Kylie Jenner’s close associate, Anastasia “Stassie” Karanikolaou, has publicly disclosed that she recently underwent a buttock reduction procedure, several months after acknowledging that she regretted having undergone a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL).
The 28-year-old media personality, who has maintained a long-standing friendship with Jenner, shared a TikTok video on Tuesday documenting her recovery at a post-operative care facility. In the video, she stated, “I’m at a surgery recovery center recovering from this a* reduction,”* while appearing relaxed and eating. She further noted that her pain medication had begun to take effect and that she was feeling “comfortable.”
Karanikolaou elaborated that, based on initial observations, the surgical outcome appeared “nice, lifted, [and] smaller,” expressing optimism about eventually feeling “more comfortable in [her] skin.” She concluded the clip by thanking her supporters and urging compassion from viewers, noting that she was still experiencing post-surgical discomfort.
The following day, Karanikolaou posted an additional video in response to online claims that her decision to remove the BBL was motivated by social media trends. She clarified that her decision stemmed from personal reflection rather than public influence, explaining, “I’m sharing my experience because I wish I had someone show me the non-glamorized side of plastic surgery when I was 18 and made this decision.”
She revealed that she had been attempting for years to reverse the effects of the earlier procedure, which had ultimately made her feel “more insecure.” While emphasizing that individuals retain the autonomy to make choices concerning their own bodies, she characterized her BBL as “a mistake I made super young” and expressed a desire to help others avoid similar regret.
Karanikolaou advised her 4.3 million TikTok followers to prioritize personal comfort over societal trends, remarking, “Do what makes you comfortable, not what you think you should do.” She briefly displayed the surgical results, noting that although complete removal was not possible, her goal was to achieve a body shape that appeared “more proportionate.”
Her comments are consistent with earlier statements made in May during an appearance on the Bravo Bri podcast, where she first confirmed having undergone a BBL, clarifying, “I don’t have implants. I moved fat around.” She also disclosed a prior breast augmentation and reiterated her dissatisfaction with her BBL, stating, “It’s something that I regret, and that’s why it’s been hard to talk about for so long. I literally have another surgery in a week to try and reduce the size of it a little more.”#newsafro_
