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At-home microneedling (dermapen) getting stuck while moving, any suggestions?

January 31, 2019
Asked By:leprachunx in Norrköping, 16

I have a dermanpen that i recently started to use at home. How ever i can't seem to move the pen in flawless motions horizontal and vertical around my temple area. Thats also where i have the most of my acne scars. I am using between 2.0mm - 2.5mm at the area.

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