I finally used a cannula 🫣

After much research and having analysis paralysis, I finally broke down and bought a few 23g 50mm cannulas. I wanted to use Rejuran I without the risk of hitting a vein and bruising.

I was SO FREAKED OUT while watching videos, so I was practically hyperventilating as I got started. I started with my dominant side, and it wasn't TOO bad getting the pilot hole and cannula to the right place. But then I was so nervous that I wasn't moving enough retrograde while dispensing the product, so there was an oval-shaped lump under my eye.

I only managed to get 0.25 ml before I stopped on that side. I probably could've gone back and added more, but I was losing my mind at this point.

The left side was MUCH harder for me as my left hand was not as confident getting the cannula in. The cannula seemed to get stuck, I kept switching hands, and I couldn't get myself to just shove it in, so I had to use the pilot hole needle twice. The second time I put in the cannula, there was almost a little pop and it glided in smoothly.

This time, I did a better job spreading out the product, but I only used 0.25 ml so that both sides would be even. Per the instructions, I then massaged both sides to distribute the product. The lumps stayed for a few more hours, but then I went to bed and made sure to sleep flat on my back and let gravity do its job.

This morning, I could only feel a little bit of the lump, although it still looks puffier than normal. I'm hoping to do the rest of the syringe in a couple of weeks and then graduate to just using regular Rejuran in that area.

I appreciate the advice and support of this group. I wouldn't have had the courage to try, and now I feel like I can confidently do it moving forward.