The Face Doctors
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The Face Doctors

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From devastating genetic conditions to trauma and illness, this series follows patients as they undergo life-changing surgery and cutting-edge treatment to rebuild their faces. A specialist team of surgeons and prosthetists work together to change lives.
16+
8 episodes
  • 1. The Elephant's Trunk

    1. The Elephant's Trunk

    Peter endures high-stakes, complex surgery to try to rebuild his nose, after he lost it to cancer. Surgeons battle to reattach Jack's jaw and save his teeth after an e-scooter crash. And, prosthetist Nigel helps a schoolgirl who was born without an ear.
    Peter endures high-stakes, complex surgery to try to rebuild his nose, after he lost it to cancer. Surgeons battle to reattach Jack's jaw and save his teeth after an e-scooter crash. And, prosthetist Nigel helps a schoolgirl who was born without an ear.
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    42min
    May 14, 2024
  • 2. The First Thing You Look At

    2. The First Thing You Look At

    Surgeons race to save Terry from a deadly flesh-eating infection in his eye. Anita makes the heart-breaking decision to have an eye removed to save herself from cancer. And, Roger hopes prosthetist Barbara can recreate the missing part of his ear.
    Surgeons race to save Terry from a deadly flesh-eating infection in his eye. Anita makes the heart-breaking decision to have an eye removed to save herself from cancer. And, Roger hopes prosthetist Barbara can recreate the missing part of his ear.
    16+
    42min
    May 21, 2024
  • 3. I Miss My Old Face

    3. I Miss My Old Face

    21-year-old Kamil hopes the prosthetics team can help replace the missing half of his nose. And surgeon Vijay has his work cut out piecing together the shattered bones in Dean's jaw and cheekbone after he cycled face-first into a car.
    21-year-old Kamil hopes the prosthetics team can help replace the missing half of his nose. And surgeon Vijay has his work cut out piecing together the shattered bones in Dean's jaw and cheekbone after he cycled face-first into a car.
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    42min
    May 28, 2024
  • 4. I Just Want a New Nose

    4. I Just Want a New Nose

    Barbara challenges herself to make a seamless prosthetic eye patch to change Leo's life. Holly risks surgery to reconstruct her nose and put an end to years of torment. And Paolo urgently needs help after being viciously glassed in the face.
    Barbara challenges herself to make a seamless prosthetic eye patch to change Leo's life. Holly risks surgery to reconstruct her nose and put an end to years of torment. And Paolo urgently needs help after being viciously glassed in the face.
    16+
    42min
    Jun 4, 2024
  • 5. Hole in the Face

    5. Hole in the Face

    The team help Alex, who is struggling to live without a nose. Footballer James is rushed in with deep cuts in his cheek. And surgeon Vijay attempts to mend a gaping hole in Tracey's neck, after an infected insect bite turned into a flesh-eating disease.
    The team help Alex, who is struggling to live without a nose. Footballer James is rushed in with deep cuts in his cheek. And surgeon Vijay attempts to mend a gaping hole in Tracey's neck, after an infected insect bite turned into a flesh-eating disease.
    16+
    42min
    Jun 11, 2024
  • 6. I Can't Smile

    6. I Can't Smile

    Brenda risks major surgery to try to get her smile back. Surgeon Vijay attempts to reconstruct Lana's nose and rebuild her confidence after a vicious dog attack. And Meghan has major surgery to straighten her slanted jaw.
    Brenda risks major surgery to try to get her smile back. Surgeon Vijay attempts to reconstruct Lana's nose and rebuild her confidence after a vicious dog attack. And Meghan has major surgery to straighten her slanted jaw.
    TV-14
    42min
    Jun 17, 2026
  • 7. A Walking Miracle

    7. A Walking Miracle

    23-year-old Alfie is missing part of his skull after falling from a hotel balcony, putting him at constant risk of brain damage. And, Freddie is rushed into A&E with his lip hanging off after colliding with a fellow rugby player.
    23-year-old Alfie is missing part of his skull after falling from a hotel balcony, putting him at constant risk of brain damage. And, Freddie is rushed into A&E with his lip hanging off after colliding with a fellow rugby player.
    16+
    42min
    Jun 25, 2024
  • 8. Do I Look Like Me?

    8. Do I Look Like Me?

    Surgeon Vijay struggles to piece together the shattered bones in 16-year-old Emily's face, following a car accident. Surgeon Richard tries to repair Dave's face using tissue from his leg. And prosthetist Adrian creates an eye for a new patient.
    Surgeon Vijay struggles to piece together the shattered bones in 16-year-old Emily's face, following a car accident. Surgeon Richard tries to repair Dave's face using tissue from his leg. And prosthetist Adrian creates an eye for a new patient.
    16+
    42min
    Jul 2, 2024
  • The Face Doctors
    2024
    From devastating genetic conditions to trauma and illness, this series follows patients as they undergo life-changing surgery and cutting-edge treatment to rebuild their faces. A specialist team of surgeons and prosthetists work together to change lives.
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    Bryan Dick
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    discovery plus Lifestyle
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    violenceLas luces intermitentes y los patrones parpadeantes pueden afectar a los espectadores fotosensibles
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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