Friday, December 28, 2012

Richard Lee Norris's face transplant surgery details

Richard Lee Norris's face transplant surgery details [BEFORE/AFTER PHOTOS], A Virginia man who received a full-face transplant in March, after a disfiguring gun accident 15 years ago, says he's now able to walk past people without getting a second look.

After a gun accident took off half his face, Richard Lee Norris spent 15 years living as a recluse in Hillsville, Va. Horribly disfigured, he hid indoors. When he ventured out, it was behind a baseball cap and a surgical mask. He didn't pursue a career and never married. Now that has all changed. Go here to read more and see the before and after photos.