Cameron Underwood’s Face Transplant Journey

Cameron Underwood, a 26 year-old man from Yuba City, California, travels across the country to enroll in NYU Langone Health’s preeminent Face Transplant Program after suffering a severe facial injury. In January 2018, Eduardo D. Rodriguez, MD, DDS, chair of the Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, and the Helen L. Kimmel Professor of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, performed the most technologically-advanced face transplant, replacing much of Cameron’s upper, mid, and lower face and jaws -- ultimately allowing Cameron an extraordinary second chance at life. Cameron’s story culminates with meeting his donor’s family in an emotional reunion, which takes place less than a year after the life-changing transplant was performed.
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[@jennawholoveseric]

The mother of the donor has to be one of the most courageous women I’ve ever seen. Wow. She had just lost her son when she embraced Cam and his mom and wholeheartedly wished them well.

[@alenalee1943]

Jenna Hoff That made me bawl like a baby!

[@counterstrikelord]

I wish more people were like her

[@ambergreen6714]

For sure!

[@pattis2641]

I am a chronic pain sufferer and also a Christian who believes that what I am going through is nothing compared to what this family has felt. It makes me feel ashamed when I complain or when I say things mean or critical because of my own lack of abilities due to the pain. But I pray, upon my death, that they use any and every healthy piece of my body to save someone like this young man. I believe God saved him for this purpose, to have another chance to live without fear, sickness or self doubt that he was feeling when he tried to kill himself. This is just one person that was saved by the donor's body and they are ALIVE because God intervened and took someone home to heaven so others, who may not have been believers of Christ have now found Gods grace.

[@not..A..channel]

Jenna Hoff thats humanity!

[@Raddrickheffley]

‘Thank you for letting my son live on’ that was so Fucking beautiful I can’t even comprehend what a great soul she is.

[@frisbe9279]

dabb whip nae nae

[@cathyk9615]

Your comment would've been more beautiful without the F-bomb.

[@Raddrickheffley]

Cathy K I couldn’t give a single fuck what you think about my comment bud lmao

[@Gen-X_Dirtbag]

@@Raddrickheffley Right?! I started crying involuntarily while I was watching this and started choking on the rice I was eating🙊🙊😭😭💖💖💖

[@leslieludwick1321]

TheFartSmeller69420 Really? Do you eat with that mouth?

[@bdaly03]

Holy cow... the mother that just lost her son, the first things she said to Cameron's mom was "Thank God for you, I'm so happy for you, thank you for letting my son live on". I cannot imagine even for a millisecond what anyone in this situation feels like, but her courage, faith, and love is pouring out of herself freely and I pray that our Loving Father will restore her mind, body and spirit so she can enjoy life again.

[@mandylou-who2238]

Very well said. I agree 100% with you.

[@islam_will_Dominate]

She's coping but nice nonetheless.

[@lil_weasel219]

it must be bizarre to her her sons face on someone else

[@bdaly03]

@God Is Up Above interesting username. I will always respect science and technology as they are the reason why life saving procedures like the one featured in this video can happen in the first place. I will not support your comment about God being a mythic character. God created man, who created science and technology. It is because of God’s creations that any of this is possible. I pray that someday you encounter something or someone that will open your heart and mind to living in the light of our Heavenly Father. Whilst we don’t agree, I will still respect you as a person and respect your right to believe otherwise and your right to speak words that I do not personally agree with. I’m thankful to God for everything that I have, including the ability to have conversations like this with people all over the world. Blessing to you, fellow humans. Be kind to others and also yourself!

[@Totalinternalreflection]

She said nothing about faith, it’s just a figure of speech, don’t corrupt her story with your own narrative.

[@james87367]

That woman who just lost her son and greeted them like they were long lost family was absolutely beautiful. What a stunning person.

[@robertklingensmith6456]

That doctor is world class. Need more high quality doctors like this.

[@MM-dq2pi]

Dr Rodriguez said in this interview that Cameron's was only the third face transplant he had performed?! Amazing! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGHde5SGlKp_iKs

[@ronnito_3028]

Cuban pride!!!!!

[@pattis2641]

And the nurses need to be acknowledged for their 24/7 commitment AND COMPASSION to their patients!💙❤🥰🙏🤗💛✝️💚🌈💜

[@pattis2641]

@Moonrock High Yes, but not nearly enough for what they do. I just left a hospital after 5 days, and the CNA'S do all the crappy, literally work. And the doctors don't do what they can do IF NOT FOR THE NURSES, WHO RELY ON THE CNA'S. I think they are heroes for WANTING TO DO THIS WORK!! It's a THANKLESS JOB, 90% of the time, at least based on my own experience. GOD BLESS THEM, AND THEN SOME MORE!!!🙏✝️🙏✝️

[@furyroad028]

@Allen Portz 😂

[@ScottishMatters]

The donor's mother humbles me. What a generous, selfless spirit.

[@nelzelpher2088]

The guy looks damn good

[@liam1515]

Andrew Demidov no

[@brie6874]

Andrew Demidov I agree that’s one of the best face transplants I’ve seen

[@refatahmed4246]

I literally cried watching her hugging him.

[@xXxMoondustedxXx]

When she said "thank you for letting my son love on" I started bawling

[@beautifulspirit2973]

Best transplant ever. He looks amazing for a guy that’s gone through so much. The surgeons are angels

[@kelseymathias3881]

This is a much bigger accomplishment than even going to Mars!

[@tavanium]

Yes. I am astounded at how well the procedure went and how great he really looks. Just holy cow, wow!

[@helmutdergroe9457]

I have cock transplant, 1m horse cock. Its best transplant ever its so biiiiiig

[@indigneouschupacabra43]

@@helmutdergroe9457 thats right homie

[@helmutdergroe9457]

@@indigneouschupacabra43 you wan see?

[@mandylou-who2238]

“Thank you for letting my son live on!!!” Wow... Goosebump moment.

[@helenamirian908]

My eyes leaked.

[@Nutty151]

Part of her son's face is still literally alive on someone else's body. It is living tissue while the rest of his body disintegrated. Kind off bizarre to think about.

