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The structure of his face has changed as well, several surgeons have speculated that Jackson had undergone multiple nasal surgeries, a forehead lift, thinned lips and a cheekbone surgery.In 1979, Jackson had his first rhinoplasty after breaking his nose during a complex dance routine. However the surgery was not a complete success and Jackson complained of breathing difficulties that would affect his career. He was referred to Dr. Steven Hoefflin, who would perform his second rhinoplasty, as well as more throughout his career.Jackson had his third rhinoplasty in 1984, another in 1986 and had a cleft put in his chin. By 1990, the full extent of Jackson's surgery was unknown; those close to the singer estimated he underwent ten operations on his face up to this point. Jackson wrote in his 1988 autobiography Moon Walk that he only had two rhinoplastic surgeries and the surgical creation of a cleft in his chin. In the book, he attributed the change in the structure of his face to puberty and a strict vegetarian diet.
Michael Jackson is black.
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