Under the guise of offering superior injections to Botox, Serrano administered industrial-grade silicone—material typically used for automotive purposes—into clients’ faces. Unsurprisingly, the substance was unapproved by the FDA, and his practices were both illegal and dangerous. Serrano’s scheme extended beyond Presley. Notable victims included Shawn Southwick-King, wife of Larry King, and Diane Richie, then-wife of Lionel Richie. The scam involved “injection parties” where unapproved substances were administered in private homes. The results were often catastrophic: victims reported lumps, disfigurement, facial paralysis, and severe long-term complications.Continue reading…
