Patrick Hardison’s Face Transplant: One Year Later
In August 2015, Patrick Hardison received the most complex and comprehensive face transplant to date from a team of surgeons led by Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez. One year later, Patrick is thriving and has made a remarkable recovery, returning to many of his everyday activities.
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I want to thank the donor family. Lets not forget what these people gave him.
@Trund27
4 жыл бұрын
TheLongjohntim absolutely.
@zanyzany7039
4 жыл бұрын
They held a moment of silence for David
@hapalapa8762
4 жыл бұрын
The doctor was a key part
@demonicentity4u481
4 жыл бұрын
@@hapalapa8762 Jews are good people If you say anything bad about them I'll be forced to report your comments for violating youtube terms of service Hate speech will not be tolerated
@hapalapa8762
4 жыл бұрын
Demonic Entity4u wtf? Who is this, Satan as the KZread monitor. Go ahead, report me, but u ain’t getting shit from that
It wasn't just the face, that's the donor's hair, ears, everything. Pat was totally burned bald, both ears gone, no eyelids. Look up his before pic, the transformation is miraculous.
@seriousaleks8752
4 жыл бұрын
What happened to the guy who donated his face ? Did he donate after death or did he willingly donate his face while still using it?
@blacklotus3205
4 жыл бұрын
Serious Aleks after death. He was a biker and died in an accident, and his wife donated his face.
@seriousaleks8752
4 жыл бұрын
@i am tree I was so rekt yesterday I couldn't think straight.. Now that I'm sober it makes sense that he died first
@jonah4958
4 жыл бұрын
Serious Aleks loooool
@MooJoo5555
4 жыл бұрын
@@seriousaleks8752 get help from a therapist
Man that donor saved so many lives after his own sorrowful death. He not only donated his heart, liver, and lungs, but also his FACE. That man is a true hero and will always be remembered. God bless him and his family.
Imagine just 5 years from now. Imagine what will be achievable in a decade.
@sandawise79
5 жыл бұрын
I wish a brain could be ....my granddaughter had a traumatic brain injury at two and she is 16 now but has a baby's mind
@gregorymalchuk272
5 жыл бұрын
@j Hopefully they will be able to regenerate the foreskins of genitally mutilated men and boys.
@gregorymalchuk272
5 жыл бұрын
@@sandawise79 They are testing chemicals in mice that when injected into the brain can repair the damage caused by artificially induced strokes.
@gregorymalchuk272
5 жыл бұрын
@@gokhankrkn They are ALREADY regenerating female genitals. Boys have the same basic human rights to physical integrity to a whole body as girls do.
@carolannnorwell
4 жыл бұрын
@@gregorymalchuk272 you cant regenerate a clitoris that has been surgically cut off....that is the equivalent of cutting off a penis....
The doctors did an excellent job, but all of this wouldn’t be possible if was for the donor’s family mercy.
homeboy looks younger and healthier than me...
@AntTurner
7 жыл бұрын
That's because his face is 27 years old lol
@lisam9622
5 жыл бұрын
Best surgery I ever saw
@tundra111
4 жыл бұрын
mixampo I know this was a year ago but damn did something happen to you that day?
@sid2037
4 жыл бұрын
@mixampo did you get out of the wrong side of the bed
@seb.is.missing
4 жыл бұрын
mixampo who hurt you
you can find the story of the donor, he was an amazing person. His eyes are similar, nose and mouth too. Patrick's face is still similar to the donor's face. The donor's face was from a young man, in his twenties and his mother met the Patrick. She cried of course, it still resembled her son's face. I hope no one forgets to thank him for helping this man, both should be commended.
@21whichiswhich
6 жыл бұрын
C T's His mother is such an amazing human being. There's few recipients of her sons organ who had change their lives for good.
@lucy0537
5 жыл бұрын
C T's I just seen that video n when the Mom asked if she could kiss his forehead I just cried !! This story touched my heart more than I can say !!
@menosbbgirl
4 жыл бұрын
C T's where can I find the story of the donor?💗
@texasred2702
4 жыл бұрын
@@menosbbgirl look up Nightline face transplant, that's where I first saw this story.
@larrygriggs7789
4 жыл бұрын
He has is face back, fire fighters do alot for us
This is the beauty of humans. A man who died gave his body to science who would save a man who dedicated his life to save other lives. I don't know if my sentences makes sense, but it truly touched my heart. Edit : wow, just wow, he's physically 90% himself again this is CRAZYYYYYYYYYYYYY. Major major respect to all the surgeons.
