Injection Technique to avoid bruises

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Hey Everyone,

Right now I'm on a fairly large peptide Stack in addition to Reta. Some of those peptides go in through pens, it's true. The main Stack, though, still gets regular syringes. I draw from the Vial with one needle, then switch to a different one for the injection itself. Even so, it's 27G.

The issue I'm running into is bruising. With summer here, it really doesn't look good.

I've tried cooling down the injection area beforehand, but blood still shows up at the puncture site sometimes, and I already know a blue mark will be there the following day.

What can be done to prevent this? As things stand, Reta goes into one syringe, the main stack into a 2nd syringe, and around 10-11:00 I also take Selank / Semax. On top of that, 5 Amino-1MQ, GHK-Cu and BPC-157 are used in Pens.
 
Kyli said:

Hey Everyone,

Right now I'm on a fairly large peptide Stack in addition to Reta. Some of those peptides go in through pens, it's true. The main Stack, though, still gets regular syringes. I draw from the Vial with one needle, then switch to a different one for the injection itself. Even so, it's 27G.

The issue I'm running into is bruising. With summer here, it really doesn't look good.

I've tried cooling down the injection area beforehand, but blood still shows up at the puncture site sometimes, and I already know a blue mark will be there the following day.

What can be done to prevent this? As things stand, Reta goes into one syringe, the main stack into a 2nd syringe, and around 10-11:00 I also take Selank / Semax. On top of that, 5 Amino-1MQ, GHK-Cu and BPC-157 are used in Pens.
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27g sounds like a large gauge. Do you inject intramuscularly?

For most subcutaneous shots, 30-31g is enough.

Nearly everything I do uses 31g.

How long is that 27g needle?
 
Have you had your iron checked? For oils I go with 27g insulin syringes, and for peps I use 30g, and I never get bruises. There's nothing fancy about how I do it. When injecting subQ, I grab an inch of skin and push the needle in straight. When injecting IM, I stretch the skin tight—where depends on the spot—and then push the needle in.
 
Skidude said:

Kyli said:

Hey Everyone,

Right now I'm on a fairly large peptide Stack in addition to Reta. Some of those peptides go in through pens, it's true. The main Stack, though, still gets regular syringes. I draw from the Vial with one needle, then switch to a different one for the injection itself. Even so, it's 27G.

The issue I'm running into is bruising. With summer here, it really doesn't look good.

I've tried cooling down the injection area beforehand, but blood still shows up at the puncture site sometimes, and I already know a blue mark will be there the following day.

What can be done to prevent this? As things stand, Reta goes into one syringe, the main stack into a 2nd syringe, and around 10-11:00 I also take Selank / Semax. On top of that, 5 Amino-1MQ, GHK-Cu and BPC-157 are used in Pens.
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27g sounds like a large gauge. Do you inject intramuscularly?

For most subcutaneous shots, 30-31g is enough.

Nearly everything I do uses 31g.

How long is that 27g needle?
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Nope, it was subQ. That's just the needle that was included with the syringe. Also, the insulin syringes I have—the ones with orange caps and a fixed needle—are 29G and 0,5". I'm aware that pens use a thinner needle.

Vash said:

Have you had your iron checked? For oils I go with 27g insulin syringes, and for peps I use 30g, and I never get bruises. There's nothing fancy about how I do it. When injecting subQ, I grab an inch of skin and push the needle in straight. When injecting IM, I stretch the skin tight—where depends on the spot—and then push the needle in.
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Labs came back on Monday, all results are normal.
 
1. Needles that are good quality (at Walmart, reli on costs $12 per dozen, easy touch works too)

2. Never reuse a single needle across multiple vials. The more times you puncture, the duller it gets.

3. Let the liquid warm up completely to room temperature prior to injecting

4. Wait for the alcohol to dry on your skin before you poke

5. Only 30-31g

6. Insert an 8mm needle at an angle

7. Inject the liquid slowly, give it a couple extra seconds so nothing is left behind, then draw the needle out gently

8. Optional: an antihistamine roughly an hour beforehand

I bruise nearly every time regardless of what I try. Still, these steps made it better! My assumption is that I have a stronger histamine reaction.
 
