Pin size for delt injections

[Ags43z]

I recently started pinning delts and had been using 25g 1” needles which seemed to be the perfect size. I ran out of these but all I have on hand is 23g 1.5”. Does anyone have experience pinning delts with these? I am a relatively thin/lean guy (5’11 185lbs) so I honestly don’t know if my shoulders have enough meat to handle this depth.

 

[Ripgut]

For myself … inch and a half for the buttocks only 1 in for everywhere else… Hope this helps…

 

[JLee]

I’m the same as @Ripgut .

 

[John]

If that’s all you have dont go all the way in,leave half inch out

 

[Ags43z]

That’s the general rule of them I’ve followed but didn’t know if others had experience with it

 

[Ripgut]

I was going to say what @John said… Def do-able…
I know if I was in a predicament and had to wait to re-up for my standard size then yeah… I mean you can’t miss a dose…

 

[TBU]

I use 1” for all sites. Just gives a different level of depth from years of 1.5” pins. I would have to say if you’re lean. Stay with 1”. I would stay away from 1.5” in delts if you’re not thick there. I would only use 1.5 in glute area.

Here’s a trick tho to use 1.5” as 1”
The needle jacket. (Cover) take off, measure 1” and cut. Put back on the needle to keep you from pulsing the needle in and out. I have done this before. After you cut it. Clean it with a prep pad, slide it back on. You now have a gauge on there for a 1” needle.

 

[John]

Why bother with all that when you can just not put it all the way in,that’s as simple as it gets?

 

[John]

Unless he has shaky hands it shouldn’t be a problem

 

[Bigmurph6]

The needle jacket. (Cover) take off, measure 1” and cut. Put back on the needle to keep you from pulsing the needle in and out. I have done this before. After you cut it. Clean it with a prep pad, slide it back on. You now have a gauge on there for a 1” needle.

This sounds kinda crazy you cut the needle down to 1 inch than wipe with alcohol and pin?

Is it even sharp or am I misunderstanding what you wrote?

 

[TBU]

Sure. You can do that. I just know at 25g you’re pushing a bit harder and can you really hold it at one inch depth with consistency? Maybe you. But not me. It takes 3 min to do.

 

[TBU]

Not the needle. the protective jacket. The piece of plastic that covers the needle.

 

[Bigmurph6]

Gotcha that’s a really great idea brother @TBU

Super smart I’ve never thought about that I like it alot

 

[herrubermensch]

I’ve gotten to where I, too, use 25g 1" needles everywhere, even in my glutes. I do draw with a 23g needle to speed things up, then swap out for a fresh 25g before injecting. I do delts, lats, glutes, and quads (occasionally), all with 25g 1".

 

[John]

It doesnt have to be a perfect inch Insertion

 

[TBU]

I hear you. But what can contribute to PIP for some of these guys (me included) is needle movement and wiggle. I just do it cuz I hate PIP.

 

[John]

I understand,the way you described would help with better consistency

 

[Dmomuchole]

I like that, that’s a good tip

 

[Ags43z]

I’ll probably try just inserting an inch and pinning that way. My hands usually aren’t too shaky and I’m doing a smaller injection (.5 ml) so hopefully won’t cause too much PIP

 

[Dirtnasty]

I use 5/8 for deltsanttime i fo inch it seems to go wrong but I’ve done what jibe said and just not put needle all the ways in