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Subcision on temples and forehead? Could they hit a nerve?

SusanKate
I have rolling acne scars on both and am supposed to do this procedure - am concerned about hitting facial nerves . Is this a no go zone or can a skilled plastic surgeon totally avoid hitting the nerve?

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