Did Michael Jackson have plastic surgery because he didn't like his skin colour?

Answer 1

In 1994, dermatologist Arnold Klein presented legal documents and testified that in 1984, Michael Jackson was diagnosed with a skin disorder called 'vitiligo'. Mike has been suffering from this disorder for over 30 years, which started to take effect when he was a young adult. It is a genetic disorder, though can be triggered by stress, in which the immune system begins to attack the part of cells which produce melanin, or color. The result of the destroyed pigmentation are dark and light areas, or patches, found on the surface of the skin. Michael has been hiding this disorder for years, wearing thick, pancake makeup, and when the condition worsened further, he had to resort to using umbrellas to protect himself from the sun due to having no pigment, as the sun will destroy his skin and he could have suffered from serious pain.

Michael always wore sunglasses to protect his eyes from the sun and is sensitive to intense light. The glittering white glove he famously wore was not intentionally a fashion item, but was in fact a method he used to cover his discoloured hand as that is where vitiligo normally starts. It is also noticeable that Michael eventually ceased wearing short sleeved garments in public and on stage, unless his body was fully covered with makeup to hide the blotches on his skin. Michael was very conscious of his appearence. Sometimes, during his live performances as early as the around the off the wall era, when his makeup would run as he sweats, the patches could be seen. Here's an image which shows its affects on Michael:

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This picture was taken on the set of his 'They really don't care about us' music video shot in Brazil, before Michael had his makeup job done. Look closely at his arms and stomach.

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A closeup of Michael Jackson's hands. Notice the discoloured patches.

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Michael without makeup. His vitiligo at it's later stage, the patching his very apprent here.

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Michael as a teen, notice the skin already lightening around his left eye.

The patches can vary in size, shape, and can enlarge themselves or shrink. They continue to grow until a quindecent stage is reached and the skin has no more pigment. Many patients resort to depigmentation, which is perhaps what Michael did to get rid of the patches on his face, however, it is known that to this day, Michael still spots on his arms and legs as seen in pictures of him attending the court case in 2005.

Most vitiligo patients also opt for a process whereby they can get their pigment back by exposure to UV rays. Many people question as to why Michael never tried to do this, but the reason is because it only works for some patients, and cannot be given to those who suffer more than 50% on their bodies. Vitiligo was already on 50% of his body by the end of the 80s, and this type of treatment never existed when it seriously effected his skin, so by the time the treatment came around, there was no such hope for Michael. Perhaps he also believed in letting nature take it's course.

Vitiligo has dramatic psychological effects on its victims, and they feel embarrassed which is perhaps why Michael wanted to hide it for so many years. His first public statement that he is indeed a victim was during his interview with Oprah Winfrey in 1992, which was a time when not many people were familiar with the disease. Michael stated that he inherited it from his father's side and it is also said that his sister, Rebbie Jackson, carries the dormant gene.

The media claim he bleached his skin, however, this is not the case. I recommend you research into this disease, there is lots of proof that Michael is a victim. Hope all this information helps you. :)

Answer 2

Michael Jackson did not bleach his skin Michael said that he did not know what skin bleaching was and that he didn't believe it he had a decease called vitiligo that changed the color of his skin.but he never mentioned what kind of make -up he use he use the common noun make-up .which doesn't not describe the make up he used.