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Nurse performing micro needling?

TheWorriedOne2Dec 5, 2017
Im wondering if its ok that a clinic nurse does my micro needing treatment. Im going to a professional, certified clinic but when i went in to get my numbing cream my Dr told me the procedure would actually be done by her nurse. The nurse isnt listed on their their clinic bios so i cant check credentials. Any thoughts?

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