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Face Transplants: What's Your Opinion?

Diane4145 avatar
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Personally, I am all for it! :clap_1: Imagine all of the disfigured soldiers, accident/burn victims, that could have such better lives! What about the kids with congenital birth defects, accidents/ burns, etc., and all of the cruel remarks and mistreatment, they endure daily! From not only other kids, but adults too! Don't they deserve a chance, for any sense of normalcy :D ?

I lost a child at 10 mos. old, brought him home on oxygen and tube feeding, in and out of hospital, till he died. I did all humanly possible to give him any "sense of normalcy", that I could. Even if either of my sons chose to do this, I would support them! I don't feel that we can judge what's "best" for someone, till we've walked in their shoes! God willing, we never will!

However, I wholeheartely agree that extensive testing is necessary and only those found to be a "good candidate for best outcome", should be accepted. Obviously, this will eliminate alot!

I also feel, that the Donor's wishes should be honored and respected. I am a life long Organ Donor and will now offer my entire body, to others. Heck, I'll no longer need ANYTHING! I'll simply be above, with a smile! :razz:

The following article is from the AP:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050917...pcc3ICKs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3b2NibDltBHNlYwM3MTY

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Diane4145 avatar
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#2
It's a shame! :idontno: Seems people are possibly too afraid of topic :eek: and the marvels of medical technology to comment, huh? At least there are some of us, eager to be open minded! :clap_1:

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Cil avatar
Beach Fanatic
#3
Diane, maybe people do not know quite what to say.
Your post, to me, is of the don't-know-whether-to-laugh-or-cry variety.
(This is probably because my inner adolescent is always a heartbeat away, and the words 'face transplant' beg for some sort of smart-a$$ comment.)

I am all for helping burn victims or anyone else who would benefit from such surgery. It says 'donor' on my driver's license. My dad's corneas went to an elderly man in Brooklyn (he was a good 20 years older than my dad).

I am very sorry for the loss of your child.
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#4
I, too, am an organ donor. If they can use my skin, I say go for it-- the skin is an organ. Researchers are making incredible progress at growing skin cells in petri dishes. The skin grows at incredible rates and they are using it to help burn victims and many more types of injuries.

I must admit, when I saw your thread title, I thought this was going to be about a new type of plastic surgery for people living in Buckhead. You know, I'm tired of my face, may I buy yours? I promise to take care of it.
Kurt avatar
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#6
It didn't work out too well for Nicholas Cage and John Travolta.
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beats on hood
#7
The news guy on the NBC station in Panama City needs one. It hurts me to look at him when they break away twice an hour on The Today Show, especially if I'm eating breakfast. I know that's mean. Please forgive me. I know he can't help it, that is, unless he got a face transplant.
Diane4145 avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#8
Thank you for the kind words and comment! Though my mentioning my loss was not meant for any reason, other than this. And that is to always try to "do the right thing", to offer someone a better chance at having as much of a "normal" life, as possible! This is why I appreciate and respect this board, people can express themselves, good or bad, positive or negative! Also, it's really OK if people choose not respond. I only respond, when I feel moved too :biggrin: !



Diane, maybe people do not know quite what to say.
Your post, to me, is of the don't-know-whether-to-laugh-or-cry variety.
(This is probably because my inner adolescent is always a heartbeat away, and the words 'face transplant' beg for some sort of smart-a$$ comment.)

I am all for helping burn victims or anyone else who would benefit from such surgery. It says 'donor' on my driver's license. My dad's corneas went to an elderly man in Brooklyn (he was a good 20 years older than my dad).

I am very sorry for the loss of your child.
Diane4145 avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#9
SJ,

You're right! I'll bet most people figure that this thread's re:a quick fix, to a cosmetic issue. But in fact, it's about giving someone their life back! Or, at least as close to it! Thanks for your comment! :D


I, too, am an organ donor. If they can use my skin, I say go for it-- the skin is an organ. Researchers are making incredible progress at growing skin cells in petri dishes. The skin grows at incredible rates and they are using it to help burn victims and many more types of injuries.

I must admit, when I saw your thread title, I thought this was going to be about a new type of plastic surgery for people living in Buckhead. You know, I'm tired of my face, may I buy yours? I promise to take care of it.
Diane4145 avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#10
Or Michael Jackson! :eek:


It didn't work out too well for Nicholas Cage and John Travolta.
Paula avatar
Beach Fanatic
#11
I though that movie Face Off with Cage and Travolta was great. A really thriller (a bad guy ends up trading faces with a good guy) -- incredibly suspenseful because the good guy's family (wife and child) doesn't know that they're really spending time with the bad guy. Yech and scary.

I'm an organ doner, too. My grandmother was just about blind when she was in her 70s and we took her to Boston to have a cornea transplant. It was amazing when she was able to see again -- it lasted for about 10 years. And this was in the early 1980s. Still remember the wonderful doctor's name -- Dr. Borkoff. You never forget seeing someone get their sight back.

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beats on hood
#12
I though that movie Face Off with Cage and Travolta was great. A really thriller (a bad guy ends up trading faces with a good guy) -- incredibly suspenseful because the good guy's family (wife and child) doesn't know that they're really spending time with the bad guy. Yech and scary.

