Robert Chelsea: “My new life with a stranger’s face” – BBC News

Eight years ago, Robert Chelsea suffered third-degree burns to more than half of his body when a car was hit by a drunk driver. In 2019, she was the first African-American recipient of a full-face transplant. This is the story of his recovery, a remarkable test of faith, identity and character. Since the first partial face transplant was performed in 2005, there have been fewer than 50 worldwide. According to federal data, in 2015, 17% of black patients waiting for an organ transplant received it, compared to 30% of white patients. Please subscribe HERE

Filmed and directed by Hannah Long-Higgins Produced by Ben Davis and edited by Vara Szajkowski and Hannah Long-Higgins Sound Recordists: Tamika Adams and Paige Sutherland Executive Producer: Thanks to Vara Szajkowski Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

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