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Is there a risk of nerve (or small nerves) damage with microneedle with a 1,5 needle?

January 24, 2018
Asked By:Joanaasdfgh in Independence, Kansas, Estados Unidos

If I did this on my forehead and between my eyes... with a 1.5mm needles. Are there risks of small nerve damage?

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