I'm an organ doner, too. My grandmother was just about blind when she was in her 70s and we took her to Boston to have a cornea transplant. It was amazing when she was able to see again -- it lasted for about 10 years. And this was in the early 1980s. Still remember the wonderful doctor's name -- Dr. Borkoff. You never forget seeing someone get their sight back.
Me, too. I'm an organ donor. Why let them be eaten by worms when you die if someone can benefit from them?

BTW "Face Off" is one of my favorite movies. I've seen it, like, 20 times. I love Travolta and Cage.
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#13
The news guy on the NBC station in Panama City needs one. It hurts me to look at him when they break away twice an hour on The Today Show, especially if I'm eating breakfast. I know that's mean. Please forgive me. I know he can't help it, that is, unless he got a face transplant.
Actually, the guy to whom you refer, is on Ch 7 out of Panama City Beach. I know this because my ex-wife prevented me from watching channel 7 because she had the same problem with that guy. She said looking at him made her sick. She was serious.
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beats on hood
#14
Actually, the guy to whom you refer, is on Ch 7 out of Panama City Beach. I know this because my ex-wife prevented me from watching channel 7 because she had the same problem with that guy. She said looking at him made her sick. She was serious.
Ditto.
Teresa avatar
SoWal Guide
#15
Actually, the guy to whom you refer, is on Ch 7 out of Panama City Beach. I know this because my ex-wife prevented me from watching channel 7 because she had the same problem with that guy. She said looking at him made her sick. She was serious.



whatever.. but HAAAAAAAAAAAA on the new avatar. I saw that dude in person!!!!!!!!!!!! :banging: :bicycle:
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#16
I though that movie Face Off with Cage and Travolta was great. A really thriller (a bad guy ends up trading faces with a good guy) -- incredibly suspenseful because the good guy's family (wife and child) doesn't know that they're really spending time with the bad guy. Yech and scary.

I cannot recall the title or author, but there is a classic short story about a taxidermist who killed someone. In order to prevent being caught, he removed the face of the victim and sewed onto his own. He walked around for a few days with the new face so that people would believe the dead guy was still alive. The problem comes when someone reports the taxidermist as missing. They blame the taxidermist who now has grown into the victim's skin. He cannot remove the new face and is convicted for murder of the taxidermist.

Anyone know the story? I may have to read it again.
Diane4145 avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#17
Poor Guy, he can't help it! :( I give him tons of accolades for not letting anything stop him, from success! He sure found it, didn't he? :clap_1:


Ditto.
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SoWal Expert
#18
whatever.. but HAAAAAAAAAAAA on the new avatar. I saw that dude in person!!!!!!!!!!!! :banging: :bicycle:
Is that Moondance?
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Meow
#19
I cannot recall the title or author, but there is a classic short story about a taxidermist who killed someone. In order to prevent being caught, he removed the face of the victim and sewed onto his own. He walked around for a few days with the new face so that people would believe the dead guy was still alive. The problem comes when someone reports the taxidermist as missing. They blame the taxidermist who now has grown into the victim's skin. He cannot remove the new face and is convicted for murder of the taxidermist.

Anyone know the story? I may have to read it again.

Definite "Twilight Zone" material!!!! Do do do do....
Moondance avatar
Beach Fanatic
#20
Is that Moondance?
No.

But imitation, as they say, is the sincerest form of flattery and henceforth I shall sit back and watch the emoticons fly... Tootsie's the winner and I am merely (looks like RO doesn't it?)
whiteyfunn avatar
SoWal Staff
#21
The news guy on the NBC station in Panama City needs one. It hurts me to look at him when they break away twice an hour on The Today Show, especially if I'm eating breakfast. I know that's mean. Please forgive me. I know he can't help it, that is, unless he got a face transplant.


Ummm, he freaks me out. He looks like Saddam Huessien. And, of course, I say that everytime I see him.
Diane4145 avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#22
Geez people, you don't even know why he looks like that! What if those are burn scars, or even severe acne scars? :( I say, "You Go Man", success and all! :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:


Ummm, he freaks me out. He looks like Saddam Huessien. And, of course, I say that everytime I see him.
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beats on hood
#23
Geez people, you don't even know why he looks like that! What if those are burn scars, or even severe acne scars? :( I say, "You Go Man", success and all! :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:
That's why I stated, "I know that's mean. Please forgive me. I know he can't help it."
Diane4145 avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#24
Re: Face Transplants: What's Your Opinion?

BR, this is why we can freely voice ourselves, good or bad, remember? :clap_1:

That's why I stated, "I know that's mean. Please forgive me. I know he can't help it."
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Funnkalicious
#25
Ummm, he freaks me out. He looks like Saddam Huessien. And, of course, I say that everytime I see him.

You have no heart. :nono1:
whiteyfunn avatar
SoWal Staff
#26
You have no heart. :nono1:

I wasn't even talking about his scars. I didn't even know he had any until somebody else mentioned it.

I was referring to his dark hair and mustache. You glance at him really fast they do look alike.

So please don't take anything I said the wrong way.

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