Fairfax FaceMatch^®

Looking for a celebrity sperm donor lookalike?

Fairfax Cryobank’s exclusive Fairfax FaceMatch ® technology allows you to find that ideal sperm donor that has similar facial features to your partner, family member, friend, or celebrity. Upload your photo to the FaceMatch tool and the algorithm will recommend donors that have similar facial structure and appearance. Read the tips below to get the best FaceMatch results.

Test out Fairfax FaceMatch ®

Try out Fairfax FaceMatch on your own for free now! Go to the Donor Search and click on the FaceMatch tab in the gray bar to the right of Donor Seach.

What is Fairfax FaceMatch®?

The Fairfax FaceMatch® algorithm uses the shape of facial features to find a resemblance between the photo you upload and the adult photos of our donors. The sophisticated mathematical formulas compare two facial images. Once you select a photo from your hard drive and upload it into the system, Fairfax FaceMatch® will compare it to every adult donor photo and provide results starting with the donor who most resembles the photo. Matches are rated based on a High, Med, Low scale, where High matches occur infrequently. Donor photos remain private.

How do I perform a Fairfax FaceMatch®?

1. To access Fairfax FaceMatch® go to the Donor Search and click on the “FaceMatch” on the right gray tab.

2. If you wish, you may then select the preferred ancestry of your donor, eye color and hair color. Remember the more narrow your search, the fewer High matches will result.

3. Select a photo from your hard drive by clicking Browse. You can use personal photos you have saved or ones you find on the internet and saved to your hard drive. Once you have found the photo you wish to use click Upload and Search.

4. Fairfax FaceMatch® will compare the photo you upload to every adult donor photo we have and provide matching results starting with the donor chosen with the greatest resemblance. Results are rated on a High, Medium, Low scale. Remember, matches are based on the shape of facial features and not on donor coloring or ancestry. Match results may take up to 60 seconds.

How do I choose the best photo?

Select a close, cropped photo with good lighting and a high-quality image. The subject should be facing forward and making eye contact. The person should not have a heavy beard, thick-rimmed glasses/sunglasses, or hat. In addition, avoid strong smiles to avoid moving the facial structure.

When I uploaded my photo I got mostly low match results. What might be wrong?

Please be sure your photo image meets the “best photo” recommendations detailed above. If you have limited your search results by ancestry, eye or hair color, consider widening your search criteria to allow the system to match the largest number of donors. You may also get a low number of High or Medium matches for a search looking for a minority group as we have a smaller number of minority donors available.

What type of image can I use?

The system will accept any standard image file such as .jpg, .bmp, or .gif.

I want to learn more about what my favorite donor looks like. Is there someone who can discuss this with me?

We have two services that are available to help you. Our Donor Selection Consultation service staff can go over details of your Fairfax FaceMatch® results or provide an in-depth counseling service for those who need assistance in selecting a donor. You’ll need to set up an appointment for this by calling us at 800-338-8407.

We also offer our Photo Consults which allow you to select a group of preferred donors from our donor list and then provide us a photo of someone you would like us to compare the selected group of donors to. Photo Consults are customized to meet your specific needs. There is a minimal charge. For more information about Photo Consults, please call 800-338-8407 or visit this webpage.