Partial Face Transplants for Everyone!

Discover how French plastic surgeons use techniques like partial face transplant for stunning transformations.

ByAmos Zeeberg (Discover Web Editor)
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Now you don't need to wait for the assistance of French plastic surgeons to have a partial face transplant—just some judicious use of Photoshop. The Natalie Portman/Keira Knightley hybrid is particularly smooth, while the Al Pacino/Alice Cooper one is inspired. Thanks to reader ER for the tip.

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