A groundbreaking reconstructive surgery at Rome’s Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital has given a young boy his face back after a devastating animal attack. The child, who had suffered the complete loss of his nose and upper lip, underwent a pioneering procedure in which doctors rebuilt both features from scratch using 3D technology and advanced tissue engineering.
The operation marks a milestone in pediatric reconstructive surgery, combining digital design, bioengineering, and microsurgery to restore both appearance and function. The boy had been severely injured months earlier, leaving his face disfigured and his ability to breathe, eat, and speak seriously compromised.
