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Heroin Avoiding bruising.

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konanwarrior

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Hi there, was just wondering how the majority go about avoiding bruising?
I used to get very bad bruises, but I guess technique has improved, and now only get small ones.
Any advice appreciated.
 
Where are you injecting? Some spots are more prone to bruising than others. Also, make sure you are using a fresh needle every time, as even ones only used a couple times can cause damage. If you're using a tourniquet, make sure it is loosened before injecting. If not, this also leads to bruising and other problems.
 
Usually inner elbow, I don't inject often, but when I was first injecting I was crap, and ended up with massive bruises from not hitting the vein and digging around. Now I've got alot better, but it seems I bruise quite easily, even blood tests I end up with a fat bruise lol.

Managed the past few times to not get a bruise though, quite amazed really!
 
I never recommend anyone to start IV'ing, and I don't have any personal experience as I've never done it, but from what I've read on BL, you must use a new insulin syringe/needle with each new injection (25-33guage, preferably 29-31g) if you want to have clean, track-free arms and healthy veins.

Reusing needles destroys the delicate bevel on the tip of the needle, and curls back even within 1-2 uses.

Also, please research "safe injection techniques" here on BL so you can learn about micron filtering, sterile injection techniques, and proper disposal and exchange.
 
^ I didn't know they even made needles a higher gauge than 31.

But to the OP, everyone on this thread pretty much covered it. I bruise way more from a blood test than shooting up myself, I don't know if it's because of the gauge of the needle or if I've really refined my technique that much. I think having the tiniest needle possible and using a fresh one each time are the main factors in bruising, besides just your own personal biology.
 
Dont use a tourniquet, push needle in, register, shoot, place finger over the hole while needle is still in and pull it out while adding more pressure to close the wound simultaneously with the needle coming out. Hold it for 30 secs and all you get is a tiny red dot.
 
I always use a new needle, I don't use insulin needles I use the 1ml One Hit kits from the needle exchange, and try to be as safe as possible. I think I just must have bruisy (is that a word lol) skin.
 
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