The first few times when I started I cut myself but nothing needing an emergency room. Since then the only times I have cut myself is when I'm not paying attention to what I am doing. Actually I have cut my fingers more than my face.

I finally realized a while back that not only do you have to watch your face but your hands also. You always need to know where the razor is while holding it. All in all if you worry about how much damage a razor can do you will never shave with it. With experience comes confidence and that and just using common sense and care and you will not suffer any real injury.