The Site
Subcutaneous, into the fat layer: the belly (two inches from the navel), thigh or upper arm, rotating weekly. Stay two inches from the navel, avoid scars and bruises, and rotate so the same spot is not used two days in a row.
Technique
Wash hands. Swab the site and let it dry. Pinch a fold of skin, insert the short needle at 90 degrees (45 if you are lean), push the plunger slowly, hold three seconds, withdraw. Do not rub. Dispose in the sharps container we ship.
Avoiding Problems
Room-temperature medication stings less. Inject slowly. Bruising means a surface vessel; it is harmless. Redness that spreads or lasts more than two days: message the provider.
A Nurse Can Do the First One
Anywhere in New York or New Jersey, a nurse comes to your door for the first injection and shows you. At Zen IV Spa every program is prescribed by our medical director, a licensed physician, after a $50 video consultation and labs drawn at your home. Medication ships overnight anywhere in New York or New Jersey from an FDA-registered 503A pharmacy, and a nurse can come for the first dose.
Common Questions
Belly or thigh?+
Belly absorbs most consistently; thigh is fine.
Can I inject near the injury?+
For BPC-157 and TB-500, many providers suggest it; ask yours.
Needle size?+
An insulin needle, 29 to 31 gauge, half an inch or shorter.
All treatments are medical services. Every guest is screened, and every treatment is provided only under the clearance, prescription or standing protocol of a licensed medical provider. Nothing on this page is a diagnosis or a promise of results. For an emergency, call 911.