Patrick Hardison’s Face Transplant Journey

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  • Опубліковано 15 лис 2015
  • Volunteer firefighter Patrick Hardison, 41, of Senatobia, MS, was injured in September 2001 when the roof of a burning home collapsed on him during a rescue search. The accident left him with disfiguring burns across his entire face, head, neck, and upper torso.
    After enduring more than 70 surgeries in Mississippi and elsewhere, Patrick was brought to the attention of Dr. Eduardo D. Rodriguez, the Helen L. Kimmel Professor of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and chair of the Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery at NYU Langone.
    On the morning of August 15, 2015, a team of more than 100 physicians, nurses, technical staff, and support staff, led by Dr. Rodriguez, completed a 26-hour surgery for Patrick's face transplant, the most extensive face transplant to date and the first in New York State.
    Read more about our Face Transplant Program: nyulangone.org/locations/face-...
    Learn more about Dr. Eduardo D. Rodriguez: nyulangone.org/doctors/1164462...

КОМЕНТАРІ • 178

  • @Joyosagsm
    @Joyosagsm 8 років тому +107

    I hate fire and am terrified of it. Ugh. This man's a hero.

    • @Ki1ngOfGods
      @Ki1ngOfGods 8 років тому +8

      I'm scared of dying in such a painful way. This story proves that some people really have it bad in life and we complain about the most stupidest things. Man, I think I just became 90% more humble now 😢

    • @Joyosagsm
      @Joyosagsm 8 років тому +2

      Ki1ngOfGods Ye. And the fact that people actually do these kinds of things for other people - there's still hope for humanity.

    • @Justanunderaveragekyle
      @Justanunderaveragekyle 8 років тому +1

      this is kind of funny to me in a way i guess ready this comment since im spending my last two years of highschool learning to be a firefighter, but one thing about the job, you have to be crazy to do it

    • @Joyosagsm
      @Joyosagsm 8 років тому +1

      Kyle Well, it's good to know that there are people like you that wants to be a firefighter. It's brave

    • @justmemesok3716
      @justmemesok3716 4 роки тому

      I hate fire and this guy to

  • @x.o.alia_
    @x.o.alia_ 8 років тому +102

    God bless that doctor and the doctors that do these kind of jobs they truly give these people so much hope and life.

    • @breu.design
      @breu.design 8 років тому

      +Alia Wali yeah as long as you have a couple million dollars to spend...

    • @susubear13
      @susubear13 8 років тому

      +Jordi B shut the fuck up

  • @BuFFoTheArtClown
    @BuFFoTheArtClown 8 років тому +147

    Science Bless this man!

    • @LVZKV
      @LVZKV 8 років тому

      +BuFFoTheArtClown +1

  • @woolncathairs
    @woolncathairs 8 років тому +55

    He actually looks a bit like he used to - great job!!!

  • @ErlendAnderson
    @ErlendAnderson 8 років тому +45

    I can't really put it in words how happy I am for him. I'm tearing up. I hope everything goes right for him!

  • @Evaille
    @Evaille 8 років тому +25

    Science is fucking awesome, man. So happy for this hero.

    • @jasonodoniel6434
      @jasonodoniel6434 4 роки тому +1

      No it's God... Don't be going thanking science

    • @adrianojeda5669
      @adrianojeda5669 4 роки тому

      jason odoniel Well Science is everything and doctors should be honors other than that mythological creature

    • @jasonodoniel6434
      @jasonodoniel6434 4 роки тому

      @@adrianojeda5669 he is not a mythical creature he is God Lord and king you disrespect him like that you will regret it just wait people like you are stupidly idiotic for saying that crap

    • @adrianojeda5669
      @adrianojeda5669 4 роки тому

      jason odoniel lmao, I don’t have to believe in that mythology. Religion didn’t existed when us humans appeared around 130,000 years ago or so. But science tells everything about life, where was it made, and how it works.

