Anastasia “Stassie Baby” Karanikolaou, a close friend of Kylie Jenner and a well-known influencer, recently shared her decision to reverse a popular cosmetic procedure – her Brazilian Butt Lift. In a series of videos on YouTube and TikTok, the 28-year-old detailed her journey leading up to the surgery with renowned Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Ashkan Ghavami, MD, and the emotional reasons behind her choice to undergo a “de-BBL” after a decade.
“This Was a Mistake I Made Super Young”
In a candid YouTube vlog recorded before the surgery, Stassie revealed that she had been grappling with this decision for years. She admitted, “It was a decision I made when I was so young that I didn’t realize the consequences at that age.” Stassie expressed her growth over the years, stating, “I think I’m a completely different person at 28 than I was at 18. I’ve always been vocal that I knew I had messed up. I’m just happy I’m finally making the decision to feel more comfortable in my skin.”
What a BBL Reversal Actually Involves
A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) reversal is a customized procedure that typically includes fat removal, redistribution, and tissue tightening to restore balance and proportion. Depending on the individual’s goals, the surgery may incorporate liposuction to reduce excess fat, skin tightening technologies like radiofrequency, and fat grafting to reshape the area without completely flattening it.
Tightening and Refining, Not Removing
Explaining the process in her pre-op vlog, Dr. Ghavami emphasized that the goal was not to erase the past but to refine proportions. He stated, “We’re basically tightening tissue, and because she’s healthy and has great muscle tone, we can do some tricks in the operating room to tighten that skin that’s loosened.” Dr. Ghavami described using radiofrequency tightening and fat manipulation to lift and volumize while reducing overall size, similar to repositioning fat under the eyes for smoother contours.
Feeling More Herself
Post-surgery, Stassie humorously shared from her recovery bed that she was “eating Greek salad and recovering from my BBL removal.” She clarified that while the enhancement was still present, her aim was to achieve a more proportionate look that suited her current body.
Addressing misconceptions and online speculation about her decision to reverse the popular procedure, Stassie set the record straight on TikTok. She emphasized the importance of sharing her experience to provide a realistic view of plastic surgery, stating, “I wish I had someone that showed me the not-glamorized side of plastic surgery when I was younger.” Stassie encouraged others to prioritize their comfort over following trends, emphasizing the significance of authenticity in personal choices.