MIAMI -- A Haitian teen who had several surgeries to remove a 16-pound tumor-like growth from her face was back in a Miami operating room Thursday.

Marlie Casseus's mother, Maleine Antoine, said she is "happy, happy, happy" with the outcome of the latest surgery.

"Marlie is very happy too," Antoine said. "This morning, she asked me, 'Mom, (do I) have a nose,' and I said, 'Yes, you have a nose. You are beautiful too."

The huge tumor had kept Marlie from eating or breathing comfortably. It was successfully removed in January.

Thursday, surgeons at Holtz Children's Hospital began reconstructing her face by forming a nasal bridge and upper lip and correcting the extreme separation of her eyes.

Marlie will need at least two more surgeries. The care is being funded by the International Kids Fund.

To make a tax-deductible donation to IKF, you can mail a check or money order to:

International Kids Fund
Re: Marlie Casseus
P.O. Box 012297
Miami, FL 33101
Miami Phone: 305-585-5888

For more information call 877-IKF-KIDS (1-877-453-5437).

Note: It is very important to include "Marlie Casseus" on checks or money orders so the funds will be allocated properly.

IKF has raised $300,000 of the $500,000 needed for Marlie's surgeries.

Donations can also be made online by visiting www.internationalkidsfund.org.