Objective:
To
observe any thermal variations or changes to areas of the
face after using the Beauty Magnets. Thermal emissions are
a result of the increased or decreased neuro-vascular activity
in the human body. In the case of an acute injury, it would
be expected that there would be an increased area of thermal
activity as the body is attempting to deal with the physiological
challenge. This would be reflected on the image in the warmer
colors at the top portion of the color bar (reds and hot
white on the scale presented below). Conversely, an area
of the body where there is a restriction of blood flow or
lack of activity, the thermal patterns produced would be
in the cooler colors or lower part of the color bar (blues
to black on the scale below).
Equipment:
A
complete set of Beauty Magnets has been supplied for the
infrared imaging test. The camera used was a Teletherm Mark/1026SC
infrared system, with a sensitivity of less than 0.1 degrees
Celsius. This camera uses a PCI analog to digital controller
board plugged into a standard PC operating environment.
The images are captured and stored in a device independent
bit map file format. The subject in each picture was placed
at a distance of approximately 32" from the front of the
camera. The Teletherm is a scanning system which calculates
each pixel on the image relative to a neutral blackbody
reference field. All temperature value references are relative
to this reference field.
Discussion:
Before
the Beauty Magnets were used, images were taken to ensure
consistency and stability with respect to the appearance
of the thermal patterns. Normal room temperature environment
was observed. Image consistency was observed on the subject
prior to the use of the Beauty Magnets.
The
Beauty Magnets were placed on the face according to the
recipe formulas provided in the directions. The before images
were taken prior to the placement of the magnets. The after
images were taken at the moment all magnets were in place
and over a successive time period for a minimum of one half
hour.
With
thermal imaging, symmetry is the norm. Facial images are
fairly complex due to the amount of vascular activity involved
in the region.
The
same subject was used for each recipe except for Recipe
#7 at the bottom.
Observations:
The
BEFORE image is located at the top left hand corner for
the thermal series conducted for each Beauty Magnet Recipe.
There
appears to be evidence of subtle changes to the thermal
patterns and activity in the facial region after the application
of the Beauty Magnets for a period of half an hour. The
effect seemed to be consistent over several days of use
and with different subjects. The placement of the magnets
may have some bearing on the resultant changes in thermal
activity.
Each
image contains a date and time stamp at the bottom of the
image. The relative temperature range is displayed after
the date and time as well as on the color bar. The color
bar on the right hand side extends from black at the
bottom which is the coldest to white on the top which is
the hottest. Therefore, the areas of greatest thermal
intensity are the red and white regions.
BEFORE
& AFTER DIAMOND recipe
Image on the left was taken before the DIAMOND lift recipe
was implemented, and images on the right, lower left, and
lower right were taken after wearing the magnets. There is
a notable increase in thermal activity around the lower lip
and in the maxillary sinus region on both sides. The upper
forehead shows increased thermal activity. The magnet pad
can be identified on the lower right image on the subject's
chin. The overall temperature range shows a change.
BEFORE
& AFTER Recipe #4
The BEFORE image for Recipe #4 is in the upper left and the
subsequent images were taken while the subject was wearing
the magnets. The final image on the bottom right was taken
after 30 minutes of use. A temperature marker has been placed
at the center of the chin, correlating with the placement
of one of the magnets. There is some increase in thermal activity
in the throat and jawline region. The temperature range
shows a steady increase over the time period during which
the magnets were used, correlating with the spot temperature
marker.
BEFORE
& AFTER Recipe #5
The BEFORE image is in the upper left and the subequent images
have been taken after the magnets have been applied according
to Recipe #5. There is a significant increase in thermal activity
in the region of the mouth and chin region. The upper forehead
shows increased thermal intensity. The nose has remained relatively
cooler throughout this series. The overall temperature change
indicated shows
BEFORE
& AFTER Recipe #6
Temperature range for the images on this series remained relatively
stable. The AFTER image on the bottom right shows greater
thermal symmetry when viewing the left and right cheeks. There
is actually an overall decrease in thermal activity in both
cheeks on the image A6jyh12 above.
BEFORE
& AFTER Recipe #7
The BEFORE image for Recipe #7 is in the upper left. The subsequent
images have been taken over time and for the 30 minute period
of use. There are significant changes in the throat, mouth,
and upper forehead regions for this subject. The region along
the jawline on the subject's left side (image right) shows
a notable increase in thermal activity along with the overall
throat itself. A temperature marker shows the change.
There is somewhat of an increase in the overall temperature
ranges for the images. The image on the upper right was taken
soon after the magnets were in place and is somewhat consistent
with the before image in this series, making the lower images
quite notable.
This
report has been prepared by Ashwin Systems International
Inc., Teletherm Division, Dunedin, Florida. For more information
on thermal imaging: http://www.thermology.com