[@miriamschmitz394]

Ouch, right in the feels.. urgh

[@pyark]

the tears bro

[@heatherly86]

I instantly started sobbing

[@briggyb]

"Thank you. Thank you for letting my son live on." 3:05 Oh to have a heart like that in such a devastating time.

That is an admirable mother. I wish I could have just a fraction of her strength. My goodness what a lady.

[@tangaz5819]

Jade I know! Not many people like that exist. She’s incredible. I’m glad they didn’t decline meeting with her.

[@SweetyD2023]

Such two great mothers! I live in the US & my donor is from Germany! I got stem cells from a donor from across the world because of MCL. My own three sisters by the same mom & dad didn't match me. Although my match was inside of me & can't be seen visual, it was amazing to me & really made me think of how close we all are as humans. I owe my life to her! I had to wait a year to speak to her but now we both talk regularly. She calls me her little stem cell twin, lol. I'm so happy for this guy & the doctors who do amazing things. It just keeps getting better!

[@CasTV87]

That part broke my heart.

[@penguinisnotracist8440]

Yeah, and he be like " shit why I am still alive?" Stupid suicidal maniac.

[@itsmelive]

"Thank you for letting my son live on." Wow. That moment got me. So many different ways the meeting could have gone and this mother chose the most beautiful outlook.

[@rosemariemaldonado5886]

Aq

[@melissagarduno3001]

He looks really good. They did an amazing job. The donor's mother had such incredible strength and love. What a beautiful story. I wish these families well.

[@Lovedrawing1]

My god, the way the donors' mother reacted made me cry, like, instantly. I'd wish I could give her a hug

[@stephanies7284]

Same,I was brawling the way she received them. She just lost her son,but is comforting them. What a great woman.

[@louisdasilva3359]

Forget about it

[@djshockafrica4330]

Me too, I shed a tear

[@nayelip2388]

I'm speechless. That plastic surgeon did an incredible job.

[@phase-h9858]

That’s not a plastic surgeon

[@petpeeves6019]

Nayeli P William fisher is my cousin. My mom Amy fisher is William fishers aunt. They live in New York and I’m seeing them during spring break. I never met William unfortunately nor any of my aunts on my moms side.

[@pekepistolas2126]

Liar

[@slurp3194]

Nayeli P nothing compared to what he had originally. I don’t know what caused him to shoot himself but you people need to talk about how u feel and let people know how ur doing and get help. He is extremely lucky and i don’t give a fuck how amazing what they did was it will never be perfect he will never be normal.

[@petpeeves6019]

Sweaty Back I can’t argue I don’t have any proof but the words that come out of my moth

[@radred1882]

Honestly, I'd like to see how is Cameron now a days three years after his surgery. How his routine is, how much he was able to control his facial expressions, how much his scars have disappeared or even if him and his family have been keeping contact with the donor's mother and what's her views on the whole thing.

[@ZenataUSA]

And he looks so good too! The donor's mother is an absolutely remarkable person. It shook me to my core when she came to meet Cameron before the surgery. I haven't gone from zero to bawling faster in my life.

[@absolutelilly]

Best looking face transplant I've ever seen

[@DPLZNT]

I was just going to say that. Usually, I feel like they look unnatural and too large for their body but they did a good job on him and he seems to be very appreciative of it

[@jenniferking7548]

Yes and thank goodness he still has his eye sight.

[@lilytyler80]

Yes!

[@idohair303]

Cameron looks amazing! Wow!!!

[@djinkentertainment]

Yeah thought the same thing and even said wow a couple times out loud to myself! Praise God that he’s living life.

[@DocBree13]

“Thank you for letting my son live on.” I’m gutted - can’t stop crying. God bless that dear woman.

[@vanessabunnie9262]

when i was 15yrs old, i tried committing suicide. i took 20 pills. i was so close to death. my whole body swelled up. i got bumps all over my body. my throat was startin to close up and i could barely even breathe. i knew i was seconds away from death. i was gasping for air. i got scared and regretted it right away. i wished ive never done it. for the first time in my life, i cried out to God and told him i dont wanna die. i jus need help. plz help me. plz help me. i wept. within seconds, i felt this warmth, love and peace surround me. i knew for a fact it was God. within seconds, he healed my whole body. i could breathe. swelling was gone. he instantly delivered me from suicidal thoughts and depression after strugglin with it for 6yrs. psychiatrists and psychologists and takin their medicine never helped. the only thing that WORKED was when i cried out to God and asked him for help. he instantly saved me and delivered me and performed miracles on me. he gave me a new outlook on life. for once in my life i actually wanted to live and not die. that was something odd for me cuz for 6yrs i wanted to die so bad. my mom had cancer and shes the reason why i tried taking my life cuz i didnt wanna lose her. i lost her at 16yrs old and lost my dad at 17yrs old. i didnt kno Jesus until i was 24 n a half yrs old. im 25 now n my relationship with Jesus is so strong. hes helped me change into a whole diff person. ppl actually see the miraculous change in me. if it wasnt for Jesus, id be dead right now. The only healer u need is Jesus. hes our healer. Go to Jesus for healing. im living proof 😊💖 Jesus loves u😊💖 he wants u to repent and forsake ur sins, be born again and place ur faith n trust in him. start havin a personal relationship with Jesus and obey him 😊💖.

[@garystein7883]

Hi Brenda, how are you doing?

[@Izabelcsilva-px7xh]

@@garystein7883 ❤️👍

[@garystein7883]

@@Izabelcsilva-px7xh How are you doing?

[@TheGiable]

@@vanessabunnie9262 Thanks God🙏🏽

[@samnicole9803]

He looks incredibly similar to the way he previously did. With the sunglasses on, you can’t even tell. With years of speech therapy it will be almost unknown.

[@Oatmealism]

Your face is more defined by the underlaying bone structure, they transplanted the facial tissue and muscle, but the underlaying bone is the same, given enough time, there will almost be no difference between before the injury and after the surgery

[@DelusionalMoron]

@@Oatmealism bone got transplanted. only defining facial bone structure that stayed the same for this one are browridge and cheekbones.

