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Doctors Race to Complete First Face Transplant The Cleveland Clinic has gotten approval from an independent review panel to proceed with what would be the first face transplant. But experience from other transplants suggests that there could be major psychological and ethical problems.

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Doctors Race to Complete First Face Transplant

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Face Transplants Resources

Individuals interested in face transplantation can contact the Cleveland Clinic Plastic Surgery Department by e-mailing lyonsd@ccf.org or calling 216-444-6691.

The Cleveland Clinic has gotten approval from an independent review panel to proceed with what would be the first face transplant. But experience from other transplants suggests that there could be major psychological and ethical problems.