Services Categories: Bioidentical Hormones

Vitamin and Genetic Testing

Are you in control of your health, or is it controlling you? Some days you feel like a million bucks, while other days you feel like you’ve been hit by a truck and you can’t figure out why. At the Institute of Anti-Aging Medicine and Skin Spa, we will assess your intracellular nutritional status to find out what is going on in your body so that you can feel ready and be ready for your next phase of life.

Benefits

  • 34 vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants are evaluated
  • Prevents chronic disease
  • Reduce prescription medications

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Why Choose the Institute of Anti-Aging Medicine and Skin Spa?

The Institute of Anti-Aging Medicine and Skin Spa was founded in 1997 in Houston, Texas, and is a fully integrated medical spa. Dr. Richard LeConey has developed comprehensive personal anti-aging, wellness, hormone, and skincare programs for both men and women.

Our motto is: “Feel as good as you look, and look as good as you feel.”

We believe that there is simply no reason for you to look and feel your age. We are here to help create personalized treatment plans so that you can achieve your aesthetic goals.

Dr. LeConey is board-certified in emergency medicine, is a certified Allergan trainer, and trains physicians and nurses in the injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic, JUVÉDERM®, and KYBELLA®.

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidates for vitamin and genetic testing are men and women who may suffer from low energy, depression, allergies, chronic fatigue, migraines, PMS, arthritis, weight gain, fibromyalgia, and menopause.

How It Works

During your vitamin and genetic testing experience at the Institute of Anti-Aging Medicine and Skin Spa, we will be able to determine which aspects of your life might need a little bit of help to make you feel like the best possible version of yourself. These tests include:

  • Micronutrient testing: Measures the function of 35 nutritional components, including vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, and amino acids within our white blood cells.
  • Hormone testing: Test the thyroid and cortisol levels
  • CardioMetabolic and pre-diabetes testing: Measures the risk of heart disease and diabetes
  • Telomere testing: Determines how fast you are aging
  • ApoE genotyping: Genetic risks associated with the Apolipoprotein E gene for reducing cardiovascular risk
  • MTHFR genotyping: Genetic risks associated with the MTHFR gene
  • Factor V Leiden and prothrombin: Increased likelihood of forming blood clots

Recovery and Results

By completing our vitamin and genetic testing service, you will be able to receive answers to some unknown questions, boost your immune system, prevent chronic disease, and wean off some prescription medications that you may no longer need once some lifestyle changes are made. Not only that, but you will feel better, be more energized, and have a better quality of life.

Thyroid Deficiency & Replacement Therapy

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Thyroid imbalances occur when your thyroid produces too few or two many hormones. The thyroid is a small gland in the base of your neck that is responsible for your metabolism and energy levels. The primary thyroid hormones are triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). These hormones can sometimes get out of balance and may need a little bit of help getting back to normal levels. Thyroid deficiency and replacement therapy can help to equalize your thyroid hormone levels.

Benefits

  • Customizable
  • Can hypothyroidism
  • Effective

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Why Choose the Institute of Anti-Aging Medicine and Skin Spa?

The Institute of Anti-Aging Medicine and Skin Spa was founded in 1997 in Houston, Texas, and is a fully integrated medical spa. Dr. Richard LeConey has developed comprehensive personal anti-aging, wellness, hormone, and skincare programs for both men and women.

Our motto is: “Feel as good as you look, and look as good as you feel.”

We believe that there is simply no reason for you to look and feel your age. We are here to help create personalized treatment plans so that you can achieve your aesthetic goals.

Dr. LeConey is board-certified in emergency medicine, is a certified Allergan trainer, and trains physicians and nurses in the injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic, JUVÉDERM®, and KYBELLA®.

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidates for thyroid deficiency and replacement therapy are those individuals who experience symptoms of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. People with hyperthyroidism may experience heart palpitations, anxiety, weight loss, heat intolerance, and muscle weakness. People who may have hypothyroidism have symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, constipation, dry skin and hair, hair loss, puffiness or swelling in the face, muscle aches and weakness, heavy menstrual periods, brittle hair and nails, depression, and cold intolerance.

How It Works

At the Institute of Anti-Aging Medicine and Skin Spa, we measure free T3 and free T4 levels as well as TSH. We also check for thyroid antibodies, which can help determine the presence of an autoimmune thyroid disorder. If a thyroid disorder is diagnosed quickly, treatment may be able to prevent permanent damage to your thyroid gland. Dr. LeConey assesses your current levels of all of your thyroid hormones. He can then customize an individually tailored thyroid replacement therapy regimen designed specifically for you.

Recovery and Results

There is no downtime associated with thyroid deficiency and replacement therapy. Dr. LeConey’s strategy of thyroid treatment focuses on a combination of T3 and T4 hormone replacement to bring your levels into an optimal range. After your customized treatment plan has been determined and started, you will notice changes in the areas that may have been lacking.