[@Thebensupremacy]

@@Oatmealism there was no underlying bone structure lol

[@Oatmealism]

@@Thebensupremacy Yes, yes there is, it's called a skull, we all have one.

[@Thebensupremacy]

@@Oatmealism he blew the lower portion of his face off. *that includes the bone structure* you're picking a weird hill to die on and looking stupid for it.

[@sierra7202]

Incredible story. The woman who lost her son is amazing. She donated her son's face to a stranger and she was happy to. It was her way of giving another person a second chance at life and to let her child's face live on. God bless her for giving up her son's face to save another mother's child's face. It's incredible how God works to make things happen.

[@nickrivera4116]

25 hour sergery?!?!? Jesus surgeons are amazing

[@jamesagwe2981]

That's nothing the longest surgery ever was 96hours

[@lazarolandeiro9206]

Jesus is amazing our father

[@jamesagwe2981]

@@lazarolandeiro9206 did someone tell you to like Jesus or did you do it on your own?

[@lazarolandeiro9206]

Something done on my own

[@seankingston7518]

@@lazarolandeiro9206 The surgeons are amazing, jesus didn't do shit you fucking clown lmao, where was jesus when the dude blew his own face off LOL, oh and jesus isn't real, sorry

[@leandrogomes2351]

Imagine how good face transplant is going to look in the future

[@stephaniehavoksen1761]

I actually think about that all the time

[@annetteslife]

I can just see the more advanced technology in the future that will make it happen

[@captainlazerbeam6936]

just imagine,btw 169 likes, nice

[@leandrogomes2351]

CAPTAIN LAZERBEAM ty

[@Axel-rh2dg]

🇷🇺👋 😖😪 🙏🏻🙏🏻✊️🙂

[@carlamarie110]

This doctor is a godsend. You can see how much he cares for his patients. Truly amazing.

[@HiThere-go8tw]

This HAS to be the most successful face transplant ive seen on youtube. Like wow, it healed very nicely.

[@IndigoRoses7]

The mother to mother hug after the donor died. Ugh my heart broke

[@joshua4859]

That is an incredible surgery. You would never suspect his face was as disfigured as it was. Modern medicine, ladies and gentlemen. And it's only going to get better

[@JadedJarvis]

Medicine*

[@ivonned32]

Modern. Better. Hahahahahahahaha

[@jefff8699]

Modern medicine is weed!.. that’s modern surgery !!!

[@rowane965]

@@ivonned32 It's only improving from here. I don't see what the problem is

[@rainy4208]

@@ivonned32 Yeah,you would go back in time to have your leg operated without any anesthetics n shit.

[@jeffsaviano7906]

Suddenly, all my problems seem trivial. God bless the mother of the son that passed away and God bless the young man with a new face and outlook on life. My prayers go out to all of them.

[@Irishrebel092]

Every time he's shown after the transplant, he's smiling. Hope he never stops.

[@TH-tl6sy]

Kind of a mind bender. Young man tries to kill himself only to live with the scars. Young man dies that, undoubtedly wanted to live, and gives maimed young man a second chance at life.

[@Baensky]

@Monte Blue thats kind of fair now , but it costs his family 1,5 mio or 1 mio

[@pleashette9108]

I was thinking the same thing.This shit is crazy and unfair..Life is so ..Im at a lost for words..1 wanted to die and he lives.The other wanted to live and he dies ..the other gets his face and lives on. Blows my mind...

[@brendawheelen637]

And so it is...

[@krisskora7164]

“God works in mysterious ways”

[@IDrinkVodkaNemiroff]

Oh thank you! I was thinking it, but you said it perfectly 👌

[@lunaeinhorn]

"thank you for letting my son live on" I cried. I shed a tear. Thats one of the most beautiful and saddest things Ive ever heard :(

[@refatahmed4246]

I literally cried when that happened.

[@freefall9176]

@John Wilson Don't be rude lol

[@weddletina777]

I remember Cameron when his injury first occurred. He’s been so brave through it all! I remember you walking around the unit. Look how far you’ve come!

[@MFWb00bi3s]

by "injury" do you mean "suicide attempt"? by "look how far [they've] come" do you mean "look how privileged they are"?

[@fartlordsmellytoe3690]

@@MFWb00bi3s technically it's still an injury because literally half of his face was blown off, By "how far they've come" they meant how far he's come from not having a mouth to having his lower face back and being able to smile and act normal again.

[@sarahlouise7163]

🤫

[@DanielLopez-fj9yz]

For any family of a donor you don’t know how great a sacrifice you all have made and your loved one. One of the greatest acts of kindness I think any human can give

[@shaboohshoobah714]

This is by far the best face transplant I've ever seen. Hats off to Dr. Rodriguez.

[@iwatchkittenvids45]

And to the nurses and staff that took care of transplant during procurement, OR, and post-op

[@shaboohshoobah714]

@@iwatchkittenvids45 Absolutely!

[@shellpeters4046]

There are many more amazing

[@shellpeters4046]

Ok

[@betorivas7802]

Do you know witch from are his Parents?

[@faviopalma8238]

He had more hope while having no face than before he shot himself. That shows how strong and dangerous can be dark feelings. Never understimate the killing power of bullying, of a heartbreak, of rejection, of failure. Those struggles are real.

[@chin_chiller]

Thank you for this comment.

[@alissan69]

YOEL Palma it’s too bad people can’t take rejection well and kill themselves it’s sad.

[@charlottewhite7065]

so very very true. see some one hurting, reach out .

[@detroitfettyghost8492]

@@charlottewhite7065 amen!

[@DavidRenegade]

YOEL Palma Satan is evil

[@b.walker5955]

I feel so insignificant when I watch Doctor Rodriguez's skill. The hours he studied to become a doctor, the hours, late night he worked to master a craft that had not be done before, leave me in shame. I have lived those same hours, and have not achieved with them what he has. REMARKABLE. Awe inspiring. Always an honor. ~ The donor mother...ROCKSTAR.

