Michael Jackson: Skin Pigmentation Surgery

In summary, Michael Jackson underwent multiple skin pigmentation surgeries to treat his vitiligo, which caused uneven patches of light and dark skin on his body. These surgeries did not change his race, as he always identified as a black man. There is no evidence that he regretted the surgeries, although he did express regret about the media's portrayal of them. There is also no evidence that the surgeries had any negative impact on his health.
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How did Michael Jackson change the color of his skin? Someone told me it was through skin pigmentation surgery

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Michael claims to have a disorder called Vitaligo, which is pretty common. Medical treatments include, evening out the skin pigment.
You can read more about it here.
http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic453.htm
 
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hypatia said:
Michael claims to have a disorder called Vitaligo
Vitiligo.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitiligo
 
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Thank you, kind of like having a guardian spelling angle on my shoulder.o:)
 

FAQ: Michael Jackson: Skin Pigmentation Surgery

1. Why did Michael Jackson undergo skin pigmentation surgery?

Michael Jackson underwent skin pigmentation surgery due to his vitiligo, a condition that causes the loss of skin pigmentation. He wanted to even out the patches of light and dark skin on his body, which he felt were affecting his appearance as a performer.

2. Did Michael Jackson have multiple skin pigmentation surgeries?

Yes, Michael Jackson had multiple skin pigmentation surgeries over the course of his life. He initially had treatments to lighten his dark patches of skin, but as his vitiligo progressed, he eventually underwent surgeries to lighten his overall skin tone.

3. Did Michael Jackson's skin pigmentation surgeries change his race?

No, Michael Jackson's skin pigmentation surgeries did not change his race. He identified as a black man throughout his life and stated that he never wanted to change his race. He underwent the surgeries to treat his vitiligo, not to change his race.

4. Did Michael Jackson regret his skin pigmentation surgeries?

There is no evidence that Michael Jackson regretted his skin pigmentation surgeries. In fact, he often spoke about how the surgeries helped him feel more confident and comfortable in his own skin. However, he did express regret about the media's portrayal of his surgeries and how it affected his public image.

5. Did Michael Jackson's skin pigmentation surgeries affect his health?

There is no evidence that Michael Jackson's skin pigmentation surgeries had any negative impact on his health. However, he did have complications from other cosmetic surgeries that he underwent, which may have contributed to his deteriorating health in later years.

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