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A story in last week’s Globe and Mail highlighted the innovative research being undertaken in Toronto’s academic community.

University of Toronto’s Alireza Rabi and his professor Dr. Parham Aarabi have developed a facial-recognition software that is creating a buzz in the field of plastic surgery.

The software, called Modiface, is currently available online at modiface.com. The website allows users to upload pictures of themselves and make modifications to their hair, eyes, nose, or lips. Users can choose from the facial features of well known celebrities or from the pictures of someone they know.

In my case, I went with a face lift and Bill Clinton’s hair.

The end result? It was a little scary looking. There are some things the world was never meant to see.

The article goes on to describe the potential the technology holds for the field of plastic surgery. Patients would be able to see the “after shot” of their operation at the click of a button.

The program is currently in its beta version. The next step is to provide the software to plastic surgeons for feedback and make changes accordingly. Ultimately, the plan is to commercialize the program.

Go try the program for yourself, or read the article at Globe and Mail (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20070306.wsrinnofaces06/BNStory/PersonalTech/).

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