The Dancing Double Standard

A lot of people have weighed in Priscilla Presley's botched plastic surgery. I just think it's unfair. Here's a woman that's been through a lot, she goes on a television show to have fun, and we crucify her for looking different than she did ten years ago. I think part of our problem is the old double standard, men become distinguished and women are just supposed to become grandmothers or something like that. I just don't remember everyone putting up the same fuss when Sylvester Stallone was promoting Rambo, and had some noticeable work done. Or when Nicolas Cage was promoting his last awful movie, and again had some noticeable cosmetic surgery. But when Priscilla Presley shows up looking different, everyone flips out.

Priscilla Presley's Plastic Surgery Nightmare

In case you don't know Priscilla's story, she didn't go in for plastic surgery. Priscilla Presley fell in with an unlicensed doctor and con artist. Dr. Daniel Serrano, from Argentina, claimed that he had a wonder drug that was better than BOTOX®, but not FDA approved yet. He conned his way into Hollywood and injected lots of aging celebrities. Hiss anti-aging solution, however, turned out to be low-grade silicone, the kind used by mechanics to grease auto parts. For her part, Priscilla Presley has recovered from the incident and has put it behind her. Dr. Serrano is behind bars. The sad thing is that BOTOX is so safe and easy, there's really no reason to get a back alley injection. You can definitely say that she made a very questionable decision, but that's no reason to put her on the chopping block.

I think that could be a big reason she was voted off of Dancing with the Stars. There's a stigma put on women as if plastic surgery is some sort of crime or cheat. However, there's also so much pressure to look perfect and beautiful. Plastic surgery is a tough choice to make, touch enough without being persecuted for it.

I've said my peace.