The donor family are the most remarkable, empathic and kind humans on this sad planet. The medical teams that made this possible for Pat are far and beyond the best of the best!🙏❤️❤️❤️
It’s not even noticeable that he had a face transplant. Amazing
@clintmatthew1
4 жыл бұрын
That's a lie
@centho8354
4 жыл бұрын
Its barely noticeable but gosh that's so beautiful to see this
@banksnicholson6754
4 жыл бұрын
Not very noticeable one of the better ones, I’d say the eyes are a bit baggy but wonderful job.
@A.Krispy
4 жыл бұрын
He looks real good when u consider all he’s been through- a few days of overgrowth of beard stubble like when a guy needs a shave would add a nice natural touch to frame his face.
@bradhurst6834
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah he looks like he has some sort of genetic problem or a deformity, that's what most people probably think when they see him on the street. Before he looked like something from a horror movie so it is an incredible improvement.
That is so amazing what the doctor has done . I had tears of joy for this man and the donors family ❤️
Beautiful. I am donating my whole body once I’m gone I have no need for it and look how it can live on! My heart can beat again in someone else my kidneys liver lungs can all have purpose again . My skin eyes etc can all go to people who need them. What use to they have after death if you do not donate?. Make sure if you are willing to donate your organs or body to help others live , You let family know of your wishes make a will or at least express what you want. Look at the good it can do🙂
@youdeservetobehappynow7584
6 жыл бұрын
Bonnie Nash aww I might do the same too
@houzebill
6 жыл бұрын
make sure u dont smoke or your organs wont be used
@rachaeldoss5152
6 жыл бұрын
Bonnie Nash I already pledged my whole body when I'm gone
@lindananahayashida8303
6 жыл бұрын
sorry.. but i would hate it if my body got cut once i die.. n yes.. it will be of use.. in some way.. onxe my body mixes with the earth.. it will be of use in some form of energy.. just that.. it wont be of much use immediately.. but in the long run.. i dont really care about others.. in the end.. everyone wilk die.. so.. it doesnt matter anyway.. also.. even if i have to donate.. id only do it.. for.. maybe for a kid.. who hasnt lived long enough.. but i doubt my organs will fit for a kid..
@janellcrews3999
6 жыл бұрын
That's what I want to do as well.
betcha if they'd let him, he'd suit back up and get right back on the old red ladder and get back to fighting fires. Well done man, well done.
@sweetfry
4 жыл бұрын
or he has horrifying PTSD, who knows
@x-fayad-x8828
4 жыл бұрын
In sorry but he would not do that he lived in dear for 14 years
@LLD-yl4wi
4 жыл бұрын
Mike Anetsberger probably
@raahimhadi4905
4 жыл бұрын
he needs a break
@EggieBoi1284
4 жыл бұрын
If it were me I would choose not to return purely out of respect for the person who donated their face and not wanting to risk it getting burnt
Wow, Dr. Rodriguez is brilliant, a genius! Imagine that! The first complete face transplant in the world! That is truly a miraculous operation. Just think of how complicated it must be to reattach all of the blood vessals and nerves. It's amazing how the face has gotten color and how its gotten progressively tighter and hair grew back on the scalp. The only think that still looks a little off are his eyelids, but that will probably get better too.
@ccthecatcosmia7745
7 жыл бұрын
Ray Sand Yup! :D
@hennesseygoting9403
6 жыл бұрын
Ray Sand Dr's are amazing wow!!!
@mirandascoool
4 жыл бұрын
Compared to a year prior it's amazing. After seeing him before he looks totally normal to me in this video.
@mirandascoool
4 жыл бұрын
@Rahul Khanduri why can't you just help educate instead of being so rude? You are clearly the idiot in this situation, not the other person. I hope you have a better day tomorrow.
I remember last time his teeth moved and his lips didn’t but now his teeth and lips move normally
The eyes are so jarring for me. I felt the same with the most recent face transplant story too. They say the eyes are the window to the soul, but I feel the donor’s presence still too. Not in a bad or disrespectful way, it’s actually very precious. I can’t even fathom the incredible emotional strength everyone involved must have. Much respect for them all ✌🏼♥️
Wow! He looks AMAZING!!!
