SUCCESS!
A new chapter begins for this brave little soul — a cancer-free journey ahead, filled with hope and healing.
This victory was made possible by the expertise of oncology doctors, the power of comprehensive cancer care, and the unwavering support of a dedicated private hospital recovery program.
Here’s to the strength of this little warrior, the miracles of modern medicine, and the bright future that lies ahead.
A Drunk Driver Took Half His Face… A 3D Printer Gave It Back.
In 2021, 75-year-old Dave Richards set out for a quiet bike ride in Devon, England — the kind of peaceful ride he’d taken a thousand times before. But minutes later, his world shattered. Under a car, dragged and crushed, his ribs were shattered, one eye lost, and half his face burned beyond recognition. What should have been a tranquil morning became a nightmare no one walks away from unchanged.
But medicine didn’t give up on him.
Surgeons, using digital scans and cutting-edge technology, mapped every contour of his skull, building a custom facial prosthetic — layer by layer — from 3D-printed medical resin.
They matched his skin tone, structure, and most importantly, his dignity.
“It wasn’t vanity,” Dave said. “I just wanted to go outside without people staring in horror.”
Now, for the first time since the crash, Dave faces the world again — a man who lost half his face, now whole once more, thanks to science, compassion, and a piece of 3D-printed hope.
