My only hope is, it's only going to affect her physically, not mentally.
As far as I know, its just outward appearance.
And now time for some previews of the most recent upcoming instalments:

“Endangered Species†Part One: Sonic and Team Fighters have arrived at Albion, ancestral homeland of the echidnas. And it's under siege! It's up to our heroes to stop Lien-Da's forces from conquering the war-torn city. But that will be hard when Metal Knuckles arrives!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Steven Butler, Terry Austin, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Cover: Tracy Yardley! and Matt Herms
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 12/5
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

“All For One†Part One: Months ago, Mighty and Ray went on a quest to find Mighty's sister. Now the Chaotix have grown worried for their missing friends, so they're off to investigate! Will they pick up the trail in Mercia? Or will the Dark Egg Legion close our heroes’ investigation early?
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Tracy Yardley!, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, and Steve Downer
Cover: Tracy Yardley!, and Steve Downer
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 11/21
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.
If you'd all like I can post previews of the next three issues in both Sonic Universe and Sonic the Hedgehog as well.