This poor man noticed that something was wrong with jaw as it began to grow larger than normal. Stefan Zoleik was in his twenties when he noticed this and even after 20 years the skin underneath his jaw hasn’t stopped growing.
This Man’s Chin Suddenly Grew To Weigh 15 Pounds And Now Look At Him
By
Editorial Staff in
Bizarre
On 17th November 2016
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#1 This is Slovakia's Stefan Zoleik, before the tumor disfigured his face.
A six kilogram tumor that is more than 13 pounds. In 2004, he was diagnosed with Madelung disease, a metabolism disorder that caused fat tumors to grow on his face.
One of the tumors grew directly underneath his chin and spanned from ear-to-ear. At nearly 15 pounds, the mass became so heavy that Stefan could barely move his head. In fact, he had to quit his job as a car mechanic because it was too uncomfortable to work.
Not only did Stefan feel the physical effects of the tumor, but it took an emotional toll. People were constantly pointing and staring at his face.
#2 This is the old photo of Stefan.
Despite his unusual appearance, Stefan got married and had two children. With a wife and kids to depend on, Stefan began isolating himself as he was too ashamed to be out in public.
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#3
In 2014, Stefan finally got the medical treatment he needed; doctors finally agreed to operate on him. Surgeon Igor Homola spent five hours cutting away the tumor at the University Hospital in the northern Slovakia.
Now at 47 years old, the surgery has drastically changed Stefan's everyday life and his appearance.
In the end, Stefan realized it was his family who provided him with the faith and support he needed, both before and after surgery.
