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Paris Jackson Shows Nasal Septum Perforation, Cites Damage From Past Drug Use

The 27-year-old says she will forgo surgical repair to avoid painkillers that could threaten her sobriety.

Overview

  • In a viral social video, she illuminated her nostril with a phone light to display the hole connecting both sides of her nose.
  • She says the injury stems from years of substance abuse, including cocaine, and she cautioned followers against drug use.
  • Jackson described a loud whistling sound when she breathes through her nose as a lingering effect of the perforation.
  • She reports being sober for about five years and has publicly marked the milestones with sobriety chips and messages of thanks.
  • She has lived with the perforation for roughly seven years and says she will not pursue surgery because postoperative pain medication could risk relapse.