There are far worse things in life than being disfigured. Most patients think they look far worse than they do in reality after any type of facial surgery for OC. Your father will adapt to whatever happens, there isnt much of a choice. Some patients will need professional people to speak with to get past any dramatic change in their appearance. The saying "looks arent everything" really is very true. So much better to be alive and not look the best than to not get thru this due to vanity.

Speaking as someone who is now disfigured, its not always easy to live disfigured but I have adjusted. After walking around for over a year with people staring at me every place I went I became almost immune to the stares and whispers behind my back. I am still the same person inside even if I dont look so great on the outside. I know who I am and thats all that matters. I have dealt with this better than most. I hope your father wont go thru what I have but if he does, then he may want to talk with me or another survivor who has walked this path.

Best wishes!!!