Hormone Pellet Therapy: What You Need to Know

askaggs7
Aug 12
3 min read

If you’ve been feeling tired, moody, foggy, or just “off,” it could be more than stress or aging — it might be your hormones. For many men and women, hormone levels start to dip in their 30s and continue to decline over time, affecting energy, mood, metabolism, and overall quality of life.

Hormone Pellet Therapy is a safe, effective way to restore balance and help you feel like yourself again — but better. At B3 Medspa, we specialize in creating personalized hormone plans that work with your body, not against it.

What Is Hormone Pellet Therapy?

Hormone pellet therapy uses tiny pellets — about the size of a grain of rice — placed under your skin to deliver a steady, customized dose of hormones (such as testosterone, estrogen, or both) over several months.

Because the release is slow and consistent, you avoid the “rollercoaster” effect that can happen with pills, creams, or patches. Many patients notice more stable moods, better energy, improved sleep, and enhanced sexual wellness.

The Pellet Procedure

Getting pellets is quick, comfortable, and done right here in our office:

We review your lab results, symptoms, and health history to determine your ideal dose.
The insertion site (usually your upper hip or buttock) is cleaned and numbed with local anesthesia.
A small incision — just a few millimeters — is made.
Using a special device, we place the pellets in the fatty tissue under your skin.
The area is closed with a steri-strip and covered with a pressure dressing.

You can go back to most of your normal activities right away, but we recommend avoiding intense lower-body exercise, swimming, or hot tubs for 3–5 days.

How Long Do Pellets Last?

Women: 3–4 months
Men: 4–6 months

Your metabolism, activity level, and dosage can affect how long each treatment lasts. Most patients have 2–4 insertions per year.

Monitoring Your Results

We keep a close eye on your progress to make sure your therapy is working for you:

Before starting: Comprehensive lab work to check hormone levels and overall health.
4–6 weeks after your first insertion: Follow-up labs to see how your body is responding.
Before each new pellet cycle: Updated labs to fine-tune your dosage.

This ongoing monitoring keeps your treatment safe, effective, and personalized.

Possible Risks & How We Minimize Them

Hormone pellet therapy is very safe when performed by trained providers, but as with any procedure, there are small risks. Here’s how we address them:

Potential Risk	Our Prevention Steps	If It Happens
Infection	Sterile technique, antiseptic skin prep, detailed aftercare instructions	Oral antibiotics; drainage if needed
Extrusion (pellet coming out)	Proper placement, pressure dressing, avoiding strenuous activity right after	Replace pellet if early in treatment cycle
Bruising	Firm pressure dressing, careful insertion	Ice and rest — usually clears quickly
Hormone side effects	Precise dosing based on labs	Adjust dose at next cycle

The Bottom Line

Hormone pellet therapy offers a convenient, long-lasting way to keep your hormones in balance and help you feel your absolute best — without the daily hassle of pills or creams. With personalized dosing, expert insertion, and careful monitoring, the benefits can be life-changing.

✨ Ready to take the next step? Book your consultation with the B3 Medspa team today and discover how easy it can be to get your energy, mood, and confidence back.