[@james87367]

10's of thousands of hours to become a top surgeon like that.

[@kezfaz6429]

Please don’t think you’re not relevant. You are. Everybody is different. God bless you xx

[@b.walker5955]

@@kezfaz6429 Such a thoughtful comment. Thank you for taking the time to be so kind. I receive your advice with gratitude as well as the blessing. ~ May God richly bless you as well. XX

[@sherrelogan6323]

You should never feel shame for not having the same talents this amazing surgeon has. We all have talents, but we can't all have the same talents. Even the most uneducated person in the world has talents whether it might be comforting a crying child or singing to comfort a dying elder. Never feel worthless because you think you don't measure up to someone else. ❤😊

[@b.walker5955]

@@sherrelogan6323 So thoughtful to have left such kindness in the comments. While you meant them for me...that level of kindness will be served out to many who may also need such a reminder. Your great example has the power to make CHANGE! WELL DONE YOU!🤗🥰 Group Hug everyone! 👧👩‍🦰👨‍🦱👩🏽‍🦱👴🏽👳🏽‍♂👨🏼‍🦰👨🏾

[@stevenliberadzki9160]

Wow. I can't even fathom the feeling of the donors mother when seeing her sons face on another man. You could see the pure emotion on her face. Just an amazing story.

[@MFWb00bi3s]

better than the one of kid who tried to kill himself thats for sure

[@maggiee639]

One of the families I grew up with lost their son suddenly. The mother got to meet some of the people who received his organs and she said it was a great gift.

[@jennafishy97]

"Thank you for letting my son live on." This is a truly beautiful act of kindness. Sign up to be an organ donor - you can save lives and make a tragedy into a story of hope.

[@donnaknudson7296]

Give your organ doner request to a close trusted family member or friend, and have them show the request just after the time of your death. Some hospitals will let someone who is an organ doner die if they want the organ bad enough. It's sick, but evidently true.

[@htxbimbo4420]

This inspired me to sell my kidney

[@AngelGirlForLife]

44Bimbo you can’t sell kidneys dummy

[@CrampavanAdventures]

First thing I did when I turned 16 was register my self for the Doner list! So when I die people can have what they want from me! as long as it helps to save someone! This video was truly amazing!

[@wompstopm123]

Im afraid that if i ever need life saving emergency medical treatment the doctors would notice that i am a donor and consider just letting me die to use my body.

[@avsky837]

Wow the results at the 6 month mark are insane. When he regains full motor-function of his jaw, you wouldn't suspect any sort of transplant, just maybe a severe car-crash or something.

[@bargainboymakem1]

Will he regain full function of his jaw? I don't know about that. I hope he does but I wouldn't have thought it was a given.

[@Lauraphoid]

Even the skintone, it’s truly a 1:1 match!

[@athmaid]

It's so weird seeing the photo of the donor next Cameron. I mean when we look in the mirror we think "that's me". And now that "me" lives on in a different person, who lost part of his own identity. In a sense he became more than just himself. So happy for him that he now has a better outlook on life and doesn't have to worry as much anymore

[@kharismamessam]

I wish Cameron and his family all the joy, love and happiness in the world. My brother committed suicide only a few months ago and hearing Cameron's older brother talk about his own feelings really hit me hard. Life truly is valuable and beautiful and people are so valuable and so beautiful and so rare. It's scary sometimes to think about it, but everyone is so rare. There's no one like you or like my brother or like Cameron, we're all so different and that's what makes us so amazing and valuable.

[@harlowjademermaid1882]

I'm sorry for your loss. The pain never goes away, although it does get a little bit easier to deal with over time. Some days are better than others, we got to keep our heads up & just keep on keepin' on. All we can do is remember the good times & just know that you have a forever guardian angel looking down on you now.

[@mariaconsepciongudino9608]

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May your brother resting peace.🙏🏽

[@sassy1970sy]

So truly sorry 😢. Holding you and your family in prayer 🙏💜💜💜

[@MichaelClaudio13]

It’s a shame that he felt the need to end his life but a true blessing to know that it’s worth living.

[@shayekisitu]

And now this young man’s new face looks incredible. The doctors are nothing short of “Amazing.” God bless them.

[@vanessabunnie9262]

when i was 15yrs old, i tried committing suicide. i took 20 pills. i was so close to death. my whole body swelled up. i got bumps all over my body. my throat was startin to close up and i could barely even breathe. i knew i was seconds away from death. i was gasping for air. i got scared and regretted it right away. i wished ive never done it. for the first time in my life, i cried out to God and told him i dont wanna die. i jus need help. plz help me. plz help me. i wept. within seconds, i felt this warmth, love and peace surround me. i knew for a fact it was God. within seconds, he healed my whole body. i could breathe. swelling was gone. he instantly delivered me from suicidal thoughts and depression after strugglin with it for 6yrs. psychiatrists and psychologists and takin their medicine never helped. the only thing that WORKED was when i cried out to God and asked him for help. he instantly saved me and delivered me and performed miracles on me. he gave me a new outlook on life. for once in my life i actually wanted to live and not die. that was something odd for me cuz for 6yrs i wanted to die so bad. my mom had cancer and shes the reason why i tried taking my life cuz i didnt wanna lose her. i lost her at 16yrs old and lost my dad at 17yrs old. i didnt kno Jesus until i was 24 n a half yrs old. im 25 now n my relationship with Jesus is so strong. hes helped me change into a whole diff person. ppl actually see the miraculous change in me. if it wasnt for Jesus, id be dead right now. The only healer u need is Jesus. hes our healer. Go to Jesus for healing. im living proof 😊💖 Jesus loves u😊💖 he wants u to repent and forsake ur sins, be born again and place ur faith n trust in him. start havin a personal relationship with Jesus and obey him 😊💖.

[@dannyrivera8300]

He wanted to die yet lived .. the doner wanted to die yet lived ... life is unfair

[@postiticeland8783]

@@dannyrivera8300 huh?

