Face transplant
Face Transplant
A Face Transplant (pronunciation: /feɪs trænsˈplɑːnt/) is a medical procedure to replace all or part of a person's face using tissue from a donor. The first partial face transplant was performed in France in 2005, and the first full face transplant was completed in Spain in 2010.
Etymology
The term "Face Transplant" is derived from the English words "face", referring to the front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin, and "transplant", which originates from the Latin word 'transplantare' meaning to move from one place to another.
Procedure
The Face Transplant procedure involves removing the face from a deceased donor and attaching it to the patient. This includes the skin, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and sometimes bones. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and can take up to 36 hours to complete.
Risks and Complications
As with any major surgery, a Face Transplant carries potential risks and complications. These can include infection, bleeding, and complications from anesthesia. There is also the risk of transplant rejection, where the patient's immune system attacks the transplanted face.
Related Terms
- Organ Transplant: The process of surgically transferring a donated organ to a patient with a failing or damaged organ.
- Reconstructive Surgery: A type of plastic surgery performed to correct functional impairments caused by burns, traumatic injuries, or medical conditions.
- Immunosuppressant Drugs: Medications that reduce the body's immune response, used to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Face transplant
- Wikipedia's article - Face transplant
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