After having a large 5.3 kilogram (about 11.6 pound) tumor removed from his face, a father of four who had kept his face hidden from the public for the previous ten years has begun a new chapter in his life.
In order to remove the malignant mass, the patient, Majeed N, 45, from India, through a difficult facelift procedure that lasted for a whole 12 hours.
His lower jaw was repaired utilizing a bone that was extracted from his leg in order to effect a total alteration in his look.
Because of the facial disfigurement he suffers from, Majid has spent the last ten years in the city of Palakkad almost ever venturing out of the confines of his home.
In addition to causing Majeed difficulty in swallowing and speaking, the tumor, which was a chondroblastic osteosarcoma and measured 8 inches by 6 inches, made it difficult for Majeed to breathe.
He said, “Everything in my life was falling apart because of the enormous deformity on my face.” “Because other people made fun of me, I started staying indoors more often. It is a tremendous release to have the tumor removed from my face; it is almost like giving birth all over again.
During the lengthy procedure, which took place at Amrita Hospital in Kochi, a total of twelve surgeons worked together to successfully complete the complex operation.
“Despite having several cycles of chemotherapy, the swelling on Majeed’s face continued to enlarge, making his life unbearable,” said Dr. Subramania Iyer, who supervised the operation and was responsible for the patient’s care before and after the procedure. “The enormous bulk was the cause of several very serious difficulties. If the situation had prolonged, Majeed would not have been able to speak since he would have been unable to open his lips.
“Both the removal of the tumor and the reconstruction of the lower jaw were significant challenges,” Iyer added. “The tumor was removed first.”
According to Iyer, Majeed is doing quite well in his recovery after the operation went very well.