    • @jasonodoniel6434
      @jasonodoniel6434 4 роки тому +1

      @@adrianojeda5669 you're wrong about what you said we have Ben here for 2019 years almost 2020 that's why the year is called that it's how long we have Ben in this world and also in the Bible it said that God created the heavens and the earth in John 3.16 it said for God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him shall not parish shall not parish but have everlasting life so you're on you're way to a place with eternal fire but that dose not have to happen I can't force it on you but it's you're choice I'm saying all of this cuz I care for the lost I'm praying that you understand what I said if you don't care then I tryed and you can tell me to stop but that won't stop me for trying to spread the word to other people

  • @JustRockMySoul
    @JustRockMySoul 8 років тому +67

    god fucking damnit.
    makes me feel sick to my stomach how I make a problem out of everything in my life.
    gives me the goosebumps this deserving man got this kind of help.
    close to crying.
    bless him and his family.
    and all the selfless others who risk their own well-being every day.

  • @JeanPierreBro
    @JeanPierreBro 8 років тому +49

    This is simply amazing! Imagine where science will be in 10 years.

    • @shaheer6792
      @shaheer6792 4 роки тому +1

      *Society in the future:* welp, we have to clean up the environment or else science will be nowhere in 10 years

  • @dphotos007
    @dphotos007 8 років тому +25

    Wow the operation looks amazing. I saw the story on the women in France and now this man. He looks wonderful. The doctors did a great job and this man will now be able to have a better quality of life. I am very happy for him and his family. I cannot believe how great he looks and he has hair too. Looking straight on you cannot tell he had an operation. A great deal of thanks would have to be given to the donor family too. That took a lot of courage. I would like to see a follow up in a year to see how he is doing.

  • @Annabelandobsession
    @Annabelandobsession 8 років тому +102

    the swelling will go down and he will look even more amazing!! Cant wait

    • @Vulture153
      @Vulture153 8 років тому +2

      +Annabelandobsession I hope you're right.

    • @elishaclark1649
      @elishaclark1649 8 років тому +1

      +Annabelandobsession - I know! I hope he keeps a digital log like on facebook, so we can all follow along with his progress. I want to check in every month for updates so I can see the difference. The doctors expect him to gain full use of his face so he can talk and everything within about a year. Great prognosis!

    • @freebird4269
      @freebird4269 7 років тому

      +fllashevol flayor I bet you're much uglier then a "deadpool movie character" . You must be a mega unhappy frustrated miserable 'person' who needs to react on other ppl like that in order to feel a lil' better... Go see a shrink!

  • @RinoaL
    @RinoaL 8 років тому +14

    damn, even if the swelling doesnt go down he looks pretty damn good for what hes been through.

  • @lizpeyton4653
    @lizpeyton4653 8 років тому +9

    This has me in tears.

  • @davidamador9409
    @davidamador9409 8 років тому +23

    Just amazing. ..too amazing. God bless him and the doctors involved.

    • @LVZKV
      @LVZKV 8 років тому +24

      +David Amador fuck god

    • @LVZKV
      @LVZKV 8 років тому

      ***** no

    • @xYounas
      @xYounas 8 років тому

      +Hootsy Well there is no such thing as "God" being scientifically proven so it can't be harsh. You believe in God you are either stupid or brainwashed... Or both.

    • @xYounas
      @xYounas 8 років тому

      Religion creates wars #fuckreligion

    • @artishking
      @artishking 8 років тому +1

      +Hootsy You're painting a really bad image of what humanity is capable of by saying that Religion was created for order. So without Religion, we would be raping and killing eachother? Nah, sorry. In fact, incarceration rates show that the majority are Christian or Religious. So if Religion was created for order, then they really screwed up.

  • @landonm11
    @landonm11 8 років тому +1

    As a firefighter, I love my brother, Patrick Hardison, and hope he and his family live a happy life.

    • @landonm11
      @landonm11 8 років тому +1

      +Jason all firefighters are brothers and sisters.

  • @vesanius1
    @vesanius1 8 років тому +12

    Science is fucking unbelievable! I love it.

  • @skeptea
    @skeptea 8 років тому +10

    I watched this like three times! I can't wait to see some updates to find out if he got some muscle control? Ditto the others, it's amazing that the face really looks like his original one. Congrats to everyone, and I'm so sorry that he had to endure the pain of the burns. Best wishes!!!!!!

    • @MeandmySara
      @MeandmySara 8 років тому +7

      He has regained a lot of muscle control! He can talk, albeit with a strong impediment, but coherently. He can blink, twitch his eyebrows, do lots of things!! Isn't it amazing?!