[@MFWb00bi3s]

@@postiticeland8783 the subject of the video attempted suicide and was given the face of someone who died of an accident. the wealthy taking from the poor once again.

[@ivorymelmoth]

@@postiticeland8783 I think he meant to say the donor wanted to live yet died

[@renb6133]

The donor’s mother is just an exceptional person in every way. “Thank you for letting my son live on in you.” I’m blown away by her beauty of spirit & sincerely hope they all stay in touch. Cam looks fantastic & Dr Rodriguez is not only a world-class surgeon but a truly wonderful human being.

[@nickyphoenix2470]

Wow he looks amazing thats a fantastic result for him. The donor mum is so strong and caring, when she said thank you for letting my son live on that made me cry. I hope that Cameron is still doing well these days, I would love to see a follow up with him. The surgeons did a miracle for him for sure.

[@ampleoloruntogbe1434]

Bless the donor mom’s heart. So kind

[@vanessabunnie9262]

when i was 15yrs old, i tried committing suicide. i took 20 pills. i was so close to death. my whole body swelled up. i got bumps all over my body. my throat was startin to close up and i could barely even breathe. i knew i was seconds away from death. i was gasping for air. i got scared and regretted it right away. i wished ive never done it. for the first time in my life, i cried out to God and told him i dont wanna die. i jus need help. plz help me. plz help me. i wept. within seconds, i felt this warmth, love and peace surround me. i knew for a fact it was God. within seconds, he healed my whole body. i could breathe. swelling was gone. he instantly delivered me from suicidal thoughts and depression after strugglin with it for 6yrs. psychiatrists and psychologists and takin their medicine never helped. the only thing that WORKED was when i cried out to God and asked him for help. he instantly saved me and delivered me and performed miracles on me. he gave me a new outlook on life. for once in my life i actually wanted to live and not die. that was something odd for me cuz for 6yrs i wanted to die so bad. my mom had cancer and shes the reason why i tried taking my life cuz i didnt wanna lose her. i lost her at 16yrs old and lost my dad at 17yrs old. i didnt kno Jesus until i was 24 n a half yrs old. im 25 now n my relationship with Jesus is so strong. hes helped me change into a whole diff person. ppl actually see the miraculous change in me. if it wasnt for Jesus, id be dead right now. The only healer u need is Jesus. hes our healer. Go to Jesus for healing. im living proof 😊💖 Jesus loves u😊💖 he wants u to repent and forsake ur sins, be born again and place ur faith n trust in him. start havin a personal relationship with Jesus and obey him 😊💖.

[@LuminousBorah]

@@vanessabunnie9262 k

[@manaos4354]

@@vanessabunnie9262 lmao

[@charlms89]

He's insanely lucky he didn't go blind.

[@louisdasilva3359]

Nope

[@kaylaontop6965]

Louis DaSilva it's not no nope

[@louisdasilva3359]

@@kaylaontop6965 oh mannn

[@kiadavis6371]

Exactly any closer to his eyes and he would've been permanently blind.. I understand what he was going through he was obviously depressed about something but shooting yourself in the face is never the answer.

[@saram9553]

he’s lucky he’s alive

[@Tiagomelo22ify]

Im impressed with how good looking he is after the surgery for real, these guys are artists no doubt

[@uniquely__awkwardsimply__b2701]

Wow the fact that this kid actually looks like himself before the accident is beyond me! He looks really good ! Especially when he had that hat on at the end I was totally blown away! Technically is amazing! Shout out to the doc! You rock dude!

[@Helloimapup]

Couldn’t imagine the pressure the doctor endured while doing the transplant.

[@molly.dog8brooke792]

C T I know! I underwent a surgery that was much shorter but it had many potential risks (especially since it was a surgery that only happened a few times at that point) and my surgeon said to me and my parents a few years later that he was nervous, I can only imagine what it’s like after 20+ hours.

[@ruthb.9602]

Pressure? Why? This guy shot himself, it was not accidental. And then he wants to live with a perfect face???? Come on, doctors must not feel pressure. They just have to do what they can. Nothing else.

[@canadienseguapo8090]

@@ruthb.9602 i thought someone shot him, why he shot himself?

[@draxr8692]

@@canadienseguapo8090 he said he was in a dark place

[@ruthb.9602]

@@canadienseguapo8090 I wonder. Depression may be.

[@Lilrtmanager]

“thank you for letting my son live on” that so amazing 😩❤️

[@michelemaliano7860]

Such a wonderful gift the mother of the donor gave. May Cameron live a wonderful life and flourish going forward.

[@CrossbredManiac]

Oh my goodness... The donor's mother... She's incredible. 'thank you for letting my son live on.' Most people don't see things that way, but it's them helping other people live

[@a.walters123]

I just wanted to reach out to the donor’s mother and hug her. What a wonderful woman. Everyone involved in this situation was just amazing and wonderful.

[@mandylou-who2238]

Yes, I agree. They were some truly amazing people with equally amazing families. #ButGOD #Love

[@krazykatlady4500]

It took a lot of courage and love for people to do what she did. She’s a special lady for sure.❤️

[@ashleybellerose7104]

I cried. His donor is handsome too. Wow they did a good job. Good job doctor.

[@ryanst5000]

THe opening part with his brother had me tearing up big time, I havent experienced anything like this but I do have a brother and it really caught me.

[@jennmerkabah2757]

'Everybody deserves a second chance' yes they do and so glad this story got one♡ The donors mother is so gracious. Bless everyone involved♡

[@helterskelter917]

Donors mom has one of the biggest hearts I’ve ever seen! I’m so sorry for her loss.. The doctor is great! The kid made an awful mistake but found strength to live on! What an awesome story, thank you for sharing!

