Peptide Injection Procedure Basics
At your first Vitality Medical Center visit, our clinic physicians will evaluate your health needs and symptoms to determine suitable peptides and dosing. Blood tests help gauge hormone levels and biomarkers too.
Once your customized peptide program is set, you simply receive a quick subcutaneous injection 1-2 times per week. The tiny needles used cause minimal discomfort. Most patients describe it as a mosquito bite prick feeling.
The peptides get rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream within minutes. From there, they travel to tissues and exert regenerative, anti-inflammatory, and hormone regulating effects.
Improvements become noticeable usually around the 3-4 week mark as peptide levels stabilize and cellular changes accrue. Enhanced energy, sleep quality, and workout recovery are commonly the first upsides noticed. As therapy proceeds for a few months, benefits like anti-aging skin enhancements, easier weight loss, and better joint health kick in.
Patients partake in follow up blood tests roughly every 3 months. This allows properly adjusting dosing to keep peptides in optimal ranges for you. It's a very responsive, personalized approach.
Now that you understand the basics of how peptide injections work, let's clear up some common misconceptions.