Doctors involved in Culp 's treatment said the surgery was not about aesthetics , but to restore Culp 's basic abilities . An Ohio woman who suffered gunshot wound is first U.S. face transplant recipient . Connie Culp regained breathing and speaking ability after transplant . The Associated Press contributed to this report.
An Ohio woman who suffered gunshot wound is first U.S. face transplant recipient . Connie Culp regained breathing and speaking ability after transplant . The Associated Press contributed to this report.