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What are the potential problems/drawbacks to SMP used to cover acne scars on the neck?

latigoJul 20, 2018

I have many deep pock marks on my neck that are not camouflaged well with my 5 o'clock shadow. I understand ideally SMP may solve this problem but what are the drawbacks, complications, or dangers of this? What could go wrong?

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