'Girl Born Without a Face' Faceless girl redefining true beauty

Juliana Wetmore is known around the world as "The Girl Born Without a Face." Her story went viral a year after she was born. Check in with the happy 11-year-old today. Juliana Wetmore is known around the world as "The Girl Born without a face. ... Face," Juliana Wetmore's parents believe their daughter is "showing the world"

Juliana, 'the girl born without a face,' has been through 45 surgeries in the past ... Juliana Wetmore is known around the world as "The Girl Born without face


Juliana Wetmore is known around the world as "The Girl Born Without a Face." Her story went viral a year after she was born.

Her face didn't look human when she was born.Her mother, Tami, was so shocked at the delivery, she could barely whisper, "Where is she? Where's her face?" Now 11-year-old Juliana has been through 45 surgeries.

In fact, her dad, Thom Wetmore, took a photograph to show his wife to try and brace her for what she was about to see. (Tami had a rough delivery and hadn't seen her daughter yet.)

Initially, not everyone was supportive. In fact, one person put out this message on social media: "Damn thing should have been euthanized." That comment horrified Juliana's doctor and others. They called it sheer ignorance.

Juliana has a genetic condition called Treacher Collins. She's missing up to 40 percent of the bones in her face.

Juliana's parents believe their daughter is still "showing the world" that if you don't look inside people you're making a terrible mistake.

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