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Lipo-C

Things you need to know...

Step A: 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.

Step B: Storage Instructions

1. Once punctured store your vial in the refrigerator. 

2. Do not freeze.

Step C: Shipping Address

1. Medications are shipped automatically each month to the shipping address on file following your scheduled monthly appointment with our medical team.

2. It is the patient’s responsibility to ensure the shipping address on file is accurate at all times.
3. Any request to change a shipping address must be submitted in writing via text message or email prior to the scheduled appointment. Address changes submitted after the appointment will not be processed.

Step D: Review the following "At-Home Injection Instructions"
   1.    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.
   2.    Wash Hands & Gather Supplies: Wash hands with soap and water. Gather your vial, syringe, alcohol pad, and sharps container.
   3.    Prepare the Vial: Inspect the medication. Clean the rubber stopper with an alcohol pad.
   4.    Draw Up Medication: Insert needle into vial, invert vial, and draw up the exact number of units prescribed.
   5.    Choose Injection Site: Use a subcutaneous site (abdomen, thigh, or upper arm). Rotate sites each injection. Clean skin with alcohol and let dry.
   6.    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.
   7.    Dispose Safely: Place syringe immediately in a sharps container. Never reuse needles.
   8.    After Injection: Mild redness or soreness is normal. Contact your provider if you experience unusual symptoms or reactions.

What It Is:
Lipo-C is a prescription lipotropic injection formulated to support fat metabolism, liver function, and energy production. It contains Methionine, Choline Chloride, L-Carnitine, and Dexpanthenol (Vitamin B5) and is commonly prescribed as part of a medical weight management or wellness program.

Ingredients Breakdown:
   •    Methionine: Supports fat metabolism and liver function.
   •    Choline Chloride: Aids fat transport and prevents fat accumulation in the liver.
   •    L-Carnitine: Transports fatty acids for conversion into usable energy.
   •    Dexpanthenol (Vitamin B5): Supports energy production and metabolic function.

 

How It Works:
Lipo-C enhances the body’s ability to metabolize fat by supporting liver function and facilitating the conversion of fatty acids into energy. The combined ingredients work synergistically to improve metabolic efficiency. Lipo-C works best when combined with proper nutrition, hydration, and physical activity.

 

Expected Benefits:
Increased energy, improved fat metabolism, support for weight loss efforts, enhanced liver function, reduced fatigue, and overall metabolic support. Individual results may vary and are optimized with consistent use.

 

When to Use:
Administered according to the schedule prescribed by your provider. Timing and frequency are individualized based on your treatment plan.

 

Possible Side Effects:
Mild redness, itching, or swelling at the injection site, nausea, headache, dizziness, fatigue, flushing, or mild gastrointestinal discomfort. These effects are generally mild and temporary.

 

Contact Your Provider If You Experience:
Persistent injection site reactions, severe nausea or vomiting, dizziness, allergic reactions, or any unusual or concerning symptoms. If you experience shortness of breath or trouble breathing dial 911.

 

Who Should Not Use:
Suite Skin does not prescribe compounded Lipo-C to individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have known liver disease without medical clearance, have a known allergy to any component of the medication, or have medical conditions deemed inappropriate by our medical team. You must notify our medical team if any of these conditions apply now or arise during treatment.

 

Treatment Expectations:
Lipo-C is a supportive therapy. Consistency is essential, and results are enhanced by proper nutrition, hydration, regular exercise, and adherence to your overall treatment plan.

 

Patient Responsibility:
Use only as prescribed. Do not change dose or schedule without provider approval. Attend follow-up appointments and report side effects promptly.

 

Questions:
Contact your provider with any questions or concerns at 516-996-4810

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