In the surgery -- which was conducted two weeks ago by a team of eight surgeons at the Cleveland , Ohio , hospital -- 80 percent of the trauma patient 's face was transplanted , the spokeswoman said . Cleveland Clinic to announce surgeons there performed the first U.S. face transplant . The patient had 80 percent of her face transplanted two years ago . French actress Isabelle Michel received first partial face transplant in 2005 .
Cleveland Clinic to announce surgeons there performed the first U.S. face transplant . The patient had 80 percent of her face transplanted two years ago . French actress Isabelle Michel received first partial face transplant in 2005 .