Some celebrities have dealt with damage to their nasal septums due to cocaine use.
In November 2025, the daughter of the late Michael Jackson, Paris Jackson, revealed that her nose was damaged from drugs.
“I realized I never addressed this and it can be sometimes very noticeable,” Paris explained in a social media video that was reshared via TikTok. ”I have a really loud whistle because you can hear it when I breathe through my nose, and that is because I have what is called a perforated septum.”
According to the Cleveland Clinic, a perforated septum is a hole in the cartilage or bone between a person’s nostrils, which can be caused by autoimmune diseases, drug misuse, exposure to chemicals, infections, injuries, or, in rare cases, tumors.
Paris noted that her perforated septum was caused “exactly where you think it’s from.”
“Don’t do drugs, kids,” she said. “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.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
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