Anastasia “Stassie” Karanikolaou, best known as Kylie Jenner’s longtime friend, is celebrating a fresh chapter in her self-confidence after a major body transformation.
The 28-year-old influencer recently revealed she underwent surgery to reduce her Brazilian butt lift (BBL), and she’s now enjoying the results in style.
Poolside Glam and Vacation Vibes
Karanikolaou took to Instagram to show off her slimmer silhouette while soaking up sun and music during what appeared to be a luxurious getaway.
One striking image featured her at the pool, sporting a tiny black bikini that highlighted her new curves.
In another shot, she posed at the pool’s edge, blowing an air kiss to the camera.
Her vacation snaps didn’t stop there.
Stassie was also seen lounging in a bright pink bikini, radiating confidence, while a silhouette photo captured her alongside friends Jesse Jo Stark, a singer-songwriter and model, and Gabbriette Bechtel, known for her work with Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS line.
She also shared candid moments of laughter and dancing with Gabbriette in a cabana, dressed in a breezy crop top and flowing skirt.
Opening Up About Her Surgery Journey
The journey to this new look began in October, when Karanikolaou revealed in a TikTok video that she had undergone BBL reduction surgery.
“I’m at the surgery recovery center recovering from this ass reduction,” she said.
“I’m so comfortable, eating chicken tenders and French fries. I just got my pain medicine, so I’m feeling pretty good.”
She added, “From what I’ve seen, it looks nice, lifted, smaller. I’m excited to heal and feel more comfortable in my skin.”
Reflecting on Past Decisions
Stassie didn’t shy away from discussing her regrets about her original BBL.
In a follow-up TikTok, she admitted, “I wish someone had shown me the unglamorous side of plastic surgery when I was younger.
This was something I’ve been trying to reduce and fix for years. It made me feel insecure and inauthentic.”
She encouraged her followers to make choices for themselves, saying, “Do what makes you feel comfortable, not what you think you should do.”
On her Better Half podcast earlier this year, she also revealed other corrective procedures she had undertaken to address the original BBL.
“I literally have another surgery coming up to reduce the size even more,” she shared.
Advice on Following Trends Carefully
Karanikolaou reflected on societal pressures and fleeting trends, warning: “Do not surgically alter your body for a trend because trends don’t last. I wish young me didn’t feel so pressured.”
Her honesty struck a chord with fans, emphasizing self-acceptance over external expectations.
Kylie Jenner’s Own Health Update
Meanwhile, Kylie Jenner has also been taking steps to care for her body.
On December 3, she shared on Instagram Stories that she underwent stem cell therapy for chronic back pain following her last pregnancy.
“I’ve been dealing with chronic back pain for almost three years, and nothing seemed to help,” she explained.
Jenner credited her older half-sister Kim Kardashian for encouraging the treatment.
“Seeing how much relief Kim experienced gave me the confidence to try stem cell therapy. I’m so grateful for the resources and support I received,” Kylie shared.
She added a note of caution to her followers: “Everyone’s body is different—do your research and talk to medical professionals—but I wanted to share in case it helps anyone.”
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