PRP with blunt cannula: I got a PRP injection into eyebrows for hair growth with a blunt cannula into subdermal layer. Thoughts?

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it hurt a lot & there was a crunchy sound and he was very strong pushing the cannula through... Does that destroy anything in the skin or hair follicles ? Can you really stay in the subdermal layer with that blunt cannula ? I got the feeling he switched to the dermis (dermal layer) ...therefore he had to push so much... 2nd day post: its just a bit swollen and hurts just a bit ... Thank You so much ! Best, Carlo //

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

Both  subdermal cannula and intralesional injections can be used effectively to treat eyebrows with PRP. It's important to find a expert with experience in eyebrow injections. The injector is more important than the technique.
Jeff Rapaport MD FAAD
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Arbella Sarkis, MD · Answer

The sounds and sensations you heard and felt with the cannula are normal. 
Typically cannulas have less discomfort and are less traumatic to tissues than a needle traversing the same area.
An experienced provider with the cannula can generally get into and stay within the dermis.
You should be just fine.
Warmly,
Arbella Sarkis, MD

Daniel Danyo, MD · Answer

I use a small sharp needle around the eyebrows when administering PRP to minimize trauma and bruising.  I have not heard of a dull cannula being used.  The crunchy sound is not uncommon to hear.

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PRP with blunt cannula: I got a PRP injection into eyebrows for hair growth with a blunt cannula into subdermal layer. Thoughts?

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