Subcutaneous (subQ or SQ) injections are shots given in the fatty tissue layer (subcutaneous fat) under your skin. Your skin has many layers, and the subcutaneous layer is beneath the epidermis and ...

You can inject Repatha into the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. It’s injected subcutaneously (under the skin). If you’re injecting it into your upper arm, you may need a family member or caregiver to ...

Wegovy is administered once weekly on the same day each week through subcutaneous injection into the thigh, abdomen, or upper arm, with sites rotated to prevent skin irritation. Proper injection ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Weight loss can be a challenge, even for those who eat healthily and exercise regularly. Injectable weight loss medications — also ...

Weight loss injections are a popular option for those hoping to shed pounds quickly and effectively. These medications alter appetite and metabolism to help support long-term weight loss — but they ...