Biologically Identical Hormones
"Biologically identical" refers to the chemical structure of hormones which is identical to the hormones produced in our body. Therefore these hormones are processed and treated the same way as the hormones naturally produced in our body. "Synthetic" hormones are not natural to the human body. They can only mimic natural human hormones, so they can’t have the same effect on our cells and organs as natural hormones. In fact, these synthetic hormones can have a toxic effect on our bodies and can potentially lead to side effects.
Hormones that are usually prescribed by physicians are "synthetic" hormones which is often the cause of side effects and complications including mood swings, water retention, bloating and cancer. When it comes to hormone replacement & optimization it is important to use bio-identical hormones. You should insist in the prescription of biologically identical hormones only. The quality of life you will expect from your hormone optimization will depend directly on the quality of hormones prescribed. At 77 Plastic Surgery all prescribed hormones are always biologically identical.
About The SottoPelle® Therapy Method
SottoPelle® Therapy is a unique treatment method based on prescribing the right kind of hormone (biologically identical), in the correct amounts (determined through testing and proper analysis of the results), using the right delivery method (pellets). The hormones used in the SottoPelle ® Therapy are bio-identical, meaning that they are neutral, derived from plant compounds that have the same molecular structure as those made by the human body.
SottoPelle ® uses an exclusive, science-based approach to your hormonal well-being developed by Dr. Gino Tutera – an internationally recognized bio-identical hormone therapy expert. Unlike other treatments, SottoPelle® Therapy delivers small doses of testosterone and estradiol directly into your blood stream at the level your body needs around the clock for up to 6 months*. That makes this treatment the most convenient and hassle-free bio-identical hormone replacement therapy available.
No guesswork. No one-size-fits-all. Your hormones fit you according to your unique needs to provide you with hormonal balance, something that cannot be delivered by other methods or even other pellet procedures.
Patients who use SottoPelle® Therapy report benefits of*:
Hormonal balance is a sensitive state of being to achieve and vital to your overall well-being. Many physicians prescribe hormones without understanding the full importance of the differences in modalities, testing the interpretation of those tests, the quality of the prescription and how to achieve hormonal balance. Other hormone pellet therapies may rely on experimentation, guesswork and incorrect information and are comfortable with the one-size-fits-all, smallest-dose-for-the-amount-of-time approach.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is SottoPelle® bio-identical hormone therapy?
It is the most convenient and effective method of hormone replacement available. Thoroughly documented and researched in medical journals, the therapy involves the simple and painless insertion of bio-identical hormone pellets under the skin. Once the pellets are inserted, a steady, low dose of natural hormone flows directly into the bloodstream whenever the body needs it. This gives the body the ability to control the release of the hormone just as it did when the ovaries and testicles were working working normally.
SottoPelle was developed by Dr. Gino Tutera, widely recognized as a pioneer and leader in the field of bio-identical hormone therapy and who specializes in the treatment of hormone deficiency. Dr. Tutera developed SottoPelle Hormone Therapy based on the use of subcutaneous pellets – the most effective hormone delivery system available.
Dr. Larry Fan has been trained by Dr. Tutera in this therapy and obtained from Dr. Tutera’s company both the same sourcing of the hormone pellets and the tools to customize the therapy to each patient’s hormone needs.
What are the SottoPelle® bio-identical hormone pellets made of?
The pellets are compounded according to the highest industry standards, using the best quality botanical ingredients available. They are derived from a natural plant source of yam and hand compounded to be biologically compatible to the human form of estradiol and testosterone. The body is given what it can no longer produce through hormone replacement therapy.
What are some of the benefits pellet hormone replacement therapy offer?
The quality of life given back to every man and woman is second to none. Our patients have reported:
Increased energy levels
Restored or increased sexual drive
Consistency in moods (no more roller coaster effect)
Relief from anxiety and depression
Increased mental focus and clarity
Decreased body fat
Greater capacity for getting the body in shape
I get horrible headaches; will pellet hormone therapy help me?
Yes! Sottopelle has had great success with hormone-related headaches.
Can men benefit from hormone replacement therapy?
It is a common misconception that women are the only ones who need hormone replacement as they age. However, more research is coming out showing that men too can benefit from receiving hormone replacement therapy. Hormonal balance from hormone replacement therapy can provide critical protection against osteoporosis, heart and prostate disease, among other health issues that can either kill you or drastically reduce your quality of life.
Many men are led to believe by their physicians that feeling constantly tired, having the inability to gain muscle mass and lose fat, decreased libido and foggy thinking is all a part of growing older.
Accepting these symptoms as a part of aging can negatively impact your ability to perform at work, relationship with friends and family and most importantly, how you enjoy your life. You’d be amazed at how impactful hormones and hormone therapy are to your well being. And when they’re out of balance, so is everything else in your life.
How often will I need to come back to the office to receive pellets?
It depends on the person, but anywhere from four to six months.
What about other types of bio-identical therapies?
