Dr. - AKA Dr. Pimple Popper - has revealed that she suffered a terrifying stroke while filming her latest series.
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Dr. Pimple Popper Survived Stroke While Filming
Dr. Sandra Lee - AKA Dr. Pimple Popper - has revealed that she suffered a terrifying stroke while filming her latest series.The 55-year-old dermatologist is bes...
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The 55-year-old dermatologist is best known for of facial and skin disorders at her clinic Skin Physicians & Surgeons in Upland, .
Dr. Lee said that back in November she was filming Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out when she something felt off.
The season 2 trailer for her reality series showed someone in her office calling 911 before an ambulance drives to the medical facility.
The staff were informed on the severity of the situation as Dr. Lee is shown tearing up in a talking head interview.
Of the stroke, Dr. Lee told People magazine: 'I notice it right now that I don’t speak exactly the way I used to. You’re really embarrassed to speak because you notice it. It is very stressful to open yourself up. Especially as a surgeon, you always want to show yourself coming from an area of strength.
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Dr. Sandra Lee - AKA Dr. Pimple Popper - has revealed that she suffered a terrifying stroke while filming her latest series
'It happened while I was filming the show. I had what I thought was a hot flash. I got super sweaty and didn’t feel like myself. I just felt very restless. In one leg I kept feeling shooting pains. I noticed that I was having a tough time walking down the stairs.'
Then the following day she began noticing some even more odd symptoms that led her to seeking medical help.
Dr. Lee said that back in November she was filming Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out when she started noticing something felt off
The season 2 trailer for her reality series showed someone in her office calling 911 before an ambulance drives to the medical facility
The staff were informed on the severity of the situation as Dr. Lee is shown tearing up in a talking head interview
'I want to think about it as a blessing in disguise. Because it reminds you to take better care of yourself.'
The TLC star talked honestly about the medical emergency's long-term effect on her life.
She said: 'I don’t like that I don’t have total control of my left hand or the grip wasn’t as strong. If I feel like I’m not at my best—it’s very scary.'
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Dr. Lee starred on TLC reality series Dr. Pimple Popper from 2018 to 2023 which came after she grew a major following by posting online video content.
Of the stroke, Dr. Lee told People magazine: 'I notice it right now that I don’t speak exactly the way I used to. You’re really embarrassed to speak because you notice it. It is very stressful to open yourself up. Especially as a surgeon, you always want to show yourself coming from an area of strength'
Dr. Lee is pictured in New York City back in January 2020
Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out season 2 premieres on Sunday, April 20 at 9pm on Lifetime
She began uploading videos onto YouTube in 2010 and started doing it more regularly in 2015 when she noticed that clips of her skin extractions were becoming increasingly popular on Instagram.
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Her new series Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out is on Lifetime as the first season aired last year.
Dr. Lee is married to fellow dermatologist Jeff Rebish as they share two sons together.
Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out season 2 premieres on Sunday, April 20 at 9pm on Lifetime.
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