Dr Jeffrey Spiegel, a facial plastic surgeon and professor at Boston University School of Medicine, offers these tips to put your best face forward in your dating profile photos.
Make your eyes look larger, girls!
Women should slightly look up towards the camera and raise your eyebrows creating the attractive look of large eyes.
Lean into it
Slightly lean your neck toward the camera to look slimmer. Men should also slightly protrude the chin — this creates a strong face and eliminates a double chin.
Get a little color
A minute before your photo, women should tap on their lips a few times (somewhat stronger than you’d think!). This will send blood to the lips, making them redder and fuller — both considered attractive. Similarly, you can pinch your cheeks a few times to get a little bit of a rosy glow.
Stand at an angle to the camera
This creates a slimmer body profile, and adds some interest to the photograph. Also, try slightly lowering the shoulder towards the camera. This will relatively elongate your neck and slim it out.
Blink just before the camera goes off
That is, if they are counting to three to shoot, blink deliberately on two. This will help guarantee that your eyes are not closed during the picture, and importantly, will get you with the most open and bright eyes — and remember, bright eyes are critical to looking good.
Smile with your eyes!
A fake smile is just your mouth. A true smile is when your whole face is laughing. Think about sending energy to your eyes or smiling with your eyes, and your beauty will shine into the photograph.
Be relaxed
Think about relaxing your face and trying to convey that to the camera. You might also want to consider Botox or a similar botulinum toxin treatment. They’ve been shown to not only relax wrinkles, but can actually make some people feel more relaxed and confident.