Instagram influencer Stassie Karanikolaou made headlines when she shared that she’d had her breast implants replaced with a smaller size — a common and often straightforward procedure known as breast implant revision.
Kylie Jenner’s BFF Stassie Karanikolaou Reveals Plastic Surgery on Instagram
Like her famous best friend, Stassie Karanikolaou isn’t shy when it comes to revealing her decision to go under the knife.
In fact, she recently went on Instagram and told her 6.5 million followers that she had plastic surgery to exchange her breast implants. Stassie even shared a snap in a hot pink bikini showing off her results.
Why Did Stassie Karanikolaou Exchange Her Implants?
The decision to undergo any type of plastic surgery can be extremely personal. For Kylie Jenner’s BFF Stassie Karanikolaou, the choice was mostly due to aesthetics.
According to Stassie, her initial set of breast implants appeared to have bottomed-out, and she wanted to switch them for a smaller size that was in better proportion to her physique.
Do Breast Implants Need to be Replaced? If So, How Often?
Upon learning of Stassie’s implant exchange, you may be wondering if patients with breast implants need to have them periodically repaired or replaced.
In most cases, the average silicone and saline implants can last for 10-20 years, without complications. However, in the event that an implant deflates or ruptures, it will need to be replaced.
Interested in Breast Implant Surgery?
If your current breast implants no longer feel right for your body, implant revision can help you find a better fit. Contact Washingtonian Plastic Surgery to schedule a consultation.
Dr. Navin Singh is a dual board-certified plastic and facial plastic surgeon and founder of Washingtonian Plastic Surgery. He previously served as Director of Cosmetic Surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and currently serves as a board examiner for both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine.
