BeautyCondition CenterAcneDr. Pimple Popper on Finding the Strength to Start AgainBy Alana PedenPublished on April 20, 2026 at 5:40 PMLifetimeLifetimeNov. 20, 2025, began inconspicuously enough - as inconspicuous as performing dramatic skin extractions on camera for millions of viewers can be. Then, Sandra Lee, MD, and revered dermatologist known as Dr. Pimple Popper, felt her skin become unbearably hot. Electric shocks pulsed through her legs. After a restless night, she emerged with limited mobility and speech, especially on her left side.