@zlurkx2432
4 жыл бұрын
Facts
@reeeaaaalll
3 жыл бұрын
Double facts
@TracyH13
2 жыл бұрын
Quadruple facts
This is the best face transplant I've seen.
It’s amazing how well his face healed and took to his body.
this is so amazing. god bless every one of the people involved.
@what7psp
5 жыл бұрын
God bless science
@thatoneguy3437
4 жыл бұрын
laurel mcbeath true cutie
another life saved by the progress :D
@thedarkcod4824
4 жыл бұрын
Frank Garrett That was very rude young man, apologize immediately
@luisitocomunista546
4 жыл бұрын
Lillipup 21 Sorry for that, there are a lot of (Forgive the expression) assholes in this world
@asis_thoughts4399
4 жыл бұрын
did you donate the face of the man who ''died in the accident''?
Sad circumstances have turned into an amazing outcome. God bless you Patrick and your family too!
I cant be the only one who got emotional about this hero. So much respect for him sacrificing himself in order to save lives, and almost Much much MUCH respect to the young man who donated his face and organs and his family.
you guys remember the movie in the 90's face off with jhon travolta. well here it is welcome to the future.
What heroes Pat and Dave are along with their families. Great to see such amazing people like this! Rest in peace and never be forgotten Dave.
What a great ending to a story,not just his for him and the donors family also. Donors mom will still get to see her baby...
He talks so clearly too. Wow... Modern Medicine is a blessing to those who need it ❤ I'm happy for this family and I thank the family who donated.
Best result of a face transplant I've ever seen. Thank goodness for the doctors who are perfecting this technique and the donors who make it possible.
Can we all just take a moment to thank everybody that made this miracle happen?
Not only does his transplant look amazing, I think he looks better than before. You can just see how happy and confident he is.
Anyone notice what a great tibre this guy has in his speaking voice ? he'd make a great narrator for movies or voiceovers or even reading of childrens stories on a podcast ..... I really think his voice is mellow and calming
Thanks to both Patrick for putting your life on the line (like many first responders do every day), to the person who's face was donated, and to the doctors and nurses who performed this operation. The world is a better place because of all of you.
My heart breaks thinking about the donor and his family, especially the mother
This story moved me to tears :"-)
@greedmane
4 жыл бұрын
Dont blame you tbh its sad but amazing
Dude this shit is what I watch when I need to lift my spirits, I love how happy him and his family seem after the transplant and its a reminder to not take the things I have for granted
The way his face looks is truly amazing..
What a hero!! God bless him and the donor who helped give Pat his life back. 🙏🏻❤️
Wow!!! Patricks facial muscles has really formed into his Donor's facial tissue. Fascinating!!! A true Blessing.
"I'll never look at myself as an overnight sensation, I'm just Pat and I'll always be Pat"
This is really the best face transplant I ever seen! God bless the doctor, the donor and the man.
His new face make him more looks like his mother!
@normacolon9618
4 жыл бұрын
He still had the bone structure of his own face.
A man with a beautiful heart and beautiful family. He's inspiring💜
Incredible work by Dr. Rodriguez and his team. Just unbelievable.
I am so happy for him and for his family. Thank you for posting such great and positive news.
Absolutely amazing man! I’m glad to see him enjoying life to the fullest. Much respect!
Its amazing and inspiring that he still has the motivation to go to the gym after all that has happened to him. I can barley push myself to go. wow...
He really does resemble his donor, but also his former self (before the burns). It's like a blend of features. Honestly, the science and the compassion that went into giving this man his dignity and pride back is astounding
I'm so glad you have your life back, and so thankful to the donor and their family. God bless you all. 🙏🇬🇧
This is absolutely phenomenal watching this makes me so happy
Truly impressive man! He deserves to have a good life :)
Unbelievable.. He looks absolutely wonderful.. It is hard to even grasp that Doctors could do this operation and have it be so successful... What a wonderful gift to give this man..
This is truly an amazing story. I am so glad he was able to get a face and the donors family made that happen as well. This is a very inspiring story. ❤️
so happy for them ! my dad hits his 3rd birthday next month for a heart but this is insanely impressive! I wish my dad would go to the gym.
Great story. Now he has a 20 year-old face. God bless them all❤️
I am so glad for this guy. It is nice to hear about good things once in a awhile.
Miracle.. God bless you, Pat.❤️
Mr Pat-You are one true hero. Thank you for your service, Sir.
