Body map
Front & back
The purple areas show usable subcutaneous regions—not single injection points. Choose a fresh point within a region each time.
Injection Reference
Injection Sites
Guide
Use the front-and-back body map to review common subcutaneous injection locations and build a consistent rotation pattern.
Visual body map
Common injection areas
Highlighted markers show common areas with accessible subcutaneous tissue. Exact suitability varies by body composition and clinician guidance.
Site key
Where each region is located
These are reference descriptions, not controls. The diagram above is intentionally static so the markings remain aligned with the anatomy.
FrontAbdomen
Below the ribs through the lower abdomen, excluding two inches around the navel.
Front / sideFlanks
Pinchable tissue along either side of the abdomen between the ribs and hips.
FrontOuter thighs
The middle outer portion of each thigh, away from the inner thigh and knee.
BackUpper arms
Fatty tissue on the back of the upper arm between the shoulder and elbow.
BackUpper glutes
Pinchable fatty tissue in the upper outer portion of each buttock.
Subcutaneous technique
01
Wash your hands, inspect the solution, and use a new sterile syringe and needle.
02
Choose a healthy area of skin and clean it according to your clinician’s instructions.
03
Gently pinch a fold of subcutaneous tissue. Insert at 90° with a shorter needle or adequate tissue depth; use 45° with a longer needle or when the tissue layer is thinner.
04
Inject steadily, withdraw the needle, apply light pressure if needed, and place it directly into a sharps container.
Rotate every injection
Choose an injection point at least 2 inches from your belly button and at least 1.5 inches from your last injection point. You can generally return to the same exact point after about three weeks, provided the skin is healthy and free of irritation.
UseHealthy, intact skin
AvoidScars, bruises, lumps, or irritation
SpacingStay 1.5 inches from the last point
TrackRecord the side and site used
Stop using a site with persistent redness, warmth, swelling, drainage, severe pain, or a growing lump and contact a qualified healthcare professional.