Pushing the Limits of Reconstructive Surgery
Her boyfriend shot her face at point-blank range, but Carolyn Thomas survived. Follow how doctors restored her obliterated face.
![Carolyn's face in February 2005 Carolyn's face in February 2005](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/tows/201104/20110406-tows-carolyn-thomas-progression-1-600x411.jpg)
February 2, 2005
![Carolyn's face in April 2005 Carolyn's face in April 2005](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/tows/201104/20110406-tows-carolyn-thomas-progression-2-600x411.jpg)
April 4, 2005
![Carolyn's face in October 2005 Carolyn's face in October 2005](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/tows/201104/20110406-tows-carolyn-thomas-progression-3-600x411.jpg)
October 10, 2005
![Carolyn's face in November 2005 Carolyn's face in November 2005](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/tows/201104/20110406-tows-carolyn-thomas-progression-4-600x411.jpg)
November 3, 2005
![Carolyn's face in April 2006 Carolyn's face in April 2006](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/tows/201104/20110406-tows-carolyn-thomas-progression-5-600x411.jpg)
April 13, 2006
![Carolyn's face in April 2006 Carolyn's face in April 2006](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/tows/201104/20110406-tows-carolyn-thomas-progression-6-600x411.jpg)
April 26, 2006
![Carolyn's face in June 2006 Carolyn's face in June 2006](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/tows/201104/20110406-tows-carolyn-thomas-progression-7-600x411.jpg)
June 28, 2006
![Carolyn's face in November 2006 Carolyn's face in November 2006](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/tows/201104/20110406-tows-carolyn-thomas-progression-8-600x411.jpg)
November 30, 2006
![Carolyn's face in July 2009 Carolyn's face in July 2009](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/tows/201104/20110406-tows-carolyn-thomas-progression-9-600x411.jpg)
July 6, 2009
![Carolyn's face in March 2011 Carolyn's face in March 2011](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/tows/201104/20110406-tows-carolyn-thomas-progression-10-600x411.jpg)
March, 21, 2011
Published 04/08/2011
As a reminder, always consult your doctor for medical advice and treatment before starting any program.