Firefighter's face transplant is making medical history

Patrick Hardison's face transplant has given him a new hope for life. He can now walk in crowds without strangers staring and pointing at him.

[SuperWatson]

the firefighter is a hero but the donor was a hero too

[stephaniepickup]

Here I am complaining about the stupidest things in life! This man is my hero!

[amandadf]

This is why firefighters and police officers should get more respect. They risk their lives for the sake of strangers.

[PrincessWarrior]

This is the best facial-transplant I have seen, thus far.

[commonman]

I said it many times before, And I'll say it again... SCIENCE ROCKS!!!

[PrincessWarrior]

He's actually a cute guy - not surprising since the donor was a handsome man.

[StupendousJia]

I hope his body doesn't reject it later on.

[chrisdooley]

I love this stuff. Maybe some day they'll be able to fix people with spinal cord injuries like mine with the level of science like this. To think surgeons in Russia are doing a head transplant next year. Fascinating times we live in :)

[johnpatricio]

He looks like he's ready to start putting out fires again.

[gordonbradley]

see what we can do when we support one another.

[evanosborne]

Holy shit they did a great job on his new face!

[LoriannSmithsanpell]

His recovery has been a long journey, and it was good to hear him say all the stress and worry is gone and that he is enjoying life again.

[Sopherian]

Wow!! That is insane. He looks so good now. Incredible to see what doters can do. And i am so happy for that guy.

[irmaplantz]

If someone deserves a second chance to be happy is you! Thank u! You r a hero!

[blueduderecreation]

Medical science has come a long way, this is awesome

[shadow-Sun]

God bless you and the deceased donor for his familys unselfish act , I wish you well for the future .

[lhaviland]

This is the most "flawless" one I've seen yet.

[tarrahforcier]

Thank god for modern medicine miracles like this happen. He deserves this.

[ghandhavikadavidasi]

Am so proud of his forage a true human soul he is ..

[Jared-]

But I must ask, what happens when or if rejection occurs? Does the face "die"? Must it be removed and a new face transplanted?