Testosterone Replacement for Men

In men, the decline in testosterone secretion that accom­panies middle age is called andropause (male menopause). Men begin to experience these unpleasant hormone deficien­cies between the ages of 30 and 45.

During this time, men begin to experience decreased drive and motivation. They find it harder to stay focused and sharp. They begin to feel the aging process. By age 50, testosterone levels deteriorate to 50 percent of what they were at age 20.

However, male hormonal imbalances can be easily and safely restored with transdermal testosterone replacement. Dr. LeConey can personalize a Bio-Identical Hormone Replace­ment Therapy program to optimize your health and well be­ing, and prevent the physical, emotional and mental effects of andropause.

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Are you experiencing?

  • Decreased libido/sex drive
  • Decreased energy
  • Decreased strength/endurance
  • Decreased strength of erections
  • Deterioration in ability to play sports
  • Deterioration in work performance
  • Emotional changes (frequent anger, decrease in life enjoyment)
  • Evening fatigue
  • Reduced quality of sleep
  • High cholesterol
  • Hair Loss

Benefits of Testosterone Replacement

  • Increased sex drive
  • Increased muscle mass
  • Increased energy
  • Increased results from exercise
  • Improved sense of well-being
  • Improved focus/concentration
  • Increased skin thickness and reduced wrinkling
  • Decreased cholesterol

Testosterone is the solution to decreased sex drive in middle age men.

Transdermal Testosterone is the easiest way to increase sexual desire and performance for men as they get older. The decreased sexual drive and less than satisfying sexual per­formance that arrives with middle-age is normal. It is caused by decreasing levels of testosterone that actually starts in the early 30’s.

Transdermal testosterone cream is the safe natural alterna­tive to testosterone injections. Until recently, testosterone replacement for men required shots every few weeks, given in the doctor’s office. Now, men can treat themselves with testosterone cream at home.

Testosterone is better than Prozac

Mild depression, frequently perceived as a feeling of apathy and loss of drive, is common in men as they ap­proach their forties. This is caused by a decrease in tes­tosterone, but frequently is treated with antidepressants that cause unpleasant side effects. Testosterone supple­mentation is the real solution. It restores the youthful vigor and zest for life.

Testosterone Replacement Includes

  • Testosterone Replacement
  • Cialis/Viagra – improve sexual function
  • Weight Loss Program

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement for Women

The female hormone begins to deplete when women are in their 30s, and it continues to decline over time. The main hormones that women become deficient in are estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, which can make everyday life more difficult. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy optimizes the health and well-being of women and prevents the physical, emotional, and mental effects of menopause.

Benefits

  • Personalized treatment plan
  • Improvement in many areas of your well-being
  • Safe and effective treatment
  • Reduced risk of osteoporosis, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease

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We’re here to help. Schedule a consultation today to discuss treatment options.

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Why Choose the Institute of Anti-Aging Medicine and Skin Spa?

The Institute of Anti-Aging Medicine and Skin Spa was founded in 1997 in Houston, Texas, and is a fully integrated medical spa. Dr. Richard LeConey has developed comprehensive personal anti-aging, wellness, hormone, and skincare programs for both men and women.

Our motto is: “Feel as good as you look, and look as good as you feel.”

We believe that there is simply no reason for you to look and feel your age. We are here to help create personalized treatment plans so that you can achieve your aesthetic goals.

Dr. LeConey is board-certified in emergency medicine, is a certified Allergan trainer, and trains physicians and nurses in the injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic, JUVÉDERM®, and KYBELLA®.

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidates for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy are women who experience afternoon fatigue, weight gain, decreased sex drive, vaginal dryness, thinning hair, decreased nail growth, reduced quality of sleep, emotional changes (including mood swings and depression), hot flashes, decreased benefits from exercise, osteoporosis, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

How It Works

At the Institute of Anti-Aging Medicine and Skin Spa, we help you determine which hormones you are deficient in and develop a program designed specifically for you. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help increase estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. The benefits from this treatment can be seen in the following:

Estrogen: weight loss, increases lean muscle, increases energy, improves mood and sense of well-being, decreases mood swings, increases skin thickness/reduces wrinkling, relieves hot flashes, reduces risk of osteoporosis, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease

Progesterone: relieves symptoms of PMS, relieves depression, reduces anxiety, improves sleep, prevents menstrual headaches

Testosterone: improves sex drive, increases stamina and energy, decreases body fat, improves exercise response, increases a sense of well-being, helps women feel sexy again

Recovery and Results

There is no downtime associated with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. As a result of a therapy program, your hormone levels will increase over time and symptoms will improve. With bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, you will be able to improve your well-being and enjoy all aspects of life.