At The Longevity Lab, you have the option to perform your medical weight loss injections at home. While self-administering injections can be intimidating at first, you’ll soon get the hang of it. Whether you’re just getting familiar with medical weight loss or attempting your first weight reduction injection in Cherry Hills Village, this guide is for you.
GLP-1 Injection Steps
You’ll participate in injections once a week, unless your provider directs you to do otherwise. Semaglutide and tirzepatide medication share the same injection process.
1. Collect injection supplies
- Vial of semaglutide or tirzepatide (stored in fridge)
- Sterile syringe
- Sanitizing alcohol wipe
2. Disinfect the injection site
Wash your hands for a minimum of 20 seconds and disinfect the area before setting down your supplies.
Use the alcohol wipe to sanitize your selected injection site (i.e. stomach, thigh, or back of upper arm).
3. Prepare the medication
Open your semaglutide or tirzepatide vial and remove the needle cap.
Press the needle of your syringe into the center of the rubber stopper, and without separating them, turn the needle and vial upside down.
With the tip of the needle in the medication, pull the syringe’s plunger past your prescribed dosage.
Now, push the plunger back to your prescribed dosage, eliminating any air bubbles in the medication.
Then, remove the syringe from the vial.
4. Inject the medication
Use your thumb and forefinger to pinch the injection site, and hold the syringe at a 90-degree angle to your skin.
Insert the needle between your fingers and push the syringe’s plunger down at a slow, controlled pace.
Once the plunger reaches the bottom of the syringe, carefully remove the needle and dispose of it.
Learn More from The Longevity Lab
If you’re ready to try a weight reduction injection in Cherry Hills Village, get started by booking an appointment to meet with one of our weight management experts.
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