Aishwarya nose it all!

By Hindustan Times

Mumabi, May 16 -- The votes are in. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is Bollywood's most coveted actress. Sixteen years after she was declared the most beautiful woman in the world, her flawless features still top the list of inquiries made at the plastic surgeon's office.

"We get maximum requests for Aishwarya Rai's narrow jaw line and high cheekbones. Most people still think of her as the one with a perfect face," reveals cosmetic physician, Dr Rashmi Shetty. Plastic surgeon, Dr Meenakshi Agarwal adds, "Patients also ask for her eyebrows. Fine features like hers are very popular."

Dr Jamuna Pai concurs: "Most people who come in to fix their nose want a sculpted, aquiline look, and they usually refer to pictures of Aishwarya Rai." Pai adds. "Patients are also conscious of skin and that's another area where she scores. She has the most beautiful and robust skin. From the enquiries we get, people seem to have noticed that."

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While Angelina Jolie's lips have conquered the globe, Bollywood's leading ladies don't fall far behind in the copycat game. "Kangana Ranaut's lips are perky and full, people like that they're not too dramatic," Pai reveals. While pouty Priyanka Chopra's lips may have only male fans, many women covet Katrina Kaif's pink kiss.

"The pouty look is here to stay," insists Pai. "Thin lips will never be popular because they age you. As you grow older, you lose volume on your face. I have a knack for subtly filling up the lip, though an actress might opt for a more emphasised look."

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Reportedly, Bipasha Basu's eyes have a fan following of their own. "She's got a beautiful uplifted shape, close to almond eyes. We can create that using botox and fillers. Many people have requested it too. Shilpa Shetty's eyes are emphasised by her luscious lashes. People who have thin eyelashes, like her lashline." Cheekbone implants are popularly used to give the face a youthful look. Instead of going under the knife, cosmetic physicians inject fillers into cheekbones to create glamourous apple cheeks.

"The procedure is popular among girls who lose weight, especially on the face, because of heavy dieting. Madonna looks like she has opted for this procedure. The gaunt look with extremely prominent cheekbones and hollowed-out cheeks ages you," claims Shetty. The results last between six months to two years, depending on the amount and quality of filler used. Another popular trend is the dimple effect. Agarwal says that Deepika Padukone's dimpled cheeks have tempted patients to ask for the same.

"Today, everything from your smile to your nose can be bought," grins Pai. "You can achieve anything you want."