How many times has Michael Jackson had cosmetic surgery? He claimed to have had three operations: two rhinoplasty operations, 1 skin grafting operation (burning his head due to an advertisement). However, according to media reports, since 198 1, he has undergone at least 12 cosmetic operations, including 6 nose, 3 jaws, 2 lips and 1 cheek. Plastic surgery is mainly to cover up the vitiligo spots on his body. Click to learn more →