I would also have to suggest starting slow and adding more more of the face. I started with my neck then added the cheeks then the mustache and bottom lip still have yet to shave the chin entirely but I just prefer how I look with at least a small goatee.... its tempting though.

Also YMMV but when I was first starting getting the hang of skin stretching was one of many things I had issues with...

And I'm pretty new also...