We all know how pictures can be airbrushed like these of Britney Spears. She boldly agreed to release the photos from the latest shoot which reveal exactly how much retouching is done on the final photo.
Magazines are one thing, but what about cosmetic pictures promising to get rid of wrinkles or remove brown spots? Dr. Zein Obagi believes the majority of pictures are doctored up. ”Clinical photos should be taken under the same light,” says Dr Obagi, who has just launched another skincare line called, ZO Skin Health. (Pictures after the jump)
In these before and after pictures, the facial expression is completely different which changes the amount of wrinkles that appear on the face. “When your eyes are closed they are totally relaxed,” explains Dr. Obagi. “When they’re open that will induce more wrinkles and a smile creates even more.” Not to mention the diffused lighting in the after picture and the harsh lighting in the before photos.
Dr. Obagi says pictures should always have the same lighting, the subjects eyes should be open, fixated on the same spot, no make-up and hair pulled back.