Myth 7: My body will be disfigured if I donate.

Myth 7: My body will be disfigured if I donate.

Fact: Organ donation does not cause any obvious disfigurement to the donor’s body. Organs and tissue are always removed with the greatest of care and respect. The patient’s wounds are closed and dressed the same as after any other operation.

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