Paris Jackson has candidly discussed a significant challenge she faces with her body due to past drug use.
The 27-year-old, known as the daughter of Michael Jackson, took to social media to share her experiences with drug use and its lasting effects on her life.
In the video, the model and singer recounts a dream where she was conversing with Jimmy Fallon about the importance of improving the quality of food in the US and how it relates to mental health.
She then shifts the discussion to address a rather ‘noticeable’ change in her body, which she had not previously talked about.
Jackson pointed out that this change is visible in some of her other videos.
She states, “Also I realized I have never actually addressed this and it can sometimes be very noticeable. I have a really loud whistle, if you go back two videos you can hear it when I breathe through my nose. That is because I have what is called a perforated septum, slightly different from a deviated septum. That is from what you think it is from, don’t do drugs kids. Or, I mean, do, everyone is going to have the experience they need to have with life, I am not going to do tell people what to do. I don’t recommend it because it ruined my life.”
According to the Cleveland Clinic, a perforated septum is a condition where there is a hole in the tissue that divides the nostrils. This results in air traveling through one passage instead of two due to the absence of the soft tissue that normally separates the nasal cavity.
They further explain that “Sometimes, a hole or tear (perforation) can weaken your septum and cause symptoms. When this happens, you may need treatment. Other times, a nasal septum perforation isn’t serious and doesn’t cause issues at all. In that case, you may need to have it monitored instead of fixed.”
Jackson elaborated on her decision to avoid surgery to correct the issue, stating, “I don’t want to get plastic surgery to fix it because I am almost six years sober and you have to take pills when you do a surgery this gnarly and I don’t want to f*** with that. But I have been living with this since I was about 20 and it is a b**** when you are in the studio copping vocals.”
She concluded the video by demonstrating the whistle sound, zooming in as she breathed quickly through her nose.
For those seeking friendly, confidential advice about drugs, American Addiction Centers can be reached at (888) 830-7624, available 24/7, or through their website.