KEIRA Knightley’s high cheekbones have sparked a rise in the number of women seeking implants and fillers, a leading cosmetic surgeon has claimed.
There has been a 10 per cent rise in the nip tuck op as women seek plumped up cheeks to emulate their favourite stars.
Love Actually star Keira Knightly has the most sought after shape, according to Harley Street surgeon Julian De Silva.
The second most popular cheek shape are supermodel Cara Delevingne’s, followed by Angelina Jolie’s.
Women also seek cheekbones to look like Naomi Campbell’s and Natalie Portman’s.
Sixth on the list of most coveted cheek bones was supermodel Gisele Bundchen and seventh was actress Michelle Pfeiffer.
Ranked eighth was Halle Berry followed by Cameron Diaz and Scarlett Johansson.
Dr De Silva looked at the records of 1,000 patients across the UK to determine the popularity of fillers and implants.
Dr De Silva, from the Centre For Advanced Facial Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery in West London, said Keira Knightley’s strikingly high cheekbones give her face a timeless symmetry and are a defining aspect of her beauty.
“Keira's beautifully shaped cheekbones really do stand out and are the look women want to replicate more than any other,” he said.
“The term high cheekbones means someone like Keira has the widest part of their face just below their eyes.
“This causes the cheek to dip in slightly below the bone - making the cheekbone stand out prominently.
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“This dip can cause a shadow, which can accentuate the face even more.
“High cheekbones, long considered the gold standard of beauty, tend to create a very symmetrical face which is coveted above all else in the fashion world and Hollywood.
“High cheekbones also have a sexual connotation.
"They typically prove that a woman is old enough to be able to reproduce, and for men, they prove a high level of testosterone.”
Dr De Silva said the rise in popularity of fillers and implants is down to people losing shape in their face as they age.
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“As we age, we lose volume in our cheeks and gain it where we don't want it - around the jaw and neck," he said.
“The loss of volume can occur as early as our mid-20s, depending on lifestyle.
“A beautiful youthful face has fullness in the cheeks. From 30 onwards, the hollowing of the cheeks can start to be visible, especially in people who diet or exercise a lot, like celebrities do.”
But Dr De Silva warned that using fillers too regularly was not the best way to maintain your face’s shape, instead recommending silicone implants to permanently enhance their shape.
1. Keira Knightley
Dr De Silva said: "They are the first thing you notice about Keira's face and give her an ageless beauty which will endure right throughout her career."
2. Cara Delevingne
"Cara is our highest earning supermodel and it is not hard to see why with these stand-out cheekbones," Dr De Silva said.
"They are the golden standard of the fashion world."
3. Angelina Jolie
Dr De Silva said: "Angelina's cheeks have a natural plumpness that accentuates her youthful appearance."
4. Naomi Campbell
"Naomi has been at the top for almost 30 years and it is not hard to see why with these beautifully high cheekbones which really got her noticed early on in her career," Dr De Silva said.
5. Natalie Portman
Dr De Silva said: "Natalie is one the great beauties of Hollywood and a key characteristic is her beautifully sculpted cheeks."
6. Gisele Bundchen
Dr De Silva said: "She was the world's most successful supermodel for several years and those cheeks had a lot to do with it."
7. Michelle Pfeiffer
"It is wonderful to see her career having a second wind this year - and that is because of her classical beauty, defined by those high cheekbones," said Dr De Silva.
8. Halle Berry
"Halle has a natural plumpness to her cheeks like Angelina," said Dr De Silva
9. Cameron Diaz
Dr De Silva said: "Cameron is another of Hollywood's most enduring beauties - she looks better as she gets older thanks to those cheekbones."
10. Scarlett Johansson
"Another Hollywood star blessed with naturally cute, plump cheeks - they are an integral part of her beauty and appeal," Dr De Silva said.
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