[@sauceobtainer2849]

Are we living in 2019 or 3019 tf. His face looks completely restored

[@meganlan344]

Apu Apustaja are you blind or just thick? His face is pretty much back apart from the voice and obviously there is gonna be some imperfections but what do u expect? He blew his face off and needs those plates to stay in

[@adibahadi4807]

You are just deluded if you think that , his face is barley restored and the problem he had was public attention you really think with that mug people are gonna stop starting at your face or your family will look at you the same. Dumb guy

[@apdroidgeek1737]

I was impressed, it is not completely restored but it exceeded my expectations

[@lifespill]

Batmanadib oh my god are you even aware of his entire situation

[@malcolmwilder4046]

@@adibahadi4807 bro wtf. That was evil as fuck for a human to say

[@jamescraven5001]

Wow her son lives on seeing the world through a different set of eyes. This is truly beautiful and so heartwarming

[@catherinebianca8587]

I'm writing this message with tears, because of my health condition, the doctor told me this morning that i will not survive my health condition due to my cancer diagnosing, so i have decided to offer my fund to the orphanage children, homeless less privilege there in your country to enable them to always pray for me even am if I'm know more alive as the doctor has told me that i can not survive my health condition

[@GrandmaSkillz]

Huge props to the surgical team for pulling off a 25 HOUR SURGERY! I can't even begin to think how much skill and stamina that requires. This is hands down the most skilled surgical team in the country if not in the world. AND HIS SURGERY WENT SO WELL. WHAT CAN DR. RODRIGUES NOT DOOOOOOOO.

[@merryhunt9153]

My goodness... a 25-hour surgery! What a challenge, what teamwork!

[@jamiemarie4894]

Wow this is the most impressive face transplant I’ve seen yet.

[@MM-dq2pi]

Dr Rodriguez said in this interview that Cameron's was only the third face transplant he had performed?! Amazing! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGHde5SGlKp_iKs

[@Badmansband]

Can I just say, since this a feel good story, in the end at least, that, his mum is GORGEOUS!

[@Oliver-sb2yh]

You take away the scars I’d honest only thought he’d had a stroke or something, not that he shotgunned his face off WOW! incredible work from the surgeons, respect 👏🏼👊🏼

[@jennhoff03]

WOW!!! His face transplant is the best I've ever seen! They must be learning with each new one they do. I am so impressed!

[@ksgt66]

This is a total tear fest... I cried throughout the entire video! I pray both families are healing and loving one another...💙

[@scottanthony8489]

Hello KarenSueknows, How’re you doing

[@cellinimedusa4679]

You didn’t let it happen, you couldn’t have prevented it, that would have been impossible unless you never let your brother on his own for a single minute. He shot himself, it was his decision, not yours. I wish you and your family all the very best Cameron and hope that you make a full recovery, you are very fortunate to have such a wonderfully loving and supportive family

[@ladyslipperlynn64]

Cameron you look so handsome! I'm so happy that you got a 2nd chance at life- to the donors mother: You are an amazing woman- I can't think of a greater gift to give someone- I'm so sorry about your son- but he lives on ♡

[@jayesimond9301]

casEy lyNn maNn Getting a new face wasn’t his 2nd chance at life; he got his 2nd chance when he survived his suicide attempt. Another guy didn’t get that 2nd chance at life. Cameron now wears his face. Let’s hope he doesn’t destroy this one as well.

[@jamiebarfield7942]

jaye simond you right girl. What he got was a blessing. And a wake up call.

[@zoesdada8923]

Not trying to be a dick but i doubt theyll see this.

[@gina1emo]

casEy lyNn maNn How do you make that see through heart? xx

[@bdmc6583]

Stop

[@maureenb6016]

Dr. Rodriguez is an angel in disguise. You can see by just the way he talk and think that he is a very compassionate person. God Bless you for all your efforts and dedication to your work.

[@prd1073]

I can't imagine how it felt for the mother of the donor. Amazing work, just so very moving.

[@sandym2502]

No

[@samnicole9803]

Oh my god when the mom hugged him & his mom I just wept... she was so kind and gracious for just losing her son.

[@HungryBloodWolf]

i have so much respect for people who donate their bodies..

[@DaniRae24]

Same. Also respect to the next of kin who technically makes the decision after someone has died, as they can still decline to donate organs.. it's a hard decision

[@HungryBloodWolf]

@@DaniRae24 indeed!

[@theniski]

I hope when i'll be dead my body will be used for someone's transplant. It's amazing to see people get a better life with that stuff.

[@samthfkr]

theniski nah man you’re ugly af ahahhahahahhaa

[@theniski]

@@samthfkr omg what a roast

[@jenniferburgess9934]

This is the best face transplant I’ve ever seen. If I can’t spot it from 15 feet that his face is a little off that’s absolutely amazing considering other transplants I’ve seen. Not near as much swelling and clean attachments

[@virgilpine9712]

Dr. Rodriguez is a genius. He developed this type of face transplant which is the most comprehensive in the world as it replaces the entire face and scalp and back of the head. For this reason it is the most esthetically pleasing transplant, unlike the one developed in France that only replaces part of the face and therefore leaves visible facial scars.

[@MM-dq2pi]

It looked to me like it was sewn on under the eyes though? Or was the stitching there just related to some other reason?

[@MM-dq2pi]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXzRqGp-jN-Vfbc Cam's was only partial, and Dr Rodriguez said in this interview that Cameron's was only the third face transplant he had performed?!'' kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGHde5SGlKp_iKs

[@zaheersarang6466]

This is honestly one of the most incredible and heartwarming videos I've ever seen

[@Amym0011]

Every face transplant I see looks better and better. This is the best one yet. It's amazing, he looks amazing. That Mother who lost her son is an absolute angel.

[@soso117]

Rest in Peace the Donor

[@Vize_Iron]

He looked like my dad after my dad shot his self it takes me back 3 years ago when he shot his self I was just happy to have him 1 year later exactly 1 month before my 11th birthday he died to a sezier in the middle of the night while asleep we found him about 1pm and I considered suicide 2 weeks later and I decided to keep trying and push harder and 2 years later still holding strong

[@suzettemaha5413]

I'm very sorry for the loss of your father and hope you remain strong and reach out for help if it gets hard to deal with things

[@Vize_Iron]

@@suzettemaha5413 thank you

[@Alcoholpad]

Hope you continue staying strong everything will be okay

[@Vize_Iron]

@@Alcoholpad thank u

[@detroitfettyghost8492]

I'm so sorry brother, life is tough as hell but gets better for sure ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡¤

[@chrissarvello6852]

Imagine being the donor’s mom and seeing your child’s face on another child.

