Lipohypertrophy is a lump of fatty tissue under your skin caused by repeated injections in the same place. It's common in people with diabetes. Lipohypertrophy can affect your body's ability to absorb insulin and cause serious complications.
Lipohypertrophy is a lump of thickened tissue that can develop in the subcutaneous fat layer. It is common in people who regularly receive injections for certain health conditions, such as diabetes. The lumps are not tumors, and they are not malignant, but they may cause delays in the absorption of medication.
sometimes, a small, hard lump (nodule) at the injection site may persist for some weeks or months. This should not be of concern and requires no treatment.
If you inject the medication in the same area of the body again and again, you're at risk of developing lipohypertrophy, a lump of fat under the skin. Having this fat tissue build up will affect how your body absorbs the medication.
Where should you inject Ozempic? According to Ozempic's manufacturer, you should inject your dose under the skin (subcutaneously) on your stomach, thigh, or upper arm. Avoid injecting it into damaged, swollen, or scarred areas of your skin. Don't inject Ozempic into your muscle or vein.
Choose your injection site
Most people prefer to inject Ozempic in the stomach area, but it can also be injected in the upper thigh or upper arm. Pick an area that has some extra fat, as it will be more comfortable and easier to inject. Make sure to rotate injection sites to avoid skin irritation.
If you have a lump under the skin immediately after an injection, it could be that you didn't get the needle all the way into your fat tissue and the insulin was injected just under the skin. You may need to practice your injection technique or possibly use a longer needle.
Smoothing Out the Lumps
The good news is yes, those pesky filler lumps will in fact go away. It's actually quite uncommon for patients to experience any irritation or lumps following their procedure, but if you do, then you should expect them to dissipate after a few days.
See a GP if:
your lump is painful, red or hot. your lump is hard and does not move. your lump lasts more than 2 weeks. a lump grows back after it's been removed.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these: Fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, or as directed. Severe pain at the injection site. Blistering at the injection site.
Injection site reactions are the most common adverse events following immunisation. These include pain, itching, swelling or redness around the site of injection. These reactions are usually mild and last for 1–2 days.
An Injection Abscess is a pus filled mass that occurs at the site where injection was administered. It occurs due to infection of the area.
Superficial thrombophlebitis is an inflammation of a vein just below the surface of the skin, which results from a blood clot. This condition may occur after recently using an IV line, or after trauma to the vein. Some symptoms can include pain and tenderness along the vein and hardening and feeling cord-like.
If you find a lump at the injection site, don't worry. It is just fluid and will be absorbed into your body. Remember to choose a different site each day for your injections.
These rashes can start a few days to more than a week after your shot and are sometimes quite large. These rashes are also known as “COVID arm.” Tell your vaccination provider that you experienced a rash or “COVID arm” after your shot.
The complications of an incorrect intramuscular injection include pain, swelling, bruising, and infection. In some cases, an incorrect intramuscular injection can also cause serious complications, such as tissue damage or organ damage.
Are there any complications? The most common complication of a subcutaneous injection is pain near the injection site for 1 to 2 days afterward. Pain near the injection site can happen when inserting the needle at the wrong angle, or when it moves slightly during the injection.
Lipohypertrophy is a medical word for a lump under the skin from a buildup of fat at the site of insulin injection or infusion. This comes in the form of lumps or bumps under the skin. Scar tissue, or hardened areas, may also develop at the sites.
What happens if I overdose on Ozempic (Subcutaneous)? Overdose may cause severe nausea, vomiting, or low blood sugar.
How long do Ozempic side effects last? Most people who develop side effects from taking Ozempic have only mild, short-term symptoms. Side effects of Ozempic should go away on their own after a few days or weeks.
About a third of people who take Ozempic for weight loss will lose 10% or more of their body weight. Most people should expect to lose at least 5% of their starting body weight when using Ozempic for weight loss.