By Todd Patrick Howell, MD — Founder & Medical Director, The Aesthetic Medicine and Anti-Aging Clinics of Louisiana. Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) · Member, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) · LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans (Class of 2000) · 17+ years specializing in aesthetic and anti-aging medicine.
Hormone replacement therapy is no longer a niche treatment. Across Acadiana, women in perimenopause and menopause and men experiencing the gradual decline of testosterone are seeking real medical answers — not the dismissals or quick prescriptions that have characterized hormone care for the last twenty years. The Aesthetic Medicine and Anti-Aging Clinics of Louisiana opened our Lafayette location to serve exactly this need: physician-led HRT, structured monitoring, integrated longevity care, and time at consultation to actually be heard.
Our Lafayette clinic is now at 935 Camellia Boulevard, Suite 102, in the Province Office Park area — a new address as of 2026, and one that puts us in the heart of the Camellia Boulevard medical corridor. We have been treating Acadiana hormone patients for over eight years.
We are the only physician-led practice in Baton Rouge and Lafayette to combine nationally recognized aesthetic medicine, advanced hormone and longevity therapy, and surgeon-level body contouring under a single Medical Director. Founded in 2009 by Dr. Todd Howell and supported by an experienced team of nurse practitioners, master injectors, certified laser technicians, and medical aestheticians, the practice operates one of the deepest device and injectable suites in the state — built over 17+ years for patients who want every capability under one roof. For Lafayette patients in particular, that means your HRT program is supported by the same device suite, the same injectable inventory, and the same longevity stack available at our Baton Rouge clinic — administered by the same team, under the same protocols, with the same Medical Director.
The Anti-Aging Clinics: Lafayette HRT Practice
Our Lafayette clinic serves as the Acadiana hub for the practice. The HRT program here is led by Dr. Todd Howell with our credentialed nurse practitioners and clinical providers. We have built the same protocol depth, the same monitoring standards, and the same integrated approach we use in Baton Rouge — adapted to the Lafayette market.
The Lafayette clinic operates the full device and injectable suite the practice is known for: Morpheus8 RF Microneedling, HALO Hybrid Fractional Laser, BBL/IPL, PicoWay Resolve (the laser platform behind our nationally regarded tattoo removal program), CO2 Laser Resurfacing, EvolveX, Velashape III, and the complete injectable line. For HRT patients who want their internal restoration matched by the aesthetic services that complement it, every capability is at one address.
Who We Treat Across Acadiana
Our Lafayette HRT patients come from across Acadiana — Lafayette city, Youngsville, Broussard, Scott, Carencro, Breaux Bridge, and the broader region. Demographically, our patients tend to fall into three groups.
The first is the woman in her 40s navigating perimenopause. She has spent two or three years explaining the fatigue and weight gain and sleep changes to herself. She has been told her labs are normal. She is right that something is wrong; her labs are insufficient. She comes to us because she has heard from a friend, or a partner, that we do hormone care differently.
The second is the high-performing man — often a business owner, oil-industry executive, attorney, physician, or someone whose work depends on operating at full capacity. His energy and edge have declined gradually over the past few years. He has worked harder and slept more. He needs something more clinical than what online TRT clinics offer. Our patient base is roughly 60% male, and Lafayette in particular has a strong male hormone clientele.
The third is the patient transferring from another hormone practice — usually because the monitoring was thin, the dose was static, or the results were not what was promised. We see this regularly. Done well, HRT should produce a clinical response. If it does not, the protocol is wrong.
The Symptom-First HRT Evaluation Process
Your first appointment in Lafayette is approximately 60 minutes. The format is the same one our Baton Rouge patients experience: thorough symptom inventory, complete medical history review, and discussion of your goals. We then order comprehensive hormone and metabolic labs — more thorough than what a typical primary care visit covers.
At your follow-up, your provider walks through every number in your panel, explains the rationale behind your protocol, and answers every question. You leave with a written plan, a clear sense of what to expect, and the schedule for your first monitoring visit.
Monitoring follows a structured rhythm: 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, then twice yearly. Your protocol evolves with your labs and your clinical response. This is the work that distinguishes a physician-led practice from a prescription-by-mail service.
HRT Delivery Methods Available in Lafayette
The full HRT delivery range is available at our Lafayette clinic:
- Pellet therapy — bioidentical pellets inserted in a 10-minute in-office procedure
- Topical creams and gels — daily application, maximum dose flexibility
- Transdermal patches — FDA-approved estradiol patches applied weekly
- Injectable testosterone — weekly or twice-weekly home administration
- Oral micronized progesterone — typically at bedtime, doubles as sleep support
- Enclomiphene — for men preserving fertility
The right method depends on your physiology, your lifestyle, and your preference for how you want to manage the program. We will recommend a path at consultation, and we can change paths as your needs evolve over time.
