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Priscilla Presley: 'I fell victim to botched plastic surgery'
Last updated at 15:58pm on 29.03.08Priscilla Presley has confirmed reports she received botched treatment from an unqualified plastic surgeon.
The former wife of Elvis, who is currently competing in the US show Dancing With The Stars, was the "victim" of an unlicensed doctor, her spokesperson said.
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Botched: Priscilla Presley, pictured here in LA on March 14, has confirmed she was treated by a bogus plastic surgeon
It is believed he injected the 62-year-old with industrial low-grade silicone similar to that used by mechanics to grease car parts.
Argentinian born Dr. Daniel Serrano, who also reportedly treated Lionel Richie's ex wife Diane, was only licensed as a nurse when he performed the cosmetic procedure in 2003.
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"An investigation which uncovered his misconduct ultimately lead to his imprisonment. Ms. Presley dealt with this matter years ago and everything is now well."
Serrano was investigated after his patients complained the injections caused lumps, paralysis and craters in the face.
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Fresh faced: Priscilla with singing legend Elvis in 1967
Serrano was later sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy, smuggling and use of unapproved drugs in 2006.
Meanwhile, Priscilla made it through to the next round of Dancing With The Stars last night, however tennis champ Monica Seles and illusionist Penn Jillette were both eliminated.
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I was shocked to see Priscilla Presley's face on dancing with the stars. Whatever did that unqualified plastic surgeon (nurse) do to make her lips so unattractive. She can barely smile and it looks as though she has no teeth. I don't know what can be done to repair her face but she should get a new hairdresser.
- Ellen Moriarty, Walpole, MA USA
I am in admiration of her beauty and it is said to see her this way.
At the same time I admirer her for going public and showing the world what not to do.
We all want to stay young and beautiful but there is a limit.
Injecting filler is the worst anyone can do.
There is such wonderful technology of lasers and radio frequency available.
- Elisabeth, monaco
This pretty woman has ruined her face, perhaps forever, in the interest of saving a few dollars. And she is one of the richest women in America.
Well, well, well.
It is quite unbelievable that someone so desperate to keep her looks would fall victim to a criminal plastic surgeon. The usual procedure is to ask friends who have had successful surgery "Who did it?" and use the recommended doctor.
Ladies, beware!
Only go to doctors your good-looking friends have used.
- Sidney Marks, Brighton, England
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