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Paris Jackson Reveals Nasal Septum Perforation From Past Drug Use in Viral Video

She says she will forgo surgical repair to avoid painkillers that could threaten her sobriety.

Overview

  • In an Instagram story, the 27-year-old illuminated a nostril with her phone flashlight to show a small hole connecting both sides of her nose.
  • She attributes the injury to prior cocaine and substance use and says the damage dates back roughly seven years.
  • Jackson reports significant breathing issues, including a very loud whistle when she breathes through her nose.
  • She states that although surgery could fix the defect, she is declining the procedure because postoperative analgesics could risk relapse.
  • The clip spread rapidly across social platforms and arrives as she marks about five years of sobriety, following earlier periods of clinical care and self-harm.