Camellia Boulevard: Serving Youngsville, Broussard, Scott, Carencro, Breaux Bridge
Our Lafayette clinic is at 935 Camellia Boulevard, Suite 102, in the Province Office Park area. Camellia Boulevard is the medical corridor of Lafayette, and our location is convenient for patients across Acadiana:
- Youngsville (Lafayette Parish) — approximately 8 miles, 12-minute drive
- Broussard (Lafayette Parish) — approximately 7 miles, 12-minute drive
- Scott — approximately 7 miles
- Carencro — approximately 10 miles
- Breaux Bridge (St. Martin Parish) — approximately 12 miles
- New Iberia (Iberia Parish) — approximately 22 miles
- Abbeville (Vermilion Parish) — approximately 22 miles
- River Ranch, Saint Streets, Bendel Gardens, Oil Center — Lafayette city neighborhoods
Parking is on-site, the entrance is private, and the consultation rooms reflect the discretion our patients expect. Patients from across Acadiana coordinate their hormone visits with aesthetic services efficiently — many drive in for a half-day combined appointment.
HRT Cost, Financing, and Membership in Lafayette
HRT pricing varies by protocol, delivery method, lab work, and monitoring intensity. We provide a clear written estimate at consultation. Patients consistently find that physician-led HRT is more affordable than expected — particularly compared to the accumulating cost of letting hormonal decline go untreated.
Financing is available through CareCredit, Cherry, and PatientFi. Many patients qualify for 0% interest financing on packages. Our Longevity membership tier (in active redevelopment) includes hormone labs, the HRT program, NAD+ IV monthly, and member pricing across the practice’s services — and for long-term HRT patients, it is usually the most cost-effective option.
Meet the Lafayette Team
Dr. Todd Patrick Howell, MD is the founding Medical Director of the practice and oversees the Lafayette HRT program directly. A graduate of LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans (Class of 2000) with transitional year training at Ochsner Clinic Foundation and an Emergency Medicine residency at LSU School of Medicine in Baton Rouge, Dr. Howell has spent 17+ years building this integrated practice model. He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and is co-founder of the National Aesthetic Laser Institute.
Dr. Howell is supported in Lafayette by our team of nurse practitioners, master injectors, certified laser technicians, and medical aestheticians. HRT patients typically see Dr. Howell at initial consultation and protocol-building, with NPs and providers handling routine follow-ups. Every protocol carries Dr. Howell’s signature regardless of which provider you see day-to-day.
The practice was named Best Aesthetic Practice in the Nation at THE Aesthetic Awards in 2016, and Dr. Howell received Best Male Patient Surgery at THE Aesthetic Awards in 2015 for his VASERlipo Hi-Def work. Both are nationally recognized awards judged by industry peers.
Frequently Asked Questions from Acadiana Patients
How is the new Lafayette location different from the previous one?
We moved to 935 Camellia Boulevard, Suite 102 in 2026 from our previous Ambassador Caffery location. The new space is purpose-built for the practice we operate today — larger consultation suites, expanded device rooms, and a private patient flow. Same team, same protocols, better space.
Can my husband and I be seen together?
Yes. Joint consultations are common. Many Acadiana couples come in together — particularly when one partner has been a patient for a while and the other is finally ready to explore their own hormones.
What if I am driving in from New Iberia or Abbeville and want to make the most of the trip?
We accommodate that frequently. Schedule your hormone consultation and any aesthetic or wellness services in the same visit. Our scheduling team can build a half-day for you.
Do you handle hormone pellets at the Lafayette clinic?
Yes. Pellet therapy is one of our most-requested HRT delivery methods. The procedure is done in our Lafayette clinic, takes about 10 minutes, and you can drive yourself home afterward.
What if my primary care doctor disagrees with HRT?
We are happy to coordinate with your PCP, and we will share lab results and protocol details with your other physicians if you would like us to. Many of our Acadiana patients have primary care physicians they continue to see for non-hormonal care.
Are consultations free?
Initial consultations are complimentary. No charge to come in, meet the team, and discuss whether HRT is right for you.
Book a Consultation
Schedule your complimentary consultation at our Lafayette clinic. We will spend the time needed to understand your symptoms, review your medical picture, and recommend whether HRT is the right next step for you. Call us at (225) 753-1234 (Baton Rouge) or (337) 484-1234 (Lafayette), or schedule online through the link below.
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