[@briarrose5208]

“Thank you for letting my son live on.” And “everyone deserves a second chance.” I’m awed and humbled to see the goodness in people.

[@tipsytaco1996]

When it’s my time , my body is going to be donated to others and science . I want others to live on and get the help and answers they need. 💜

[@fongus6420]

you are an amazing person!

[@vanessabunnie9262]

when i was 15yrs old, i tried committing suicide. i took 20 pills. i was so close to death. my whole body swelled up. i got bumps all over my body. my throat was startin to close up and i could barely even breathe. i knew i was seconds away from death. i was gasping for air. i got scared and regretted it right away. i wished ive never done it. for the first time in my life, i cried out to God and told him i dont wanna die. i jus need help. plz help me. plz help me. i wept. within seconds, i felt this warmth, love and peace surround me. i knew for a fact it was God. within seconds, he healed my whole body. i could breathe. swelling was gone. he instantly delivered me from suicidal thoughts and depression after strugglin with it for 6yrs. psychiatrists and psychologists and takin their medicine never helped. the only thing that WORKED was when i cried out to God and asked him for help. he instantly saved me and delivered me and performed miracles on me. he gave me a new outlook on life. for once in my life i actually wanted to live and not die. that was something odd for me cuz for 6yrs i wanted to die so bad. my mom had cancer and shes the reason why i tried taking my life cuz i didnt wanna lose her. i lost her at 16yrs old and lost my dad at 17yrs old. i didnt kno Jesus until i was 24 n a half yrs old. im 25 now n my relationship with Jesus is so strong. hes helped me change into a whole diff person. ppl actually see the miraculous change in me. if it wasnt for Jesus, id be dead right now. The only healer u need is Jesus. hes our healer. Go to Jesus for healing. im living proof 😊💖 Jesus loves u😊💖 he wants u to repent and forsake ur sins, be born again and place ur faith n trust in him. start havin a personal relationship with Jesus and obey him 😊💖.

[@louisxiv736]

Religious scumbags

[@juniordeputy2473]

@@vanessabunnie9262 wtf, jesus has nothing to do with your life. Dickwad

[@NidiaGirlBan]

@@juniordeputy2473 lol you are being the scumbag here. You know what respect means?

That doctor and his team are a national treasure. The hands of angels.

[@robertsherman9975]

What an absolutely heartwarming video. The donors Mother, truly a beautiful soul. Though she was in the midst of a very painful and sorrowful time in her life. She able to do a very compassionate and selfless act. It not only speaks volumes of the love for her son, but the humanity she has for all. The recipient has truly been blessed. May he live a happy and fulfilling life. May the donors Mother be equally as blessed for kindness and compassion for others.

[@cameurysm]

thats crazy, not only does that look super fuckin good, but its also not too far off from his original look. this is wild in the best way possible. medical advancements will never cease to impress me

[@darcyswanson2155]

what a fantastic job done by a very caring surgeon. Remember, you cannot heal if the love is not there. He had seen many MDs and he stated that MOST were very aloof/indifferent to him. But the hands of a caring surgeon, walking him through the course of his journey has made him into a great person and good recovery.

[@jesuschristiscallingyou953]

Good Jesus, that touched me DEEP. May God bless the families, the medical team and also that doctor, who was incredibly and admirably professional!

[@robivde1]

in Belgium they cut me mutilated by medical blunder and I have to live with that :-( and I know there are 1,000,000 times this has been restored and even now I am no longer welcome in a hospital I must commit suicide no more of the pains

[@UnholyByChoice]

God had nothing to do with this! Thank Science!

[@jesuschristiscallingyou953]

@@robivde1 Give your life to Jesus. If you commit suicide, it's going to be worse, because your real suffering will start and never end. Turn to Jesus, my friend. If you call on Him, He will answer. I promise.

[@jesuschristiscallingyou953]

@@UnholyByChoice No, my friend. It was God that botched his suicide attempt and gave him a second chance. Jesus is real, and He is amazing. Nothing you say can bother a follower of Jesus. We will love you very much regardless of your smarty-pants comments. We have eternal life and eternal riches. We will see Jesus face to face once our hearts stop. How can you possibly bother us? Jesus warned us of scoffers like you. We will only pray for you and plead for you. We're nuts!

[@UnholyByChoice]

@@jesuschristiscallingyou953 (sigh) Oh boy.

[@brama9820]

Ive been binge watching these videos and this was the first one that made me cry

[@user-ng3xh9oo2q]

Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez is a god send! What an amazing job every time he goes out of his way to meet both families and help give joy to each one.

[@AmorVitae93]

Kudos To the doctor I've never seen such a caring and loving doctor

[@keshakio2079]

Look up Zion hand transplant, it's such a beautiful video

[@rainbowbright5488]

I don't care what nobody says he had the cutest eye's even before he got his face worked on Awww 🥰🥰

[@KatRM13]

Right!?

[@rainbowbright5488]

@Bob Juff I know right there stunning!

[@sebastiansmal4423]

Tiffany smith you are amazing. It’s good to here thats somebody see beauty :) have a nice day

[@rainbowbright5488]

@@sebastiansmal4423 Awww I'm blushing 💞 ha!ha! Thank you so much you have a awesome day too and stay bless with only the best!

