TESTOSTERONE PELLET THERAPY
WHY TESTOSTERONE PELLETS?
Testosterone pellets are totally bio-identical as well as bio-available, which means that they are identical in structure and in function to the testosterone produced by your body.
Unlike topical testosterone creams/gels, implanted subnormal testosterone pellets are in direct contact with your capillaries, eliminating the need for skin absorption.
Unlike testosterone injections, once the pellets are inserted under the skin, they are virtually hassle free eliminating the need for self-injections. Testosterone Pellets in most of our patients last between 5-7 months.
HOW ARE THE PELLET'S INSERTED?
A small area of skin around the back hip pocket is anesthetized, followed by a tiny painless incision. A small insertion device (called a trochar) is placed through the incision and the pellets, the size of rice grains, are advanced through the trochar. The incision site is then held closed with 3 stitches followed by a pressure gauze dressing. Stitches are scheduled to be removed in 12 days. Most patients feel that the procedure is virtually painless.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF I GOT THE RIGHT DOSAGE?
Before the procedure, we determine the ideal testosterone dosage for you based on your Age, Symptom Severity, Body Weight, and Lab Values.
After the procedure, we recheck your blood levels in 10 wks to verify that we dosed you properly. We then recheck your blood levels in 5 months to determine when your next pellet insertion should be scheduled.
WHAT ARE THE RESTRICTIONS AFTER THE PROCEDURE?
We recommend that you avoid high-impact activities (ie. running, jogging, step aerobics, etc), lower body weight resistance training (ie. leg squats, leg curls, leg extensions), and hot tubs for one week after the procedure. Then there are no restrictions.
WHEN WILL I START TO NOTICE A DIFFERENCE?
If your pre-treatment symptoms were truly due to low testosterone levels, we are confident that you will be pleased when you achieve therapeutic levels. In our experience, most men feel a difference when their Total Testosterone is between 600-800. Some dividuals have a higher therapeutic window between 800-1000. Depending on how low your testosterone was at the start, it can take on average between 1-2 months to start feel the benefits of the pellets.
IS THIS COVERED BY INSURANCE?
The consultation visit and blood work are typically covered by most insurances. However, insertion of the Testosterone Pellets is not covered. The cost of Testosterone Pellet Therapy for men is $645. If you are like most of our patients, who sustain 6 months, from each insertion, this averages out to approximately $100 per month in most of our patients.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Call 517-336-1200 to schedule your consultation visit. We look forward to seeing you in the near future!