When Vienna Shaw was born with a rare congenital melanocytic nevus covering part of her forehead, her parents, Celine Casey and her partner, worried about the emotional impact it could have as she grew up. After the NHS initially considered removal cosmetic and a surgeon argued that Vienna should decide for herself when older, the family launched crowdfunding and raised tens of thousands of dollars for treatment. At age two, Vienna eventually underwent surgery to remove the birthmark, leaving only a faint scar, while her journey sparked debate over parental decisions, childhood well-being, and a child\u2019s future right to make choices about her own body…..READ BELOW<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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