After more than a decade of wearing a satin sleeping mask to protect herself from the gasps of strangers, it’s the transformation of a lifetime.
The Resurrection of Amalia Mendoza
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The incredible story of Amalia Mendoza who lost her face in a car accident in Columbia in May 2001.
Amalia traveled to Naples, Florida to The Center for Custom Prosthetics to have a prosthetic face made for her by David Trainer, one of the world’s leading prosthetic makers.
An Eye For Victoria
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Victoria Wilcher, 3, of Jackson, Miss. received an artificial eye, pro bono, from ocularist Raymond Peters Friday, July 11, 2014. She was also accompanied by Dr. Frank Stile, a plastic surgeon offering his services from Las Vegas, free of charge. Wilcher was mauled by her grandfather’s three dogs, sparking national attention.
ATTENTION VETERANS
THE VA WILL COVER 100% OF YOUR PROSTHESIS COSTS
Raymond E. Peters Inc, (Center for Custom Prosthetics) continues a mission to help Veterans take advantage of the valuable VA benefits you have earned: 100% coverage of your facial prosthetics. We proudly work with the Veterans Administration on your behalf to make the process simple, affordable and hassle-free.