Where to inject Saxenda: Saxenda injection sites

Saxenda® should be injected under the skin of your abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Saxenda, an FDA-approved prescription medication for chronic weight management in adults with overweight and obesity, is delivered via self-injection. Your healthcare provider will be able to provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to use Saxenda in all Saxenda injection sites. Additionally, there is an instructional video on Saxenda's website that will show you where to inject Saxenda. 

Learn more about how Form Health doctors prescribe Saxenda to help patients achieve their weight loss goals.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Brooke Marsico, PA-C

Brooke Marsico completed her physician assistant training at Midwestern University in 2011. She began her practice in the field of Obesity Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago where she practiced from 2016 to 2021. She went on to treat patients living with obesity at Cleveland Clinic from 2021 to 2022 prior to joining the team at Form Health. Brooke is passionate about helping patients living with obesity achieve meaningful weight loss and improve their health. Her practice focuses on individualized behavioral and pharmacological intervention to help patients reach their goals. She is also experienced in managing patients who have a history of bariatric surgery.

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