12
2024
Reality
Medical Marvels
The Elephant’s Trunk
Season 1, Episode 1
: Peter endures high-stakes, complex surgery to try to rebuild his nose, after he lost it to cancer. Surgeons battle to reattach Jack’s jaw and save his teeth after an e-scooter crash. And, prosthetist Nigel helps a schoolgirl who was born without an ear.
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About the Series
The Face Doctors
From devastating genetic conditions to trauma and illness, this series follows patients as they undergo life-changing surgery and cutting-edge treatment to rebuild their faces. A specialist team of surgeons and prosthetists work together to change lives.
Episodes
1. The Elephant’s Trunk
Peter undergoes surgery to try to rebuild his nose after losing it to cancer. An...
2. The First Thing You Look At
A simple toothache leads to a deadly flesh-eating infection in Terry’s eye. Anit...
3. I Miss My Old Face
Kamil is missing half of his nose and worries his appearance makes people uncomf...
4. I Just Want a New Nose
Holly risks surgery to reshape her nose and end years of torment. Barbara tries ...
5. Hole in the Face
The team help Alex, who’s struggling to live without a nose. Vijay attempts to f...
6. I Can’t Smile
Brenda risks major surgery in a bid to get her smile back. And surgeon Vijay att...
7. A Walking Miracle
Part of 23-year-old Alfie’s skull is missing after falling from a hotel balcony,...
8. Do I Look Like Me?
Surgeon Vijay struggles to repair the shattered bones in 16-year-old Emily’s fac...
Season 1, Episode 1 - The Elephant’s Trunk
Release Year:
2024
Rating:
12