In 2021, 75-year-old Dave Richards set out for what should have been a peaceful afternoon bike ride through the countryside of Devon, England. 🚴‍♂️🌿 The sun was gentle, the roads quiet — until tragedy struck.

A drunk driver swerved onto the wrong side of the road and hit him head-on. The impact dragged Dave beneath the car, crushing his ribs, breaking bones, and leaving him fighting for his life. 💥💔

He spent weeks in a medically induced coma. When he finally awoke, the mirror reflected a man forever changed — his ribs shattered, one eye gone, and half his face burned beyond recognition. The physical pain was immense, but what cut deepest was the fear of being seen — the way people looked at him not with kindness, but with shock.

Yet, Dave refused to hide away. He had survived the impossible — and he wanted to live again.

That’s when science stepped in with a miracle. 🌱✨
Using 3D-printing technology, doctors with the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) created a custom facial prosthetic, molded precisely to his features through advanced digital scans. Made of medical-grade resin, the new face matched his skin tone and structure down to the finest detail. 🖨️💫

For Dave, it wasn’t about looks — it was about life.

“It’s not about vanity,” he said quietly. “I just wanted to go outside and not have people stare at me in horror.” 💬

Now, with his 3D-printed face, Dave walks proudly through his town again — greeting neighbors, riding short distances, and reclaiming pieces of the life that was nearly taken from him. 🚶‍♂️🌤️

His story is more than a triumph of technology.
It’s a story of resilience, dignity, and hope — proof that healing isn’t only about repairing the body, but also about restoring the soul. 💙🕊️