Southern Skin and Wellness is located directly in the heart of the New Orleans CBD.
Patients who undergo an individualized BHRT treatment plan can expect improvements in how they look, feel, and function. Some of the most common treatment benefits include the following:
For men, we typically offer testosterone, and for women, we offer testosterone and estradiol paired with progesterone. We utilized our medical expertise and specialized laboratory studies to individualize each treatment plan to resolve symptoms and help patients look and feel more youthful again.
Both men and women can suffer from a hormone deficiency. While this condition may have a similar cause, the symptoms can differ. Men typically suffer from a testosterone deficiency, while women can suffer from deficiencies in multiple hormones.
Insufficient hormone levels in both men and women can negatively affect the quality of life and ability to function daily. Some of the most common symptoms of hormone deficiency include the following:
Hormone pellets are the size of a grain of rice but can balance male and female hormones to improve energy levels, alleviate symptoms, and deliver anti-aging benefits. We custom-dose pellets for each patient based on the severity of their deficiency and ultimate needs.
Patients who choose implantable pellets can expect a quick and straightforward treatment process. First, we'll cleanse and numb an area on the hip or buttocks, then make a tiny incision, place the pellet, and secure it with a bandage. You'll then be free to resume most of your normal daily activities. Avoid lower-body workouts, baths, and swimming for a few days.
Soon after the pellets are placed, the bloodstream will slowly absorb the hormones and delivery them in the exact amount your body needs right when you need them.
Some patients feel improvements within the first week of treatment; for others, it can take a few weeks. Typically, your results can last up to six months for a man and four months for a woman.
Once the pellet is completely dissolved and absorbed by the bloodstream, you'll schedule a follow-up treatment, and we'll implant another pellet to maintain your long-term results. Most patients only need two to three follow-up treatments annually for optimal results.
While hormone pellets are our primary treatment option, we also offer injectable, oral, and topical hormones for patients who need or prefer them. The choice of pellets, injectables, orals, or topicals is based on each patient's needs, as determined by a thorough evaluation and discussion with our in-house staff physician and team.
Injectable hormone medications are typically self-administered intramuscularly with a very fine, thin needle. If you choose this route, we'll provide clear directions and instructions on how, when, and with what frequency to administer the product.
Newest to the market are oral hormone medications that can be taken as a tablet by mouth and are safe for liver, unlike previous oral formulations. Therapeutic hormone levels are quickly reached within a week. Safe, effective, and convenient are key benefits of oral therapy.
Lastly, we offer topical hormone medications that can be applied to the skin for direct absorption into the bloodstream. If you choose this route, we'll also provide clear instructions on how often, where, and when to apply these topical products for the best results.
Once we confirm your deficiency and prescribe the right treatment method, you'll notice an improvement in your symptoms and your physical, mental, emotional, and sexual health. A physician will monitor each patient during this process to ensure that their chosen method meets their needs.
We perform regular follow-up blood panels to ensure your hormones are precisely where they should be. We can adjust the method and dosage based on your blood panel results, symptoms, and preferences as needed.
The best candidates for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy are men and women with a hormone deficiency. While age is one of the most common factors contributing to the need for BHRT, it's not the only factor.
Younger men and women can suffer from a hormone imbalance that negatively affects their lives due to genetics, illness, the side effects of certain medications, pregnancy, and other factors. Regardless of your age, we'll take your blood levels and symptoms into account to determine whether BHRT is the proper treatment for you.
