HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Priscilla Presley has admitted that she was among the victims of a man posing to be a highly-sought after plastic surgeon to Hollywood’s elite.
Dr. Daniel Serrano is described as a good-looking doctor from Argentina who preyed on Hollywood’s elite. According to TMZ, which first reported Presley’s involvement with the doc, Serrano injected his A-list clients with what he claimed to be miracle injections that were better than Botox.
In reality, Serrano was injecting an industrial-grade silicone, not unlike what was used to lubricate auto parts in his homeland. Following the “miracle” treatments, some patients suffered paralysis, lumps and even holes in their faces.
The man known as “Dr. Jiffy Lube” is said to have smuggled the non-FDA approved drug into the U.S. The Feds indicted him for smuggling drugs and the conspiracy and use of unapproved drugs. He was convicted and then released last week, but now faces deportation by immigration officials.
“Priscilla Presley was one of many documented victims of Dr. Serrano,” the actress’s rep said in a statement Tuesday, according to People.com. “An investigation which uncovered his misconduct ultimately lead to his imprisonment. Ms. Presley dealt with this matter years ago and everything is well.”
Other known victims include Shawn King, the wife of CNN talk-show host Larry King, and Diane Richie, the ex-wife of Lionel Richie.
