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Is 1mm needle size for microneedling safe to use under the eyes?

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kitt90May 4, 2018

Hi I’m looking to have microneedling done under my eyes for dark circles and a few veins that are visible. I was told that the needle was 1mm in length is the size safe to use close to the eyes ?

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