Happy Diwali, Do You Need a Boob Job?

Diwali, the Indian holiday most analogous to Christmas, is famous for its firecrackers and elaborate temple ceremonies. But for the country's battalions of nip and tuck plastic surgeons the festival also means a boon for business. Reuters reports that in the run up to the holiday there is between a 20 and 40 percent rise in tummy tucks, nose jobs and breast enhancements.

The most popular surgery among Indians are nose jobs with some clients asking for noses like famous Bollywood actors.

Cosmetic surgeons say Bollywood heartthrob, Shah Rukh Khan's nose is popular amongst male clients, while many women ask for a nose like actress and former Miss World beauty Aishwarya Rai.

Surgeons say there is generally a rise of about five to 10 percent in the number of procedures ahead of the festive season, but this year has been unprecedented.

via The Washington Post