  • @AmericanWoman1964
    @AmericanWoman1964 8 років тому +1

    For so long I thought I was desensitized... *tears*. Patrick you are a hero. Really. NYU Well done. This collectively restores me.

  • @orsonmunn4045
    @orsonmunn4045 7 років тому +3

    Totally brought tears to my eyes, we live in miraculous times. What a great job by Dr Rodriguez, on every front.

  • @10S4U2
    @10S4U2 8 років тому +1

    My gosh! What an amazing blessing for this dedicated firefighter and servant from my home state of Mississippi and not far from my own Alma Mater whose t-shirt he's wearing towards the end. That mattered not as he could represent any school in the world for that matter. He survived all the trauma physically and mentally. As a fellow organ transplant recipient I can understand the feelings of joy. Yeah, I shed a few tears watching and listening to this.

  • @TheLadyssnape
    @TheLadyssnape 8 років тому +21

    God bless them all! What an amazing story!

    • @LVZKV
      @LVZKV 8 років тому +11

      +TheLadyssnape fuck god

    • @guythatmakessense2033
      @guythatmakessense2033 8 років тому +1

      True. This made me shed tears. He's been blessed with a successful million dollar surgery (paid by NYU, BTW), but I know this is just the beginning for him and his family :D

    • @bocelott
      @bocelott 8 років тому +4

      +TheLadyssnape Bitch God burnt his face off in the first place.

  • @sunofgod480
    @sunofgod480 8 років тому +6

    God bless this brave and awesome fireman and his family, the amazing saintly doctor and his team, and the incredible donor family and the donor. This is absolutely fantastic. If they are doing this now, I shudder to think what will be possible 50, 100, 200 years from now.

  • @RaulAR
    @RaulAR 8 років тому +5

    Simply amazing. I loved the final words from Doctors to his family.

  • @Noname-lk2ol
    @Noname-lk2ol 8 років тому +1

    this man is an amazing person and deserves this life changing procedure... I hope him and his family are happy with his new face, if I were his son I would love him no Matter what.

  • @oliveirajose27
    @oliveirajose27 8 років тому

    honestly... I cried like a baby in the end.
    God bless the doctor's.

  • @lanadelrey3821
    @lanadelrey3821 8 років тому +8

    He's 41 and got a 26 year old's face. What could you ask for more lol. He reverses aging.

  • @dave1866
    @dave1866 4 роки тому

    I saw the news story and I just had to find this, this man is a hero, and I want to thank the doctors on behalf of their amazing work here. This is so fucking amazing.

  • @Scharfster
    @Scharfster 8 років тому +1

    This is actually incredible.

  • @mrsasshole
    @mrsasshole 8 років тому +1

    Wow. Amazing story. Very happy for Mr. Hardison.

  • @rajahhabib
    @rajahhabib 8 років тому +2

    wow. incredible. God bless all the people involved! praying for a speedy and healthy recovery!

  • @HeyBenSchuller
    @HeyBenSchuller 8 років тому +29

    dammit who was chopping these onions in here

  • @LanceCampeau
    @LanceCampeau 8 років тому +6

    This is crazy! what innovation...

  • @shaunakdass
    @shaunakdass 8 років тому +1

    Amazing medical science. Hats off to the entire surgical team.

  • @Nichen
    @Nichen 3 роки тому

    That is what real heroes look like: both before and after.

  • @user-bz9xy6ek4f
    @user-bz9xy6ek4f 8 років тому

    I almost cry. Wish him and his doctors the best. Medicine bordering mistery.

  • @michellewu1799
    @michellewu1799 8 років тому +1

    That really brings tears in my eyes!! So amazing! Best of luck Patrick!!

  • @billymcauliffe7855
    @billymcauliffe7855 8 років тому +1

    Let's also give a big thank you to the donner the family and their courage for letting their son be used in this way well done to you all God bless

  • @storiesgirlll
    @storiesgirlll 8 років тому +2

    Hope he's recovering well!
    Science is amazing, doctors and everyone involved too!

