Subcutaneous (subQ or SQ) injections are shots given in the fatty tissue layer (subcutaneous fat) under your skin. Your skin has many layers, and the subcutaneous layer is beneath the epidermis and ...

A subcutaneous injection, or shot, enters the fatty tissues just beneath the skin. It is shallower than an injection into muscle tissue. Healthcare professionals often use subcutaneous injections for ...

The subcutaneous layer is the deepest skin layer. It protects a person’s body and keeps it warm. This layer also provides insulation and protection for vital tissues such as muscles, bones, and organs ...