Pellet therapy is one modality to deliver testosterone and/or estrogen to female patients. It is a simple procedure, completed with a local anesthetic in less than an hour. The patient’s buttocks is numbed with a lidocaine injection, then cleaned and prepped. A small incision, approximately 0.5-1cm, is made, then the pellet (look like a large grain of rice) is placed in the fatty tissue of the buttocks, and the site is closed with steri-strips, gauze, and Tegaderm bandage. The patient is instructed to refrain from strenuous physical activity for 3 days, to allow the tissue to heal around the pellet and prevent extrusion. The pellet will deliver a steady rate of hormones to the patient over a 4-month period, then the patient will be pelleted on the opposite side.
Pellet therapy is one modality to deliver testosterone to male patients. It is a simple procedure, completed with a local anesthetic in less than an hour. The patient’s buttocks is numbed with a lidocaine injection, then cleaned and prepped. A small incision, approximately 0.5-1cm, is made, then the pellets (look like a tic tac) are placed in the fatty tissue of the buttocks, and the site is closed with steri-strips, gauze, and Tegaderm bandage. The patient is instructed to refrain from strenuous physical activity for 7 days, to allow the tissue to heal around the pellet and prevent extrusion. The pellet will deliver a steady rate of hormones to the patient over a 6-month period, then the patient will be pelleted on the opposite side.
The procedure is minimally invasive, completed in an hour long office visit. Our healthcare professional will provide a detailed overview during your consultation.
Yes, hormone pellets are considered safe when administered by qualified healthcare professionals. Our practitioner adheres to strict safety protocols, and potential risks and benefits will be thoroughly discussed during your consultation.
Individual responses vary, but many individuals report improvements within a few weeks. Full benefits, including enhanced energy levels, mood stability, and improved vitality, may be experienced over a few months.
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