Chinese Doctors Grow New Nose On Man's Forehead After Traffic Accident

A new nose has been grown on a man's forehead in Fuzhou, China, according to Reuters.

The man, named Xiaolian , had neglected an injury to his nose after a traffic accident in August 2012. Doctors had no choice but to grow a new nose to replace the damaged cartilage in the old.

China New Nose Xiaolian
China New Nose Xiaolian

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According to Reuters, the nose was grown by placing a skin tissue expander onto Xiaolian's forehead, cutting it into the shape of a nose and planting a cartilage taken from his ribs. Doctors say the nose is in good shape and the surgery to transplant it should take place soon.

China New Nose Xiaolian
China New Nose Xiaolian

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