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I actually plucked up the courage to self inject today.Broke 3 ampules wrongly so wasted serum as wasn't sure if still OK to use.Never felt injection so that,s all good. I've ordered an ampule snapper off Amazon hope it helps with breaking the m correctly.Has anyone tried them?

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Jennylind

I use an ampoule snapper that I got from Amazon. Just the coloured plastic one for about £3. I like that it holds the ampoule whilst you draw up the contents, too.

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margareta12321 in reply toJennylind

Thanks Jenny I'm glad they work.

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Lisahelen

Just make sure the white dot on the ampule is at the front then it will snap easily.

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fbirder

I use one of these - sepha.com/en/products/view/... - which can score the ampoule (I've noticed some brands don't snap easily). I have a few spare. PM me if you'd like one.

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margareta12321 in reply tofbirder

aw thanks fbirder.

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The_will_of_Jill

Awesome! Way to go 😎

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Rheadster72

I use the syringe barrel i.e. the bit without the plunger in to snap mine off. Works a treat. Think that was a tip i got from YouTube

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margareta12321

problem. for me is I have skinny one ml syringes so it wouldn't. Fit.

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Rheadster72 in reply tomargareta12321

I would suggest using syringes with greater volume. I use 2.5ml and have used 3ml in the past. The greater the volume, the more control when injecting as a general rule. The more control can help with injecting slower which usually means less pain. I get my syringes etc from needle exchange so get to "pick and mix" what I need

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margareta12321

I agree its difficult to get air bubbles out without losing some serum as there is no room for manoeuvre.I'm going to order some larger ones so I've got 98 wee syringes spare ha ha.

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pitney

Well done, next one should be easier :)

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Retren

Margaretta1231am not sure which ampoules you are referring to mine come prepared they only need the needles attaching yeas ago they made all glass and one filed the top and snapped it off to draw up. I have also had them where they are inserted into a plunger all assembled the variations seem innumerable.Congratulations taking the plunge ,not as bad as you thought?

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margareta12321 in reply toRetren

Its the wee glass bottle ones.Its not bad at all but my brain seems to stop me at the last minute ha ha.

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Retren

Margareta12321 You have done it once and it will get easier each time.Feel proud you have lived up to the traditions of our ancestors.

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margareta12321

Ha ha taking our destiny into our own hands.

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pollianna

I snap with the thumb on the dot. It does get easier as long as you apply force on the dot. I am using the 2ml too. I realised for me at least the trick is slowly withdrawing the b12 and being mindful of the last bit in the bottom. Last night I heard it bubble and low and behold bubbles in the syringe...Flick flick flick for 10 mins lol.

I'm still here tho 😊. Well done, were all so brave

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