Catherine, Princess of Wales, known for her stunning hair and chic wardrobe, has captivated fans worldwide for years. One of her most talked-about features is her nose, which has inspired a significant trend in cosmetic surgery. A 2013 article in the New York Daily News, updated in 2019, documented how rhinoplasty procedures aimed at recreating the princess’s nose gained popularity as her public profile rose.
Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg, a Manhattan-based plastic surgeon, revealed that the interest in Middleton’s nose had grown to the extent that his practice created a file of photographs showcasing the royal’s features for consultation purposes. Dr. Thomas Romo, director of facial plastic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, confirmed that he had performed approximately 100 rhinoplasties to mimic Kate’s nose, noting that the buzz around her appearance surged after her wedding to Prince William. He explained, “They are looking for a natural nose on a beautiful woman, and the Duchess is in the news all the time.”
Romo pointed out that prior to Middleton’s rise in popularity, Friends star Jennifer Aniston’s nose was the benchmark for many patients. Jessica Blaier, one of Romo’s patients, expressed her admiration for Kate’s nose, stating, “When I saw Kate’s nose, I just knew it was the perfect nose for me.” Blaier appreciated the features of Middleton’s nose, describing it as having a pleasing bridge and a feminine tip that remains steady when she smiles. Although she is content that people do not immediately recognize her nose as a copy of the royal’s, she acknowledges, “I know that my nose was modeled by Kate Middleton, and that’s what is most important.”
A study highlighted the extent of Middleton’s influence on British patients seeking cosmetic surgery. In December 2012, it reported on findings from the Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group, revealing that Catherine’s nose was the most requested celebrity feature in the U.K. that year, with three times as many inquiries compared to the previous year. Maurizio Persico, a plastic surgeon, commented on the appeal of Kate’s nose, noting, “Her nose is straight with a cute, rounded tip and is perfectly in proportion to her face. This gives Kate an attractive and striking profile.” He suggested that her frequent smiles in photographs also contributed to her nose’s desirability among those unhappy with their own.
Three women who underwent rhinoplasty to emulate Middleton’s nose shared their satisfaction with the results. One patient, Danielle Murray, exclaimed, “It’s dramatically changed the look of my whole face — not least because I smile all the time now!”
The influence of the Middleton sisters extends beyond Kate, with some patients seeking cosmetic procedures inspired by Pippa Middleton, underscoring their status as significant trendsetters in the world of beauty and aesthetics.
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