摘要 |
A novel method and system is disclosed to realistically simulate the prog ress or worsening of facial skin features that contribute to the overall loo k and condition of the skin. The method utilizes two close-up photographs of the face, one is captured with a digital camera in standard white light, an d the other is captured with the same camera in UV light. Then, the method p rocesses these images to simulate the progress or worsening of the major ski n features: hyperpigmented spots, wrinkles and small texture features. The w orsening of these features simulates facial skin aging due to prolonged expo sures to sunlight, biological aging or degradation of the skin health. The p rogress of these features simulates the improvement of facial skin in terms of overall look and healthiness as though the patient has gone through a tre atment. Therefore, the present invention discloses a series of methods that are useful in dermatology, cosmetics and computer animations. |