Switch Needle Size?

[Jarod]

I HAVE NOTICED THAT I THINK I HAVE DEVELOPED EITHER SCAR TISSUE OR TOUGHENING OF THE AREA IN SOME OF THE PLACES THAT I INJECT..I CURRENTLY USE A 22GAUGE 1 1/2 INCH NEEDLE...SHOULD I SWITCH TO A 21 GAUGE 1 1/2 INCH NEEDLE?

[956Vette]

are you talking about glute inj? look into spot injs if so.

[956Vette]

and you do realize that a 21g is larger than a 22g. Maybe you should try a 23g for glutes, and a 25g for everywhere else. Also, make sure to have the needle steady while inside.

[Jarod]

YES THE GLUTES....BUT WOULD A 21 GAUGE BE BETTER

[Jarod]

YES I UNDERSTAND...THAT IS WHY A 18 GAUGE IS CALLED A CANNON...

[wimp]

i dont think bigger would be better. try a 23 gauge.

[Red Ketchup]

Smaller needle number = larger size.
Larger needle = bigger hole in you and more scar tissue
Larger needle = faster injection (which is NOT a good idea)

As Vette said, most people stick to 23ga for glutes and 25ga everywhere else.

Red