EvexiPEL Pellet Therapy · New Caney
Hormone Pellet Insertion: What to Expect
Pellet insertion is a quick in-office procedure. Here is exactly what happens before, during and after, so you can walk in relaxed.
Step by step
Your pellet insertion visit
Before
Labs and dosing
Your dose is based on recent lab work and your symptoms. Eat normally and wear loose clothing.
Step 01
Numbing
The upper hip area is cleaned and numbed with a local anesthetic.
Step 02
Placement
A tiny opening is made and the rice-sized pellet is placed just under the skin.
Step 03
Closing
The site is closed with adhesive strips and covered with a bandage.
After
Aftercare
Avoid soaking in baths, pools or hot tubs and strenuous lower-body exercise for a few days, as instructed.
Follow-up
Labs
Follow-up labs a few weeks later confirm your levels and guide your next dose.
Recovery
Normal vs. call us
Normal after insertion
- Mild soreness for a few days
- Bruising at the site
- Slight pinkness around the strips
- Feeling the pellet under the skin
Call the office if
- Redness or warmth that spreads
- Pus or drainage
- Fever
- A pellet working its way out
The procedure
Quick, simple and in office
Most insertions take only a few minutes, and most patients return to normal daily activities the same day. Learn more about EvexiPEL hormone pellet therapy, compare it with other bioidentical hormone treatment options, or read how long hormone pellets last.
Questions
Common questions
Does pellet insertion hurt?
The area is numbed first, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain. Mild soreness afterward is common.
How long does insertion take?
The procedure itself takes only a few minutes.
When can I exercise after pellet insertion?
Light activity is fine right away. Avoid strenuous lower-body exercise for a few days, as instructed at your visit.
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