The First Person in the World to Have Two Full Face Transplants Is a Frenchman…
In a groundbreaking moment in medical history, a Frenchman became the first person in the world to receive two full face transplants. Jérôme Hamon, now known worldwide for his resilience, first underwent a face transplant in 2010 after a severe genetic condition left his features disfigured.
Unfortunately, his body later rejected that face after he took medication during an unrelated illness. Incredibly, in 2018, doctors at Georges-Pompidou Hospital in Paris performed a second full face transplant—a feat never attempted before.
The surgery was long and extremely complex, requiring months of preparation and a high-risk recovery period. But Jérôme amazed doctors and the world by not only surviving but regaining speech and movement in his new face.
He now calls himself a “man of three faces,” and his story stands as a powerful symbol of hope, human endurance, and medical innovation. Jérôme’s journey is a reminder that even in the face of unimaginable odds, science and spirit can create miracles.
