Biote Patient Care Instructions

A man is carrying a woman on his back

Pre-Treatment Instructions

  • Dressing can be removed in 3 days for women, 7 days for men. Tenderness is normal but should gradually improve after 3 days.
  • For men, we recommend icing the area as needed.

Things to avoid

  • No strenuous exercise/activity of lower extremity for the first 3 days for women, 7 days for men. Walking is fine.
  • No bathing or hot tubs for the first 3 days for women, 7 days for men. Showers are fine.

Post Treatment Symptoms

  • Tenderness to the treated area that can last up to 1 week.
  • A small amount of bleeding is normal. If it has saturated the dressing, please contact us.
  • It may be 7-10 days before you feel the effects of the treatments.

Your next appointment

  • You will need follow up lab work after the first insertion. These are done at 4-6 weeks after insertion. You will need an appointment for this, however, if you would like to go through your insurance, a lab order can be given to you at the time of your insertion appointment.

When you should call us

  • If you notice signs and symptoms of a fever, increasing pain, worsening swelling, redness, or drainage.