Kyli said:

Skidude said:

Kyli said:

Hey Everyone,

Right now I'm on a fairly large peptide Stack in addition to Reta. Some of those peptides go in through pens, it's true. The main Stack, though, still gets regular syringes. I draw from the Vial with one needle, then switch to a different one for the injection itself. Even so, it's 27G.

The issue I'm running into is bruising. With summer here, it really doesn't look good.

I've tried cooling down the injection area beforehand, but blood still shows up at the puncture site sometimes, and I already know a blue mark will be there the following day.

What can be done to prevent this? As things stand, Reta goes into one syringe, the main stack into a 2nd syringe, and around 10-11:00 I also take Selank / Semax. On top of that, 5 Amino-1MQ, GHK-Cu and BPC-157 are used in Pens.
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27g sounds like a large gauge. Do you inject intramuscularly?

For most subcutaneous shots, 30-31g is enough.

Nearly everything I do uses 31g.

How long is that 27g needle?
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Nope, it was subQ. That's just the needle that was included with the syringe. Also, the insulin syringes I have—the ones with orange caps and a fixed needle—are 29G and 0,5". I'm aware that pens use a thinner needle.

Vash said:

Have you had your iron checked? For oils I go with 27g insulin syringes, and for peps I use 30g, and I never get bruises. There's nothing fancy about how I do it. When injecting subQ, I grab an inch of skin and push the needle in straight. When injecting IM, I stretch the skin tight—where depends on the spot—and then push the needle in.
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Labs came back on Monday, all results are normal.
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That needle is oversized for subcut peps

A 1/2 inch goes in too deep if you don't pinch the skin well and hold a 45 degree angle.

Pick a shorter needle instead

Easy Touch insulin syringes, 31G 1cc 5/16” — the 31 Gauge U-100 version with 5/16” Short Needle, 1cc (100 Unit Capacity), Box of 100, Disposable, Bold Markings for Accurate Dosing#-easy-touch-31-gauge-u-100-insulin...ngs-for-accurate-dosing-disposable-box-of-100
 
TLDR; consider switching to needles that are shorter (8mm or under) and thinner (30g or higher)

When it comes to SQ, I like 6mm, 30-31g
 
Bruises only happen for me when I unintentionally strike a capillary or vein. What I suggest is to inspect the area and confirm none are present at your injection site.
 
Kyli said:

Hey Everyone,

Right now I'm on a fairly large peptide Stack in addition to Reta. Some of those peptides go in through pens, it's true. The main Stack, though, still gets regular syringes. I draw from the Vial with one needle, then switch to a different one for the injection itself. Even so, it's 27G.

The issue I'm running into is bruising. With summer here, it really doesn't look good.

I've tried cooling down the injection area beforehand, but blood still shows up at the puncture site sometimes, and I already know a blue mark will be there the following day.

What can be done to prevent this? As things stand, Reta goes into one syringe, the main stack into a 2nd syringe, and around 10-11:00 I also take Selank / Semax. On top of that, 5 Amino-1MQ, GHK-Cu and BPC-157 are used in Pens.
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Which gauge/length are you injecting with? GHK-Cu has a reputation for stinging quite a bit and can leave marks. Should 6mm needles be available to you, grab a fold of skin 5cm out from the navel, push the needle in gradually, and things ought to go fine. One key point: aim the tip in the direction of your belly button. — nursing student
 
When I was on Wolverine twice daily plus GLP once weekly, my stomach looked terrible. The tip that helped most was to turn my head and jab the needle in quickly. I haven't had a bruise for 2 months now.
 
cloratheshadow said:

1. Needles that are good quality (at Walmart, reli on costs $12 per dozen, easy touch works too)

2. Never reuse a single needle across multiple vials. The more times you puncture, the duller it gets.

3. Let the liquid warm up completely to room temperature prior to injecting

4. Wait for the alcohol to dry on your skin before you poke

5. Only 30-31g

6. Insert an 8mm needle at an angle

7. Inject the liquid slowly, give it a couple extra seconds so nothing is left behind, then draw the needle out gently

8. Optional: an antihistamine roughly an hour beforehand

I bruise nearly every time regardless of what I try. Still, these steps made it better! My assumption is that I have a stronger histamine reaction.
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That piques my curiosity. How exactly does an antihistamine cut down on bruising? Is its effect to narrow the blood vessels around the injection site?
 
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