Woman left unable to walk or talk after getting same surgery as Kylie Jenner’s best friend
Her husband now has to support her with all her day-to-day needs
Kylie Jenner’s best friend, Stassie Karanikolaou, is one famous face who admitted she opted for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). But while the surgery has seemingly become a staple of influencer culture, not everyone walks away with the results they desired. Daidys Pena Garces, a 50-year-old woman, is now fighting for her life after undergoing the same procedure. What was supposed to be a simple enhancement left her unable to walk, talk, or feed herself. Her case highlights the dark side of one of the world’s most sought-after surgeries, and why experts warn it’s also one of the most dangerous.
Kylie Jenner’s best friend got a BBL
Speaking to Bravo Bri back in May, Kylie‘s best friend told the world about the surgeries she’s opted for.
She explained how she “moved things around,” and had the “BBL” surgery, which involved “moving fat to her butt.”
Reflecting on her decision to have surgery, Stassie said: “It’s something that I obviously regret… I did not realise at all what I was signing myself up for.”
Daidys Pena Garces’ story
Per The Mirror, Daidys Pena Garces opted for the same procedure, but it was allegedly carried out by an unqualified surgeon.
Weeks later, she suffered a pulmonary embolism that caused severe brain damage. Now, at 50 years old, she’s unable to walk or talk, and her husband Jorge Fernandez has to care for her day-to-day needs.
Daidys’ procedure was carried out in Florida, and her husband claims she was not made aware of the risks associated with the surgery.
Experts have warned of the dangers
As Stassie shares her word of warning about how people shouldn’t alter their bodies for “trends,” Daidys Pena Garces’ situation is far more than a medical tragedy, it’s a chilling cautionary tale about cosmetic risk, regulation, and the consequences of prioritising aesthetics over safety.
As her husband fights for justice, her story sends a stark warning: when it comes to surgical enhancement, especially procedures like BBL, the price of beauty can be paid in far more than dollars.
Brazilian Butt Lifts have surged in popularity, but medical experts regularly warn of their dangers. The procedure poses an elevated risk of fat embolism, especially if fat is injected into or beneath the muscle. In fact, the estimated overall fatality rate for BBLs is around one in 4,000, the highest for any cosmetic surgery, per BBC.
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