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The aim of facial feminization surgery (FFS) is to eliminate or reduce many of the cross-gender-related deformities of the facial bones caused by late-pubertal testosterone masculinization in MtF transsexuals. facial masculinization effects in male-to-female (MtF) transsexuals can be every bit as disfiguring and socially damaging to them as are the effects of severe facial disfigurement in accident victims and genetic facial deformities in children. In the case of transsexual women, Dr. Pichet focusses on how to adjust the dimensional parameters of each face towards the normal female range, based on certain physical anthropological measurements. Survival requirements over evolutionary time have adapted human males' faces for protection in hunting and fighting, providing them with protruding browridges and heavy jaws/chins. However, human females' faces have evolved (as have childrens' faces) for better hiding/fleeing by having better unobstructed peripheral vision (with the eyes more forward in the facial structure, and with no browridge). These differences in secondary sex characteristics are caused by the different sex hormones present in the bodies of boys and girls after puberty.
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The new standard wisely and uniquely builds on existing standards, so vendors can quickly respond and adopt 3D facial recognition, a key factor in the alliance's enthusiasm. The proposed standard is designed to equip vendors with consistent and precise design information to apply 3D facial biometric imaging in their products and allow reliable data exchange with other vendors to enable interoperability. Though 3D facial biometrics offers advantages in accuracy and precision over 2D methods, only a formula reservation had been included in the existing standard. A4Vision's amendment completes the standard's specifications for 3D facial imaging.
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MALMO, Sweden, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Polar Rose AB, a company uniquely combining automatic facial recognition with 3D modeling for visual search applications, today announced it has received initial Series A funding. A total of $5.1 m (euro 4 m, SEK 37 m) was raised from Nordic Venture Partners (Copenhagen), the Nordic region's largest IT venture company. Polar Rose was founded with unique expertise in automatic 3D modeling and pattern recognition pioneered by the company's founder and CTO, Dr. Jan Erik Solem.
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There are many causes for disorders of the facial nerve, and these often result in significant disfigurement and impaired function. Patients coming to the Center present with a variety of concerns regarding their facial paralysis, in addition to wanting to be sure about a proper diagnosis. Patients may experience difficulties with speech and eating, facial asymmetry, drooling, and an inability to close the eye on the paralyzed side. A less obvious but often grave concern is the inability to express emotion on the affected side. This loss of ability to communicate non-verbally can be extremely bothersome. Many patients ... experience a reluctance to appear in public, and refrain from simple pleasures such as dining out.
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ImageWare's FACE ID employs advanced biometric technology that allows users to identify a list of possible suspects by measuring distinct facial characteristics. With the eyes as a reference point, FACE ID utilizes a mathematic formula to produce a data record representing the face in question. The data record is then compared to a database of records that are created from mugshots, suspect composites, video clips or scanned photos. The search engine is resistant to changes in lighting, facial expression, hairstyles, disguises and pose. ImageWare customers have been using FACE ID in a stand-alone or networked environment since 1998.
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Established in 1994 by Dr. Andres Gantous, specializing in a full range of facial cosmetic and facial plastic reconstructive procedures. Dr. Gantous has an international reputation for his expertise in primary and revisional rhinoplasty. You are encouraged to discuss any questions you may have with Dr. Gantous and his staff. Dr. Gantous is on staff at St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Toronto.
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