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Saving a Face

  • October 17, 2012
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Face transplants sound weird, but they’re becoming more common. Replacing part or all of a severely damaged face often provides better results than skin grafts from other parts of the body. As with any transplant, there’s a risk of rejection and other complications.

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