Jackson claimed he had only two
rhinoplasties and no other surgery on
his face, although at one point he
mentioned having a dimple created in
his chin. He lost weight in the early
1980s because of a change in diet and
a desire for "a dancer's
body".Witnesses reported that he was
often dizzy, and speculated he was
suffering from anorexia nervosa.
Periods of weight loss would become
a recurring problem later in life.
initially saw these stories as
opportunities for publicity, he stopped
leaking untruths to the press as they
became more sensational.
Consequently, the media began
making up their own stories. These
reports became embedded in the
public consciousness, inspiring the
nickname "Wacko Jacko", which
Jackson came to despise. Responding
to the gossip, Jackson remarked to
Taraborrelli:
During the course of his treatment,
Jackson made two close friends: his
dermatologist, Dr. Arnold Klein, and
Klein's nurseDebbie Rowe. Rowe
eventually became Jackson's second
wife and the mother of his two eldest
children. He also relied heavi