Dr Pimple Popper’s patient Monica has a huge birthmark down the side of her face and neck, containing hundreds of itchy pimples and moles. She’s seen many doctors and had many procedures before, however, they instantly grow back. The TLC doctor is now her last hope.
The TLC show is a treat for popaholics, as Dr Pimple Popper squeezes and removes an array of pimples and lipomas. As well as physically helping the patients, she helps improve their lives in other ways, as many conditions hold them back in their jobs and everyday life. Whilst we wait for a new season, let’s throw it back to the time Dr Lee tackled Monica’s ‘itchy’ birthmark.

Dr Pimple Popper’s patient Monica was bullied for her ‘itchy’ face birthmark
Monica says the itchy birthmark has restricted her from being outside for long periods in the summer, as the heat bothers her face.
She’s had it since she was born, which is 37 years. The medical term for the condition is Nevus Sebaceous. It started off very small but became worse once she hit puberty.
Unfortunately, Monica was bullied throughout school. She revealed people told her she looked like she had a “pepperoni pizza face”.
Like several patients, before visiting Dr Pimple Popper’s office, Monica sought help elsewhere. She’s had many surgeries including plastic and laser procedures, however, she says they always grow back, forcing her to ‘give up’ 12 years ago.
Dr Sandra Lee takes a closer look
Upon further inspection, Dr Sandra Lee confirms it is Nevus Sebaceous. The expert says it would be nice to be able to try to shave some of the birthmark down, as a laser will be ineffective.
The electro-surgery tool she plans to use will hopefully make the bumps “nice and flat,” she explains in the clip.
Monica is of course, up for the procedure, which she’s not yet had done by other docs.
The doctor is ‘forced to stop’ the procedure

Monica takes to the operating table, and although she’s nervous about the pain, Dr Lee makes sure to use plenty of numbing cream.
She then goes ahead to snip the spots with her scissors, although the pain seems to be getting too much for the patient.
The doctor then moves onto her electric loop to cut the tissue, however, Monica’s fear of pain seems to be getting the better of her. She then reverts back to the scissors, cutting the big pimples and moles.
Dr Lee is then forced to stop the procedure because of the pain the patient is experiencing. However, she says it still looks “better than before,” and hopes to be back.
Watch Monica’s procedure here. Warning, contains scenes some viewers may find uncomfortable to watch.
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