  • @joannderiggi1599
    @joannderiggi1599 2 роки тому

    You are a true hero. Thank you for your services. God has Blessed you and he will continue to be by your side. You look great. The hospital team did a fabulous job. Have a great life.

  • @jourdandeveroe
    @jourdandeveroe 8 років тому +3

    All the best to him and his family. Amazing!!!!

  • @mrvik97
    @mrvik97 8 років тому +1

    Amazing, biiig respect for doctors and donors.

  • @Ki1ngOfGods
    @Ki1ngOfGods 8 років тому +1

    Moral of the story: appreciate life.

  • @Oneinquality
    @Oneinquality 8 років тому

    OUHAAA ! Wonderful service ! God bless all the team.

  • @prosski7949
    @prosski7949 8 років тому +4

    This is inspiring.

  • @jolyjungle
    @jolyjungle 8 років тому

    Amazing! What was once thought of as impossible is now possible.

  • @VaskaKifirov
    @VaskaKifirov 8 років тому +1

    Бедный человек, счастья и добра ему!!!

  • @ErikaStrassburger
    @ErikaStrassburger 8 років тому

    Wow, such an amazing job!

  • @mikeyaintplayenthatway
    @mikeyaintplayenthatway 2 роки тому +1

    Just imagine the pain during the fire

    • @isitoveryet9525
      @isitoveryet9525 2 роки тому

      Right….then all the pain from the endless operations. I can’t even imagine what this man’s been through. Strong doesn’t even begin to describe him.

  • @xPlowsi
    @xPlowsi 8 років тому

    a true hero, thank you for you´re service!

  • @mondo270
    @mondo270 8 років тому

    unbelievable. amazing stuff.

  • @kidda74
    @kidda74 8 років тому +1

    What a brave family!

  • @shellyp.b.7921
    @shellyp.b.7921 8 років тому

    Shame on the thumb downs for this video! It was moving in every way. I hope he has a full life and gets to see his children grow up and marry and have children... Great jobs doctors/nurses/all medical staff.

  • @yambagels2927
    @yambagels2927 8 років тому

    Please give us an update when you can!!

  • @nrboyce83
    @nrboyce83 8 років тому

    That was amazing!

  • @ClasssicAri
    @ClasssicAri 8 років тому +1

    He made a good looking family holy shit.

  • @charlottevirtual3dmeshdeve678
    @charlottevirtual3dmeshdeve678 8 років тому

    Beautiful Story!

  • @46356jocelyn
    @46356jocelyn 8 років тому

    awe. good job doctors

  • @regragi1
    @regragi1 8 років тому +1

    wonderful , this makes me happy

  • @MrsHatake0
    @MrsHatake0 8 років тому

    I'm tearing up. Praise Jesus for this true hero, his family, and the generous family that allowed the face donation of their loved one who passed away.

  • @fiercabear
    @fiercabear 4 роки тому

    I met this guy when I was in Palm Springs!

  • @NightRanger77
    @NightRanger77 8 років тому

    Good stuff. Keep strong brother.

  • @alejandraflores3104
    @alejandraflores3104 8 років тому

    i cry ...

  • @dannyfont305
    @dannyfont305 4 роки тому

    This guy is a true hero

  • @nomyourface96
    @nomyourface96 8 років тому

    Looks pretty good. A true hero.

  • @streetreddy737
    @streetreddy737 8 років тому

    Truly amazing

  • @Justforyoou
    @Justforyoou 8 років тому

    Amazing!

  • @FLNYFPIU
    @FLNYFPIU 3 роки тому

    He's not a hero because of what happened, but because he was willing to step up to become a firefighter

  • @evgenkovalev3789
    @evgenkovalev3789 8 років тому

    My respect for doctors ! God your hands gave the man another chance , this is amazing!

  • @FatimaEXOL
    @FatimaEXOL 7 років тому

    he's such a hero 💖

  • @fixinggore7135
    @fixinggore7135 4 роки тому

    What is very strange to is hearing Pat's voice as if nothing had happened. I've seen other people who have suffered severe facial injuries and they can't speak normally or maybe at all (case being Dallas Wiens or Underwood). It makes me see Pat's case from a different persepective.

