Born on Valentine’s Day in 2013, Tessa Evans entered the world without a nose due to an extremely rare condition called Bosma arhinia microphthalmia syndrome (BAMS), which affects fewer than 100 people worldwide. Despite this, she is surrounded by love and admired for her courage and joyful spirit.
Her parents were shocked at her birth, as the pregnancy had been normal. Tessa has no sense of smell or sinuses, but she can still breathe, sneeze, and live an active life. As a baby, she spent weeks in intensive care and underwent surgery to help her breathe and eat properly.
At just two years old, Tessa became the first person to receive a cosmetic nasal implant. Her parents chose early procedures to avoid more invasive surgeries later. The process will continue until her teenage years, but Tessa remains positive and excited about the future.
Now 12, she refuses to let her condition limit her. “My BAMS syndrome will not stop me from doing anything,” she says with confidence. Her mother describes her as inspiring, brave, and full of life.
Tessa’s journey has touched people around the world, who praise her beauty, strength, and resilience. Through every challenge, she continues to shine.