Iain Hutchison
Craniofacial Surgeon | Pioneering Reconstructive Techniques
About
Dr. Iain Hutchison is a renowned craniofacial surgeon and the founder of the Facial Surgery Research Foundation.
For over 30 years, he has pioneered groundbreaking techniques to reconstruct facial deformities in children. Hutchison has authored numerous scientific papers and books, including the acclaimed 'Facial Deformities and Their Repair.
' He has received multiple awards for his clinical excellence and humanitarian work, including the Royal College of Surgeons Gold Medal. Hutchison's keynotes share the inspiring stories behind his life-changing surgeries, empowering audiences to approach complex challenges with creativity and compassion.
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Saving faces: A facial surgeon's craft
Maxillofacial surgeon Iain Hutchison works with people whose faces have been severely disfigured. By pushing to improve surgical techniques, he helps to improve their lives; and by commissioning their portraits, he celebrates their humanity. NOTE: This talk contains images of disfigured and badly injured faces that may be disturbing -- and Hutchison provides thoughtful answers as to why a disfigured face can shock us so deeply. Squeamish? Hide your screen from 12:10 - 13:19, but do keep listening. Portraits shown in this talk come from Mark Gilbert.
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