  • @nadinebirchall7388
    @nadinebirchall7388 4 роки тому

    Inspirational❤️☝️

  • @plussizeinsider1237
    @plussizeinsider1237 8 років тому

    Keep fighting brother.

  • @victor5663
    @victor5663 8 років тому

    This is why I want to be a doctor

  • @sandraotero5951
    @sandraotero5951 4 роки тому

    GOD BLESS the genius Doctors who give life back to others 😇

  • @JessykaKCanuto
    @JessykaKCanuto 8 років тому

    Omggggggggggggggg. That's amazing!

  • @SuodesTzeos
    @SuodesTzeos 8 років тому +1

    I FUCKING LOVE SCIENCE

  • @BakedBaguette
    @BakedBaguette 8 років тому +2

    Amazing. My life is so simple, and still I complain...

    • @MrGfe-zr1zs
      @MrGfe-zr1zs 3 роки тому

      Then do you still do it after?

  • @olgamartinez6802
    @olgamartinez6802 3 роки тому

    DIOS BENDIGA DR. RODRIGUEZ.

  • @radoslavzankov
    @radoslavzankov 8 років тому

    That's amazing, hope he has a wonderful life. I'm just curious about the donor?

  • @Benedikt171286
    @Benedikt171286 8 років тому

    Отличная работа!

  • @KillaGrogan
    @KillaGrogan 8 років тому

    The thing that would suck most would be knowing that every time he found hair in his food there would always be 100% chance that it was someone elses hair and not his own. Still, amazing results even with that slight inconvenience.

  • @manuelgutierrez6550
    @manuelgutierrez6550 8 років тому

    When should the swelling go down

  • @eks360
    @eks360 8 років тому

    26hrs? Damn.

  • @MrGfe-zr1zs
    @MrGfe-zr1zs 3 роки тому

    I kinda like how he looked burned. He probably doesn't like it but at least we still have footage of it

  • @theTruElecTrixZz
    @theTruElecTrixZz 8 років тому

    Great !

  • @BendyTheInkTubermothafcka
    @BendyTheInkTubermothafcka 3 роки тому

    At least his eyes didn't get burned away.

  • @InternetOverdose
    @InternetOverdose 4 роки тому

    Real heroes

  • @evattmab
    @evattmab 8 років тому +1

    Will he ever be able to breath through his nose again?...

  • @bloCyJr
    @bloCyJr 4 роки тому +1

    Anyone here after watching reaction times video

  • @MP-fk9em
    @MP-fk9em 3 роки тому

    Modern medicine has come so far!!! These guys run into danger for us. May God continue to bless and watch over his family ♥️⚘🙏 And when I say family it includes all of his brothers from the station as well💞

  • @DeepVoiceBryan
    @DeepVoiceBryan 8 років тому

    those who dislike this video deserve to have their face burned as well.. because this is remarkable and amazing to see the way technology and science has come and to see the reactions of the family after seeing his new face is amazing.

  • @user-jx3yj6ti2j
    @user-jx3yj6ti2j Рік тому

    I’m working at nyu hospital

  • @meridianocero670
    @meridianocero670 5 років тому

    Hero. 💪👏👏👏👏

  • @joeespisito9200
    @joeespisito9200 2 роки тому

    I would be proud of my scars....would never get a transplant.

  • @Pekkari6969
    @Pekkari6969 8 років тому +3

    Unbe-fucking-liveable. Science FTW!

  • @DThinkTalker
    @DThinkTalker 3 роки тому

    thank you to the donor.thank you doctors

    • @isitoveryet9525
      @isitoveryet9525 2 роки тому

      & thank you to Patrick, for his service ❤️

  • @kevinbr3197
    @kevinbr3197 8 років тому

    I hope he enjoys life . Keep living move on

  • @mmmrip1727
    @mmmrip1727 8 років тому

    Damn dirt got in my eyes... mmmm can't wait to see the updates

  • @nicofido95
    @nicofido95 8 років тому

    damn ninjas cutting onions again , stop it please.

  • @mikeysharpe416
    @mikeysharpe416 3 роки тому

    Why does he keep wiping a tissue on his face?

  • @yannicdehaan8926
    @yannicdehaan8926 4 роки тому

    if you see that girl that see him for the first time she tinks he is'nt him and she looks so confused