Other bio-identical hormone delivery methods - creams, pills, injections and even miniscule capsules - do not provide the balanced hormones that factor into good health. Subcutaneous pellets on the other hand, can deliver a constant stream of hormones into your bloodstream twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
Not all hormone replacement therapy pellets are created the same either. Some hormone therapy pellets use fillers or more pure ingredients and compounding methods. The physician’s experience and training in diagnosis and pellet insertion procedures can also make a significant difference in the efficacy of your treatment. Years of research went into developing our SottoPelle method.
In the end, it was uniquely formulated to work with your body's chemistry to support individual hormonal balance and optimum health. SottoPelle only uses the right kind of natural hormone (biologically identical), using the proper delivery system (quality pellets placed under the skin), in the proper amounts (through accurate testing, analysis and individualized to your hormonal needs) that will work for three to six months, and for some, even longer!
Why doesn't my doctor suggest natural hormone replacement therapy as an option?
The great majority of physician training is on synthetic hormones. More than likely they were never trained on the use of biologically identical hormone therapy.
How long will it take for the hormones to get into my system and work?
Most female report that they begin to experience improvement within several days of receiving their pellets. Testosterone pellets may take two weeks to express their benefits for men and women.
As a woman, do I still need estrogen in my hormone replacement therapy?
Estrogen is the most important hormone for a woman to protect her against heart attack, stroke, osteoporosis and Alzheimer's. Synthetic estrogen taken orally does not offer the universal benefits or the same benefits as being on bio identical estrogen.
Are there any side effects or complications?
Side effects in both men and women are rare. In women, transient breast tenderness lasting 7-10 days may occur with the first insertion, but rarely with repeat treatments. Acne and hair loss are rare occurrences from testosterone therapy. The growth of facial hair is also rare and occurs no more frequently than what happens in post menopausal women on no hormones.
In men, the side effects are also rare, but may include decreased sperm count, decreased testicular mass and possible prostate enlargement. These side effects occur much more frequently with the use of synthetic hormone replacement therapy.
A SottoPelle® Trained Physician is a physician that has been hand-selected and personally trained by Dr. Tutera. Besides attending one of Dr. Tutera’s training seminars, the physician also has direct access to Dr. Tutera’s pellet dosing formula and his years of expertise.
For more information visit the sites below:
To find out more about our treatments, please call us at 415-655-SKIN (7546), contact us online here, or schedule your consultation online, and one of our helpful staff members will schedule your appointment.
"Biologically identical" refers to the chemical structure of hormones which is identical to the hormones produced in our body. Therefore these hormones are processed and treated the same way as the hormones naturally produced in our body. "Synthetic" hormones are not natural to the human body. They can only mimic natural human hormones, so they can’t have the same effect on our cells and organs as natural hormones. In fact, these synthetic hormones can have a toxic effect on our bodies and can potentially lead to side effects.
Hormones that are usually prescribed by physicians are "synthetic" hormones which is often the cause of side effects and complications including mood swings, water retention, bloating and cancer. When it comes to hormone replacement & optimization it is important to use bio-identical hormones. You should insist in the prescription of biologically identical hormones only. The quality of life you will expect from your hormone optimization will depend directly on the quality of hormones prescribed. At 77 Plastic Surgery all prescribed hormones are always biologically identical.
About The SottoPelle® Therapy Method
SottoPelle® Therapy is a unique treatment method based on prescribing the right kind of hormone (biologically identical), in the correct amounts (determined through testing and proper analysis of the results), using the right delivery method (pellets). The hormones used in the SottoPelle ® Therapy are bio-identical, meaning that they are neutral, derived from plant compounds that have the same molecular structure as those made by the human body.
SottoPelle ® uses an exclusive, science-based approach to your hormonal well-being developed by Dr. Gino Tutera – an internationally recognized bio-identical hormone therapy expert. Unlike other treatments, SottoPelle® Therapy delivers small doses of testosterone and estradiol directly into your blood stream at the level your body needs around the clock for up to 6 months*. That makes this treatment the most convenient and hassle-free bio-identical hormone replacement therapy available.
No guesswork. No one-size-fits-all. Your hormones fit you according to your unique needs to provide you with hormonal balance, something that cannot be delivered by other methods or even other pellet procedures.
Patients who use SottoPelle® Therapy report benefits of*:
- Enhanced libido and/or increased sexual desire
- Decreased body fat & greater capacity to get in shape
- Reduced fatigue & increased energy levels
- Increased focus, mental clarity, and concentration
- Improved memory
- Consistency in moods – reduction in feelings of anger, nervousness and irritability
- Relief from anxiety and depression
- Increased sense of overall well-being
Hormonal balance is a sensitive state of being to achieve and vital to your overall well-being. Many physicians prescribe hormones without understanding the full importance of the differences in modalities, testing the interpretation of those tests, the quality of the prescription and how to achieve hormonal balance. Other hormone pellet therapies may rely on experimentation, guesswork and incorrect information and are comfortable with the one-size-fits-all, smallest-dose-for-the-amount-of-time approach.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is SottoPelle® bio-identical hormone therapy?
It is the most convenient and effective method of hormone replacement available. Thoroughly documented and researched in medical journals, the therapy involves the simple and painless insertion of bio-identical hormone pellets under the skin. Once the pellets are inserted, a steady, low dose of natural hormone flows directly into the bloodstream whenever the body needs it. This gives the body the ability to control the release of the hormone just as it did when the ovaries and testicles were working working normally.
