Cataceous, thanks for the reply.There's a clinical trial showing very similar results for IM and SQ. I certainly prefer to avoid putting holes in my muscles.
I use 29a 1/2 needle and inject daily. I have a weekly rotation of body parts, some are belly fat and some are butt muscle. I can not tell a difference.
I could hit a muscle anywhere in my body with a half inch needle.where are you injecting that you're getting IM with a 1/2" needle? You'd have to be incredibly lean to hit muscle with that short of a needle anywhere except *maybe* your delts.
An exception doesn't disprove the rule. You're like, what, 8% body fat? The standard length of 1-1/2" for IM is set for a reason ;-)I could hit a muscle anywhere in my body with a half inch needle.
I have done sq injections for about eight years with no problem. I highly recommend them. I use a 6mm 31g insulin syringe. I pull my skin away from the muscle to avoid hitting the muscle.
Don't the muscles heal?There's a clinical trial showing very similar results for IM and SQ. I certainly prefer to avoid putting holes in my muscles.
In severe cases, long-lasting or permanent scar tissue can build up.Don't the muscles heal?
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