Avoid injecting into: Areas of broken, irritated, or sunburned skin Sites with bruising, swelling, or active infection Scar tissue or stretch marks , which may impair absorption Moles, warts, or skin lesions The area directly around the navel (within 5 cm) Waistbands or areas subject to friction from clothing Any site showing signs of lipohypertrophy (hardened, lumpy, or thickened skin) Mild injection site reactions such as temporary redness, minor swelling, or slight itching are relatively common with subcutaneous injectables and usually resolve within a few hours to days
These injections may lead to a weight loss of 2-4 pounds per week when combined with lifestyle changes [1]
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