SottoPelle was developed by Dr. Gino Tutera, widely recognized as a pioneer and leader in the field of bio-identical hormone therapy and who specializes in the treatment of hormone deficiency. Dr. Tutera developed SottoPelle Hormone Therapy based on the use of subcutaneous pellets – the most effective hormone delivery system available.
Dr. Larry Fan has been trained by Dr. Tutera in this therapy and obtained from Dr. Tutera’s company both the same sourcing of the hormone pellets and the tools to customize the therapy to each patient’s hormone needs.
What are the SottoPelle® bio-identical hormone pellets made of?
The pellets are compounded according to the highest industry standards, using the best quality botanical ingredients available. They are derived from a natural plant source of yam and hand compounded to be biologically compatible to the human form of estradiol and testosterone. The body is given what it can no longer produce through hormone replacement therapy.
What are some of the benefits pellet hormone replacement therapy offer?
The quality of life given back to every man and woman is second to none. Our patients have reported:
Increased energy levels
Restored or increased sexual drive
Consistency in moods (no more roller coaster effect)
Relief from anxiety and depression
Increased mental focus and clarity
Decreased body fat
Greater capacity for getting the body in shape
I get horrible headaches; will pellet hormone therapy help me?
Yes! Sottopelle has had great success with hormone-related headaches.
Can men benefit from hormone replacement therapy?
It is a common misconception that women are the only ones who need hormone replacement as they age. However, more research is coming out showing that men too can benefit from receiving hormone replacement therapy. Hormonal balance from hormone replacement therapy can provide critical protection against osteoporosis, heart and prostate disease, among other health issues that can either kill you or drastically reduce your quality of life.
Many men are led to believe by their physicians that feeling constantly tired, having the inability to gain muscle mass and lose fat, decreased libido and foggy thinking is all a part of growing older.
Accepting these symptoms as a part of aging can negatively impact your ability to perform at work, relationship with friends and family and most importantly, how you enjoy your life. You’d be amazed at how impactful hormones and hormone therapy are to your well being. And when they’re out of balance, so is everything else in your life.
How often will I need to come back to the office to receive pellets?
It depends on the person, but anywhere from four to six months.
What about other types of bio-identical therapies?
Other bio-identical hormone delivery methods - creams, pills, injections and even miniscule capsules - do not provide the balanced hormones that factor into good health. Subcutaneous pellets on the other hand, can deliver a constant stream of hormones into your bloodstream twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
Not all hormone replacement therapy pellets are created the same either. Some hormone therapy pellets use fillers or more pure ingredients and compounding methods. The physician’s experience and training in diagnosis and pellet insertion procedures can also make a significant difference in the efficacy of your treatment. Years of research went into developing our SottoPelle method.
In the end, it was uniquely formulated to work with your body's chemistry to support individual hormonal balance and optimum health. SottoPelle only uses the right kind of natural hormone (biologically identical), using the proper delivery system (quality pellets placed under the skin), in the proper amounts (through accurate testing, analysis and individualized to your hormonal needs) that will work for three to six months, and for some, even longer!
Why doesn't my doctor suggest natural hormone replacement therapy as an option?
The great majority of physician training is on synthetic hormones. More than likely they were never trained on the use of biologically identical hormone therapy.
How long will it take for the hormones to get into my system and work?
Most female report that they begin to experience improvement within several days of receiving their pellets. Testosterone pellets may take two weeks to express their benefits for men and women.
As a woman, do I still need estrogen in my hormone replacement therapy?
Estrogen is the most important hormone for a woman to protect her against heart attack, stroke, osteoporosis and Alzheimer's. Synthetic estrogen taken orally does not offer the universal benefits or the same benefits as being on bio identical estrogen.
Are there any side effects or complications?
Side effects in both men and women are rare. In women, transient breast tenderness lasting 7-10 days may occur with the first insertion, but rarely with repeat treatments. Acne and hair loss are rare occurrences from testosterone therapy. The growth of facial hair is also rare and occurs no more frequently than what happens in post menopausal women on no hormones.
In men, the side effects are also rare, but may include decreased sperm count, decreased testicular mass and possible prostate enlargement. These side effects occur much more frequently with the use of synthetic hormone replacement therapy.
A SottoPelle® Trained Physician is a physician that has been hand-selected and personally trained by Dr. Tutera. Besides attending one of Dr. Tutera’s training seminars, the physician also has direct access to Dr. Tutera’s pellet dosing formula and his years of expertise.
For more information visit the sites below:
- http://www.sottopelletherapy.com/hrtTestimonials.html
- http://www.youtube.com/user/SottoPelleTherapy
- http://www.medfusion.net/templates/groups/3655/5438/6100_PelletHormoneTherapy.pdf
- http://www.sottopelletherapy.com/
To find out more about our treatments, please call us at 415-655-SKIN (7546), contact us online here, or schedule your consultation online, and one of our helpful staff members will schedule your appointment.
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