Testosterone Implants: This is How You Recover Your Hormonal Balance.

What Are and How Do Testosterone Implants Work? 

Testosterone implants (or pellets) are a treatment for low testosterone. These pellets provide a steady release of hormones over several months, offering an excellent medium to long-term solution for men facing challenges with low testosterone levels. They’re typically placed just under the skin in the gluteal area, helping to address hormonal imbalances without the hassle of frequent injections or ongoing doctor visits.

Testosterone Implants Comparision With Other Treatments

While there are other options available to treat low testosterone, every method has its pros and cons. When comparing testosterone implants, we can find these benefits:

Long-Lasting Convenience

Each pellet gradually dissolves, releasing testosterone over a period of 3 to 6 months, which eliminates the hassle of daily or weekly regimens. Injections require weekly or bi-weekly doses, while topicals and patches demand daily applications.

Stable Hormone Levels

Unlike Injections, which may cause hormonal spíkes and drops, pellets maintain consistent testosterone levels, ensuring steady energy, mood, and libido.

Minimal Side Effects

Testosterone implants are among the safest treatments because the hormones used closely resemble the body’s natural testosterone, which reduces the risks of common side effects such as hair loss, acne, and aggressive mood swings.

Discreet Application 

The application is just a tiny procedure where we make an incision and apply the pellet; stitches are not even necessary. It may seem more tedious, but in practice, it is easier.

How is The Procedure Behind The Testosterone Implants

Preparation

Your provider will need to check on your testosterone levels; this will be repeated at specific times after each placement of pellets. Additionally, you’ll need to check on your medication to avoid blood thinners like aspirin.

Application 

The upper outer buttock will be the insertion site. After being cleaned and sterilized, this area will be numbed with a local anesthesia injection. While the numbing shot may cause a sting, the procedure itself is painless after that initial discomfort.

Insertion

Once the area is gently numbed, a tiny incision, roughly the size of 3mm or 1/2 inch, is made. Then, with a tube that’s about the diameter of a coffee stirrer, the pellet is carefully inserted into the fat layer nestled between the skin and muscle. After everything is complete, the tube is removed, and a small piece of tape is used to tenderly close the incision. This will be covered with gauze, and a larger piece of clear tape will securely seal the entire area, ensuring everything stays perfectly in place.

Recovery

Once you’ve had the procedure, it’s a great idea to apply an ice pack to the area for about 20-30 minutes every 1 to 2 hours for the first 12 to 24 hours. This will really help reduce any swelling. After 48 hours, you can carefully remove the dressing over the wound and then gently clean the area with soap and water.