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Paris Jackson Reveals Nasal Septum Perforation From Past Drug Use in TikTok Warning

She says she will forgo surgical repair because postoperative painkillers could jeopardize her sobriety.

Overview

  • In a new TikTok video, the 27-year-old shows a hole between her nostrils, demonstrates an audible whistle when she breathes, and jokes it is large enough to pass a spaghetti noodle through.
  • Jackson says the damage began around age 20 and has persisted for years, noting it can be noticeable and has posed challenges in the studio.
  • She reiterates her recovery, having publicly marked five years clean and sober in January, and frames the video as a warning not to use drugs.
  • Jackson declines to specify which substance was involved, while coverage explains that intranasal drugs such as cocaine or amphetamines are known to cause septal perforations.
  • She says she will not pursue corrective surgery because it would likely require pain medication that she views as a relapse risk.