He deserves the goodness of life thats was a great happiness of a mom seen the face and other organ to provide a new life its god willing..happy for them.
Absolutely remarkable outcome with Patrick,👍👍👍
I’m so floored with how well he came move his mouth while talking. It’s amazing.
Remember that this mans in his 40’s he be looking goood for his age
Good on you Patrick God bless you.👌
He looks so much younger and better looking than his old self. Congratulations! You are such inspiration, it takes the resiliency of a giant to appreciate one’s life. You shown how we have the capacity to turn a tragedy into a greater faith
Absolutely and utterly amazing! These surgeons are truly heroes - breathtaking skill. Wonderful, wonderful story, and outcome 🙂
Amazing how his nose resembles his mothers and his sons.
@someonesomewhere1500
5 жыл бұрын
I think it is because he still has his own bone structure under the new face.
This is incredible. Imagine what will be possible in the next 10 years!
I think he is the kind of man that, even after knowing the pain and misery of being that badly burnt and injured he was. Would still run in to a burning building if someone was in the need of help. A true Hero! And a man to really be inspired by.
He looks great! I was so surprised to see the difference a year made.What an awesome man and thanks to the doctors who made this possible.
Such a well deserving human being! May the beautiful spirit of the free spirit who's Mother allowed this donation be thought of in grace!
Damn that is so amazing! He looks completely fine now! He deserved this!
Wow. Fantastic result. Well done. God bless you all.
Wow. Absolutely fantastic. I’m so happy for him and for the people who will do such a selfless act when they are going through the worst moment of their lives. ❤️❤️❤️
I'm so happy for him ♡
@traintechnology21stglobe9
6 жыл бұрын
What's the boys name at 1:24
@01narrator
4 жыл бұрын
@@traintechnology21stglobe9 Why?
What a great video, great guy, so much we can learn from him, Patrick you are awesome man 👍👍👍
He has a very nice voice! Wonderful Video!!!
He is so tough mentally (And physically too) Salute 👏👏🙏
Wow, nothing is impossible 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Lo dejaron bien GUAPO 👌👍👍👍
Amazing! How wonderful this can be done to help people!
I’m just blown away by David’s family donating his organs, that alone is a wonderfully selfless act, but to donate something so intimate as his face, which is his identity, is incredible... you can even see on Patrick’s forehead a chicken pox scar that David had on his forehead, which is obvious of course but it’s so unbelievable how far surgery has come. This is such a great story
Just a straight up feel good story.
Amazing Hero. Praise God.
This is the most amazing surgery I've ever seen. The Surgeons who performed the transplant are gifted with talent and skills that are not of this world. God bless this man and his family. And of course the medical team of the most amazing people on the planet.
Keep your great attitude!!
the people who disliked this should be ashamed
I wasn't like, completely blown away until I realized THEY GAVE HIM FUCKING EARS
Was happy to see he survived this surgery and I think he is remarkable
This story is so amazing 💕
I really want to donate my hole body when I don't need it, but my face is my face, imagine my family knowing that other person is going to have the face of her dead daughter, god..
I have a question does his face age?
@malakh731
6 жыл бұрын
Ninja Gamer Yes. the telomeres in the cells (which are responsible for aging) will continue shortening. he might have a slowed facial aging process because he doesn't seem to move his face all that much (so not many wrinkles i guess)
That is so incredible. We are seriously living in the future. Amazing work by the doctor and Patrick for risking his life for the future of medicine
Just amazing! What a comfort it must be to the donor's family, too, to know so much good came from his tragic accident. My son died 2 years ago of cancer and I would willingly have agreed to donating his organs as would he if it had been possible. I would urge everyone reading this to let your family know you'd want to save other lives if you died.
@VH-gw3qi
10 ай бұрын
I’m so sorry for your loss x
This is just creepy. I couldn't wear someone elses face on my face. I know its so great and a blessing, but no way!
@watertower1
3 жыл бұрын
I agree like I guess I’m happy for him but there’s something a little off about transplants. Especially face transplants
El doctor es mexicano
@richardorozco2243
5 жыл бұрын
Cubano
I am so happy for you. You look amazing!
Praying for everyone and everything❤️🙏❤️🙏
That was touching as fuck
Don't anyone disrespect someone who'd lay their life on the line for yours.
I'm so glad they are able to do this now. It gives so many people so much hope at a chance for a normal life. God bless them.
This is unbelievable, it’s truly a miracle! I’m so happy for him.