Thomas Culp

Face transplant patient Connie Culp was shot in the face by her husband, Thomas Culp , in 2004, in a botched murder-suicide attempt. Connie Culp is working toward recovery from the shotgun blast that destroyed her face. After shooting his wife, Thomas shot himself and both survived. Connie was left blind and disfigured. Thomas was sent to prison for 7 years. Thanks to new advances in medical technology, Connie has received the first face transplant in the United States. And there's a chance that when her husband gets out of prison, the two will reconcile. According to reports from Cleveland television stations WTOV-9 and ... Read Full Story

Who hasn’t known Connie Culp? In 2004, she appeared on news after a failed murder by her own husband, Thomas. The gunshot disfigured Connie’s nose, cheeks and upper jaw; while, the metal fragments smashed her skull. Only her upper lids, chin and forehead were left. The tragedy made her a living corpse. Culp have lived through a tracheostomy and undergone dozens of surgeries for four years. In December, she became the first recipient of face transplant in United States. The 22-hour operation rebuilt the disfigurement in Culp’s face. According to ABC news, the tissue from a deceased donor’s face was shaped and fitted into ... Read Full Story

  Email This Post                        Print This Post by Earl Morningstarr Face transplant recipient Connie Culp has inspired and encouraged other disfigured members of society with her brave press conference this week. 38 year old Ohio man, Ed Port suffers from a rare genetic condition known as neurofibromatosis which causes tumours to grow on the nerves, in this case on Ed’s face giving him a severe disfigurement. Ed has spoken to Fox 8 recently about his condition and his hopes for a miracle to help him and others like him who have suffered an injury or an affliction which makes them look like ... Read Full Story

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