Pre- & Post-Care Instructions

Biote® Bioidentical Hormone Pellet Therapy

(for Testosterone and/or Estradiol)

🔹 PRE-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Please follow these guidelines prior to your Biote® pellet insertion:

✅ 1 Week Before Insertion:

  • Avoid anti-inflammatory medications (unless prescribed), including ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen, and supplements like fish oil, vitamin E, and turmeric—they may increase the risk of bruising.
  • Ensure you’ve completed any lab work ordered by Dr. Bhanot; your hormone levels must be evaluated before insertion.
  • Shower and shave the treatment area (upper buttock/hip) the morning of your procedure.

✅ Day of Appointment:

  • Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing.
  • Eat a light meal beforehand to prevent lightheadedness.
  • Inform your provider if you:
  • Are taking blood thinners
  • Have diabetes, autoimmune conditions, or current infections
  • Have allergies to lidocaine, adhesives, or topical antibiotics

🔹 POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Proper post-care is essential to support healing and minimize the risk of infection, irritation, or pellet extrusion.

Immediately After Pellet Insertion:

✅ Wound Care:

  • A small sterile dressing and pressure bandage will be applied.
  • Leave the outer dressing in place in for 5 days for women and 7 days for men.
  • Leave the steri-strips (tape on the incision) in place for 5 for women and 7 days for men or until they naturally fall off.

✅ Keep the Area Clean & Dry:

  • No bathing, swimming, or soaking in water for 5-7 days.
  • Showers are allowed after 24 hours, but avoid letting the water hit the site directly.
  • Do not apply ointments or creams unless instructed.

Activity Restrictions:

  • Avoid strenuous exercise, running, squatting, or bending at the hips for 5 days for women and 7 days for men. 

✅ After 7 Days:

  • Resume normal activity as long as the insertion site is closed, dry, and uninflamed.

Watch For:

  • Mild swelling or bruising is normal.
  • Call Bhanot Medspa if you experience:
  • Excessive redness, heat, or pus
  • Fever or chills
  • Pellet protrusion or pain that worsens over time

✅ Your follow-up labs will be scheduled 4–6 weeks after insertion to monitor hormone levels and guide future dosing after first pellet insertion and then annually.