How Much Is Dr. Pimple Popper Worth Now?
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Dr. Lee started her hugely popular Instagram page all the way back in 2014, simultaneously uploading videos to her YouTube channel (which currently boasts over 5.6 million subscribers). She still makes money from the channel, but before YouTube demonetized videos, Lee was earning about six figures per month.
Likewise, her show, Dr. Pimple Popper, now in its third season on TLC, while great for exposure, isn’t bringing in the big bucks either, as she noted in her essay. “I’m not getting paid anything for the show, really. But I’m so fortunate to have this — that this has been offered to me — and I’m so fortunate that they’re making me look good,” wrote Dr. Lee.
Her greatest passion is her skincare line, SLMD, that she hopes to expand in the long term. The line includes everything from acne cleansers to sun-protection, spot treatments, and moisturizers. The top-sellers recently landed on shelves at Target, which should bring in more revenue for Dr. Lee herself, as well as the retail behemoth.
According to The Wealth Record, Dr. Lee is currently worth about $8 million, but considering her day job, reality TV slot, and several side hustles, it’s reasonable to assume that number will only keep growing.
