The newly told story of the American man who had a face transplant

(Baonghean.vn) - Mitch Hunter was electrocuted by 10,000 volts of electricity while trying to push a woman out of danger.

Mitch Hunter before and after face transplant. Photo: CNN.

A heroic soldier with horrifying burns left behind after he tried to save a woman from a car accident has successfully undergone a life-changing face transplant.

The horrific accident that left Mitch Hunter's entire face disfigured happened when he was just 21 years old. While driving with his girlfriend and another friend, the car hit a 10,000-volt high-voltage power pole.

Mitch before the accident. Photo: Mirror.

Hunter, who had served in the US military, pushed the woman away from the electric current and was electrocuted, suffering burns to her face, hands and body.

For five minutes, the electric current ran through his body, and his face was the most affected part. “Luckily,” Mitch had no memory of the horrific accident.

After that, he had to have 20 skin grafts taken from his legs and back because the accident had caused the skin on his face and neck to peel off. For a long time, Mitch had to endure a face that was distorted and deformed in a terrifying way, even making children cry when they saw it.

When Mitch's current wife became pregnant, he decided to try facial surgery, accepting the risky procedure out of a determination not to let his unborn son be afraid of his appearance.

Mitch after his life-changing surgery in 2012. Photo: Mirror.

And now, at the age of 35, happiness smiles again as Mich's face has completely changed, he can even grow a beard and feel his new face.

Mitch then decided to tell his incredible story on his YouTube channel, detailing the surgeries he underwent to get his current face.

“Imagine walking into a room and falling down and everyone staring at you,” he told WISHTV8. “That’s what happens every time I walk into a room just because of my face.”

“I feel as healthy as I did when I was 21, and I feel great. Looking back is just a way for me to become stronger.”

Mitch's latest appearance after successful surgery. Photo: Mirror.

A team of 30 doctors spent more than 14 hours transforming Mitch's face, replacing his eyes, nose and lips, and reattaching muscles and nerves to his face.

After 5 months of waiting for the swelling to subside, Mich is now proud to show off the results of that wonderful process. He said: “Hot, cold, pain, tickling, stroking my beard, and someone kissing my face - I can feel it all. This is a wonderful journey, although it is very difficult. I want to tell everyone not to worry about the small things, live life to the fullest, show love to everyone because you never know what will happen.”

Watch the clip Mitch Hunter shared on Youtube channel:

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(According to Mirror)