[@vanessabunnie9262]

when i was 15yrs old, i tried committing suicide. i took 20 pills. i was so close to death. my whole body swelled up. i got bumps all over my body. my throat was startin to close up and i could barely even breathe. i knew i was seconds away from death. i was gasping for air. i got scared and regretted it right away. i wished ive never done it. for the first time in my life, i cried out to God and told him i dont wanna die. i jus need help. plz help me. plz help me. i wept. within seconds, i felt this warmth, love and peace surround me. i knew for a fact it was God. within seconds, he healed my whole body. i could breathe. swelling was gone. he instantly delivered me from suicidal thoughts and depression after strugglin with it for 6yrs. psychiatrists and psychologists and takin their medicine never helped. the only thing that WORKED was when i cried out to God and asked him for help. he instantly saved me and delivered me and performed miracles on me. he gave me a new outlook on life. for once in my life i actually wanted to live and not die. that was something odd for me cuz for 6yrs i wanted to die so bad. my mom had cancer and shes the reason why i tried taking my life cuz i didnt wanna lose her. i lost her at 16yrs old and lost my dad at 17yrs old. i didnt kno Jesus until i was 24 n a half yrs old. im 25 now n my relationship with Jesus is so strong. hes helped me change into a whole diff person. ppl actually see the miraculous change in me. if it wasnt for Jesus, id be dead right now. The only healer u need is Jesus. hes our healer. Go to Jesus for healing. im living proof 😊💖 Jesus loves u😊💖 he wants u to repent and forsake ur sins, be born again and place ur faith n trust in him. start havin a personal relationship with Jesus and obey him 😊💖.

[@nataliaglebov5322]

This is incredibly heartwarming. It gave two people a tremendous opportunity and a chance to be happy again, Cameroon and the mother of his donor.

[@lxstfixna291]

Out of all face transplant videos I've come across, this one looks the best, the surgeons did an amazing job.

[@GameMaster-rm6yy]

And football players or mma fighters are more famous than this doctor. Something goes wrong

[@Wyattfaraday]

@Your friendly Neighborhood Loaf of Bread because they generate money in advertising.

[@eve9929]

That's cause mcgregor makes proper whiskey

[@nimaostaniha4131]

mma fighters fame not bothering me. what bothers me the most is that kim kardashian and kanye west think they are talented.

[@christystewart4567]

nima ostaniha they ARE talented. It takes talent to separate someone from their money voluntarily to make these two rich.

[@nabilelmaniaa6581]

@@nimaostaniha4131 kanye west is different than kim i mean he is a fantastic producer he isn't just rapping or singing he make his own beat but his beat are really nice i know every one have different taste so he can be called trash but it's not only a regular rapper he makes his own beat and original beat that's why i defend him if it was lil pump lil peep or some other rapper i would not defend it

[@gwendolyn0515]

Best face transplant I've seen so far, he looks great.

[@kp4636]

This is such a touching story. It gave me chills! I hope I can find this guy! I totally want to meet him and be his friend. He’s amazing! 💖💪🏼

[@valleygirlgg]

It's so amazing how the face, in the end, looked nothing like the donor and had taken on the features of Cameron. Amazing! I hope he does well throughout the rest of his life. God bless him and his donor

[@fridatovar1717]

That was such a good match. I've seen cases where they don't look seamless like this guy.

[@jamieangel3766]

I'm literally crying for the donor's mum, but also really happy for Cameron that he recovered and gave himself a second chance to live again. The Dr put in so much work to make it happen, he is like the hero of the story

[@Connie-E]

Wonderful story. I aim so happy for Cameron and his family and the mother of the donor. What a courageous gift. Cameron, you have a purpose, find it, and fulfill it. Have a happy life.

[@melissapoole8580]

This was so incredibly beautiful. He looks wonderful, the mom of the donor is an absolute angel. So much to love about this.

[@valerieharrison7774]

I’m just concerned that whatever stressors lead him to do what him, will return. Hopefully therapy is part of his long term treatment.

[@vanessabunnie9262]

when i was 15yrs old, i tried committing suicide. i took 20 pills. i was so close to death. my whole body swelled up. i got bumps all over my body. my throat was startin to close up and i could barely even breathe. i knew i was seconds away from death. i was gasping for air. i got scared and regretted it right away. i wished ive never done it. for the first time in my life, i cried out to God and told him i dont wanna die. i jus need help. plz help me. plz help me. i wept. within seconds, i felt this warmth, love and peace surround me. i knew for a fact it was God. within seconds, he healed my whole body. i could breathe. swelling was gone. he instantly delivered me from suicidal thoughts and depression after strugglin with it for 6yrs. psychiatrists and psychologists and takin their medicine never helped. the only thing that WORKED was when i cried out to God and asked him for help. he instantly saved me and delivered me and performed miracles on me. he gave me a new outlook on life. for once in my life i actually wanted to live and not die. that was something odd for me cuz for 6yrs i wanted to die so bad. my mom had cancer and shes the reason why i tried taking my life cuz i didnt wanna lose her. i lost her at 16yrs old and lost my dad at 17yrs old. i didnt kno Jesus until i was 24 n a half yrs old. im 25 now n my relationship with Jesus is so strong. hes helped me change into a whole diff person. ppl actually see the miraculous change in me. if it wasnt for Jesus, id be dead right now. The only healer u need is Jesus. hes our healer. Go to Jesus for healing. im living proof 😊💖 Jesus loves u😊💖 he wants u to repent and forsake ur sins, be born again and place ur faith n trust in him. start havin a personal relationship with Jesus and obey him 😊💖.

[@lauriem5751]

Man attempts suicide, surgeons spend 24 hours on a transplant to salvage his face, and people give the credit to an invisible sky deity. WTF!!!!!

[@Kitty-mb4hy]

@candy person but she didn't say anything on the video topic, doctors or Cameron, just shared her personal expierence as a suicide attempt survivor - let her be.

[@Eontologist]

I’m pretty sure that he was extensively evaluated for mental health stability before he was even considered to be added to the facial transplant list. (Not a doc, just super into medicine and know many doctors in all sorts of fields).

[@islam_will_Dominate]

@@vanessabunnie9262 wtf lame edge lord

[@jff1813]

This defies belief. It's like science fiction. I'm thinking of the doctor who the power in his hands to literally give someone his life back. Stunned.

[@angelslyre7091]

Cpr give someone his life back

[@Anthonywb]

They not actually giving anybody life . Its just the skin. The soul and everything is gone