GHK-Cu

Things you need to know…

Order Supplies​

1. Syringes: Please click HERE to order from amazon the necessary syringes you will need to administer the medication. 

2. Alcohol wipes

3. Small sharps container: Click HERE to purchase a small sharps container from amazon.

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Storage Instructions

• Store your medication in the refrigerator. 

• Keep away from light.

• Do not freeze.

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Shipping Address

• Medications are shipped to the shipping address on file. Once your medication is ready to ship, you'll receive a text with a tracking number from our pharmacy., and delivery typically arrives the following business day from then.

• It is the patient’s responsibility to ensure the shipping address on file is accurate at all times.

• Any request to change a shipping address must be submitted in writing via text message or email to the program manager prior to the scheduled appointment. Address changes submitted after the appointment will not be processed. Verbal requests are not accepted to ensure there are no errors in address change.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Administration Instructions

• Confirm Your Dose: Check your medication vial and prescription label for the number of units prescribed. If the dose is unclear, contact your provider before injecting. Do not guess.

• Wash Hands & Gather Supplies: Wash hands with soap and water. Gather your vial, syringe, alcohol pad, and sharps container.

• Prepare the Vial: Inspect the medication. Clean the rubber stopper with an alcohol pad.

• Draw Up Medication: Insert needle into vial, turn vial upside down, and draw up the exact number of units prescribed.

• Choose Injection Site: Use a subcutaneous site (abdomen, thigh, or upper arm). Rotate sites each injection. Clean skin with alcohol and let dry.

• Inject Medication: Pinch skin and inject at a 90-degree angle or as instructed. Inject slowly, then remove needle. Apply gentle pressure if needed. Rub the area afterwards for 5 seconds.

• Dispose Safely: Place syringe immediately in a sharps container. Never reuse needles.

• After Injection: Mild redness or soreness is normal. Contact your provider if you experience unusual symptoms or reactions.

• ​Verify Your First Dose: Before your first injection, send our team a clear photo of the drawn-up syringe or schedule a video call so we can verify the correct number of units. Do not administer your first dose until approved.

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Syringe Guide

Select the syringe size you are using and refer to the example below to see what the medication should look like when drawn into the syringe.

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Important: These images are examples only and do not represent your prescribed dose. Always follow the dosing instructions provided by our office and listed on your prescription vial/container.

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What is GHK-Cu?
GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper-binding peptide found in the body that has been studied for its role in tissue repair, collagen production, skin health, hair support, and cellular regeneration. GHK-Cu levels naturally decline with age.

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How It Works:
GHK-Cu binds to copper and may influence cellular processes involved in collagen and elastin production, tissue remodeling, wound repair, antioxidant activity, and inflammation. 

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Expected Benefits:
Potential benefits may include improved skin quality and elasticity, support for collagen production, healthier-looking hair, improved tissue repair and recovery, and overall skin and cellular health. Individual results vary.

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When to Use:
Administer according to the dosing schedule provided by your medical provider. Timing and frequency may vary based on your individualized treatment plan.

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Possible Side Effects:
Redness, itching, swelling, bruising, or discomfort at the injection site, headache, nausea, dizziness, flushing, or fatigue. Because human safety data for injectable GHK-Cu are limited, additional or unknown risks may exist.

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Contact Your Provider If You Experience:
Persistent or severe injection-site reactions, rash or signs of an allergic reaction, significant swelling, difficulty breathing, severe dizziness, or any new or concerning symptoms.

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Who Should Not Use:
Suite Skin will not prescribe to patients during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with active or suspected cancer, known copper metabolism disorders, significant liver or kidney disease unless medically cleared, or known allergy to any component of the medication. You must notify our medical team if you have, develop, or suspect any of these conditions at any time during treatment.

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Treatment Expectations:
GHK-Cu is not an instant treatment. Potential changes may occur gradually with consistent use. Individual response varies, and treatment should be combined with appropriate nutrition, hydration, sleep, skincare, and other healthy lifestyle habits.

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Patient Responsibility:
Use only as prescribed. Do not change dosing or schedule without provider approval. Store medication properly. Attend follow-ups and report side effects promptly. Injectable GHK-Cu is not FDA-approved, and its safety and effectiveness for therapeutic use have not been established by the FDA and has limited human clinical safety data.

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Questions: Contact your provider with any questions or concerns.