US man receives 'life-changing' face transplant 10 years after suicide attempt: 'It was truly a miracle'

After surviving a suicide attempt a decade ago that left his face severely disfigured, a Michigan man has received a life-altering face transplant. Derek Pfaff, 30, underwent the 50-hour procedure at the Mayo Clinic, replacing most of his facial structure and restoring his ability to smell, swallow, and smile. The surgery, led by Dr.