Hypodermal injections are a type of medical procedure in which medication is administered through a needle that is inserted just beneath the skin. There are several synonyms for this procedure, including subcutaneous injections, subQ injections, and hypo injections. Subcutaneous injections utilize a needle that is inserted into the fatty tissue just below the skin, delivering medication directly into the bloodstream. SubQ injections are a type of injection that is administered just below the surface of the skin, delivering medication directly into the bloodstream. Hypo injections are a similar procedure, in which medication is delivered just beneath the skin via a needle. Regardless of the term used to describe the procedure, hypodermal injections are a safe and effective way to administer a variety of medications.