Gathering supplies for recon- my first time. I have my lypholized pep, bac water, and insulin syringes. All i do is draw out the bac water with a syringe, then shoot it into the lypholized vial, correct?
My lips look like this (or worse) all the time- summer, winter, cold, hot, dry, humid. I alternate Chapstick, Aquaphor chubby stick, or Laneige lip sleeping mask (honestly whichever is closer by I just grab!), but they continue to be dry, chapped, and peeling. Any recs? What worked for you? Thank you!!!
Do I have this correct?:
Low MW- topical
High MW- microneedling
I thought I had it all figured out, but then I saw that Hyaron, which is often recommended here, is low MW.
Hello, I am a newbie and have been lurking reading before purchasing. I have settled on purchasing the Derminator 2. My main area focus will be around my eyes- I must wear all my expression up near my eyes, because I have so many fine lines and wrinkles, and of course Crows feet also. Do you think the Derminator 2 is a smart purchase for this need? Thank you, I have learned so much from you all already!
Spine doc says I need a procedure called “interlaminar microscopic tubular lumbar discectomy”, but said they would not be removing the disc, only decompressing it. I was wondering if anyone else had any experiences with this procedure?
I use Tretinoin 0.05% nightly, about to start my first GHK-CU subQ injections. I remember reading somewhere that Tret and GHK-CU should not be used together, that you should alternate. But is that referring to topical GHK-CU, not injectable?
In other words, is it OK to inject GHK-CU nightly, while also applying my Tret topically nightly also?
Should we be using Tret around eyes? Specifically, under eyes and crows feet? I’ve read conflicting information. I use Rx tret at 0.05% strength, but I’m always not sure whether to avoid my eye area with it or not. Wasn’t sure if it would help with my under eye lines and crows feet, or if I should avoid putting it in that area because the skin is much thinner. Thank you!
I use Tretinoin 0.05% nightly, about to start my first GHK-CU subQ injections. I remember reading somewhere that Tret and GHK-CU should not be used together, that you should alternate. But is that referring to topical GHK-CU, not injectable?
In other words, is it OK to inject GHK-CU nightly, while also applying my Tret topically nightly also?
Looking for feedback on a BPC-157 + GHK-Cu stack for injury recovery and skin. I’m a 47-year-old woman, physically fit and of optimal weight. I’m considering BPC-157 primarily for recovery from: 1. A broken sesamoid bone on the bottom of my foot 2. A groin/adductor strain that has been taking forever to heal 3. Pain associated with a herniated lumbar disc. For aesthetics, I’m considering injectable GHK-Cu for wrinkles/skin quality. I had a lower facelift last February and am really happy with the result, but as I’m approaching late forties, the skin under my eyes and my crow’s feet have gotten noticeably worse.
For context, I strength train or do cardio every day and am at an optimal weight, so I’m already pretty active and eat well balanced diet. Any feedback is appreciated.
Edited to add: kinda intrigued by MT1, also! I’m a pale gal.
Hello,
Research Subject received first delivery of injectable GHK-CU with following instructions: inject 20 units under the skin Monday to Friday. Take for eight weeks followed by a two week break before repeating the cycle.
Concentration is 10mg/ML and syringes provided are 1cc/mL sized.
RS is worried 20 units (2mg) is strong to start. Should RS start lower and titrate up slowly?
Also- isn’t taking the weekends off bunk?
Hello, I underwent an MRI in May of 2025 and received the following results:
Disc desiccation at L4 and L4-L5 levels with mild disc space narrowing.
Impression: Multilevel mild to moderate lumbar spondylytic changes with multilevel degenerative disc disease most prominent at L3-L4 and L4-L5 levels.
My doctor wrote- “the MRI of your low back does show multiple levels of arthritis and disc degeneration, most at L3-4 and L4-5 levels where the discs are likely irritating the nerves as they exit your spine. Good news is the spinal cord looks healthy no pinching there. I would recommend a lumbar epidural steroid injection.”
I have since received two lumbar epidural steroid injections, but unfortunately the last one I had (this past May of 2026) wore off pretty quickly.
I guess my question is this- am I doomed? Ugh. Do you think I’m staring down surgery? I am an active 47 year old female. I work on strengthening my core daily through workouts I do online that alternate between Pilates and strength training, but have never done PT.
Just looking to hear from others with a similar herniation. Any truth to inversion tables or hanging from a pull-up bar?
Thank you. So glad I found this community.
Hi all- new here. Question- prob dumb but here goes-
when using MT-1 or MT-2, I know UV exposure is needed for the peptide to work best. Do the actual body parts that you want to tan need to be directly exposed to the sun, or does simply being outdoors in the sun while fully clothed still produce the same effect? Thank you.