Face transplant man poses for magazine

Richard Norris was only 22 when he accidentally shot himself in the face in 1997. His face was completely destroyed and he underwent full facial transplant.

He is more than just a miracle, writes GQ - the magazine that has profiled him.

The magazine profiled remarkable photos of Norris before and after the accident.

Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez was the surgeon behind the successful transplant in 2012, giving him a new life.

However, according to the GQ article, Norris's new life is not all easy. Because he isn't allowed to drive due to a risk of seizures, he remains isolated in a home he shares with his parents…

The article paints a complicated picture of a complicated man. Norris is more than just a miracle, more than a famous surgical patient who signs autographs, the profile explains. He still fights demons. He's famous and alone. Like most people, he longs for connections and adventure, to be both special and a face in the crowd, according to the article.

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