3D printing creates new face for cyclist after devastating accident

31/10/2025 7 min
3D printing creates new face for cyclist after devastating accident

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A 75 year old cyclist left with life-altering facial injuries after being hit by a drunk driver has received one of the UK's first-of-its-kind 3D-printed prosthetics.The Bristol 3D Medical Centre has reconstructed Dave Richards' face, even fitting him with a false eye after he had to have his removed due to severe burns.GUEST: Misha Newnham, one of the reconstructive scientists at the Bristol 3D Medical CentrePRODUCER: Brooke Young

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