WILDWOOD, NJ — It will take months if not years of surgeries and procedures to reconstruct an 11-year-old Bridgewater boy's nose that was bitten off by a dog last month in Wildwood.

The Rasmussen family, of Bridgewater, has released an update on Zach's current condition. "He is awaiting the next surgery where they will place a balloon under his forehead skin. The skin will be expanded with injections for nine weeks. This will give him the skin they need to start reconstructing his nose. There will be three more surgeries after expanding the skin. When completed there may be more revisions or laser in months or years to come," the family wrote on the GoFundMe site.

Zach will also undergo therapy because of the trauma from the incident. He is currently at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia where he was flown by helicopter to after the attack on Aug. 16. A GoFundMe continues to collect money for the family to help cover hospital bills, surgeon costs, travel expenses, lodging and counseling costs.

"Our family would like to thank everyone for all the prayers, love and support. It makes a difference to see all the people in the world with such kind and compassionate hearts. Our son is in great spirits and greatly appreciates all the love he has received," the family said.

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Zach's family takes annual beach vacations and visited Wildwood this summer. The dog and its owner came across the victim and his family Aug. 16 on a Wildwood beach.

After asking for permission to pet the dog, the child approached the animal. The dog leapt forward and bit him on the face, police said.