re: Suicide attempt survivor is youngest face transplant recipient in U.S. history

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I am not trying to be critical, but what was the reason for performing a face transplant for a person that is suicidal?

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I would imagine they did an extensive psych evaluation before agreeing for her to be a candidate.


Also...just because she was suicidal once...doesn't mean she will always be.

Maybe she now has a better appreciation of life in general.