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Paris Jackson reveals she has a hole in her nose from drug use: 'It ruined my life'
At age 27, Paris Jackson has revealed a deeply personal consequence of her past substance abuse: she has been living with a hole in the cartilage and bone between her nostrils since she was “about” 20 years old. In a candid video posted on social media she spotlighted the gap and explained how it affects her physically and emotionally.
The star disclosed on social media that the condition makes breathing audibly whistle when she inhales through her nose: “I have a really loud whistle, you can hear it when I breathe through my nose and that is because I have what is called a perforated septum.” She noted this is different from a deviated septum and tied the damage directly to her years of drug use: “exactly what you think it’s from.”
She warns others about the risks of drug use
Paris issues a blunt caution: “Don’t do drugs kids. Or do, I mean, everyone is going to have the experience they need to have with life. I’m not going to tell anyone what to do. I don’t recommend it because it ruined my life.”
She admitted that the perforated septum is a constant challenge - especially in the recording studio where she sings - and pointed out she’s choosing not to have corrective surgery. Her reasoning is tied to her sobriety: “You have to take pills when you do a surgery that gnarly. And I don’t want to f *** with that.”
Her path to recovery and changing priorities
Earlier this year Paris celebrated five years of sobriety. In an Instagram post she wrote: “hi, i’m pk and i’m an alcoholic and a heroin addict. today marks 5 years clean & sober from all drugs and alcohol. to say that i’m thankful would be a poor euphemism.
"gratitude hardly scratches the surface. it’s because i’m sober that i get to smile today. i get to make music. i get to experience the joy of loving my dogs and cat. i get to feel heartbreak in all its glory. i get to grieve. i get to laugh.
"i get to dance. i get to trust. i feel the sun on my skin and it’s warm. i’ve found that life keeps happening regardless of whether i’m sober or not, but today i get to show up for it.”
This revelation brings her physical struggle into view alongside her emotional and mental health journey. She has previously described facing depression, cyberbullying, trauma and self‑harm, and now she is using her experience to speak out.