Arsh just beams with joy in the arms of his proud father. Alim is a food vendor in Delhi and heard about Rotaplast from a relative who saw a newspaper advertisement. Arsh’s two older sisters will be excited to see him with his new smile, thanks to Rotaplast.
Time out before surgery for a selfie with local volunteer, Sonia.
Anethesiologist, Dr. Basavaraj Nagappala, carries off Arsh for about two hours of surgery that will give him a new smile. Surgeon, Dr. Rod Simmonds, looks on with PACU Assistant, Leslie Purchase.
The following morning, Arsh and his parents are ready to head home.
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