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Can microneedling on the neck at 2mm damage the thyroid gland?

jpep26Aug 9, 2018
I had microneedling a week ago, and she did my neck pretty aggressively. It was really sore for a few days. I have no idea how deep of a setting she used, but I would guess 2 mm because that is the depth she usually uses for me. Could it have damaged my thyroid at all?

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Dr. Amy Miller, MD
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Answered on Aug 13, 2018
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