living face transplant patient to date. She was a great pioneer and her decision to undergo a sometimes-daunting procedure is an enduring gift for all of humanity.” Frank Papay, M.D., Chair of Cleveland Clinic’s Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Institute This story takes a look back at Connie's last surgery. Connie's the victim of a shotgun blast to the face became the recipient of the world's FIRST near total face transplant and is recovering from her final facial surgery - a procedure to remove extra skin around her jaw line. Learn more about this achievement by watching Cleveland Clinic's face transplant videos at http://bit.ly/175u9ya or by visiting http://bit.ly/18DXKlJ