Marcus, 26, Milton Keynes

"Not only our pleasure, our joy and our laughter but also our sorrow, pain, grief and tears arise from the brain, and the brain alone, with it we think and understand, see and hear and we discriminate between the ugly and the beautiful, between what is pleasant and what is unpleasant and between good and evil." Hippocrates (circa 460 -377 BC) It isn't how we look that we need to change, but what we think about what we see. But it is hard to over-ride base instincts in the mind that protect us from different and unusual things, but we are in a modern age were this sort of discrimination should have ended years ago, without the need for something as drastic as surgery.

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Vicky, 26, norwich

Hello my name is Vicky and i suffer from aperts syndrome and watching about jess has made me think about having the operation myself to change the way i look. I was offerd it before but i was overweight and couldent have it done but now looseing 5 and half stone i am thinking long and hard about it.

Vicky Walsh6, 26, Norfolk

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Clare, 27, London

What a fantastic programme! I must remember to smile more as I noticed that Jess smiled all the time and it's a lovely feature in a person. I have a severe skin condition so I could relate to some of her experiences. I have often asked the question 'why should I change my appearance to fit society's ideal?' I don't know if I would have had the courage to put my thoughts and feelings out there so openly - Well done!

Pauline Jennings, 46, Cambridgeshire

I though this was an amazing programme and Jess is an extrordinary young woman. Having undergone some major facial surgery in my early twenties I identified completely with Jess's vulnerability and strength that she displayed. I have no doubt she will be a success at anything she does because her approach to her difficulties is so positive. I would be very interested to know how her latest surgery goes and how she gets on with her future studies, she is truly inspirational. Its only a shame that the BBC couldn't have scheduled this for a peak time slot when it could have reached a much wider audience but courageous television all the same.

Sarah Gillard, 40, Worksop

My daughter has a large birthmark, so facial disfigurement and how to cope with it are very close to my heart. I thought that this was a wonderful documentary, and I applaud Jess for her courage both in presenting it and for all the surgery that she has had to endure. What a remarkable young woman. I am currently trying to raise awareness at the school I teach at about the issues surrounding facial disfigurement. I will try to encourage as many to watch this as possible.

Katie, 43, UK

I wanted to say, the programme was really well made and Jess came across as a warm, fun, intelligent and all-round lovely person. Kudos to her, and to her smashing family. I feel I learned a lot from her narration, and from the contributions of those interviewed (especially the Irish girl from Changing Faces). Thanks for making this programme, Jess.

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rachel mansel, 58, canada

im deformed to. i wore braces.

Keyes Neal Re- James Jensen, 2, Wicklow Ireland

Mylittle boy had full face advancement @ 21 months - it's a living hell going through the process, however it is amazing to see the instant change and to know that in his case it was for medical reasons, he will have it done again as a teenager for cosmetic reasons. It gives great hope to all people, parents and partners of those with aperts. Jess gives us great insight hope and strenght.

Victoria Wright, 29, London, Uk

I thought this was one of the best documentaries about facial disfigurement that I've ever seen. Well done Jess for showing the world that women with disfigurements can be funny, sexy and articulate! And well done BBC for having the guts and imagination to show a documentary BY a person with a disfigurement and not just ABOUT them.

Shelly-Anne, Ag, Location Woking, Surrey

I watched Jess's documentary last nite, I cannot tell you how amazing I think you and your family are Jess. To allow the world into your private thoughts, dream, desires and fears is probably the bravest thing anyone could do. College (and then University?!) will be a wonderful experience for you, though you may not have felt that you have enough confidence, you most certainly do! I only know what I saw on the documentary, and quite honestly you will be a rip-roaring success in whatever you do. I thank you for bringing a little bit of reality to the tv and for standing up and questioning so eloquently societies "normal". I wish you luck and I truly hope to see a follow up on how you do..........

Gillian Doran re Kerry, 2, Kildare Ireland

Hi my name is Gillian Doran. And I have a daughter with Apert syndrome she is 2. I watched the documentary on Jess let me just tell you she is an inspiration to everyone.