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Why Do I See The Implanon Insert Through The Skin?
Hello. I have gotten the implanon nxt put in on Monday 23 January 2012. So far I believe it is good but I do have one concern. My implanon is put in pretty shallow in my skin. You can practically see half of it (near the puncture wound it is a little deeper). If I raise my are u can see the top of it (I feel anyways). My friend who also had implanon nxt and got hers in a week before me (with a different gp) got hers put in deeper (she can feel it in her arm) said she could almost see mine and showed me hers (I could feel, had to give it a bit of a press too). Mine I just have to wipe my finger over it. If I scratch it feels horrible. I am concerned mine is too shallow and I also concerned everyone can see it. I chose this for I would not have to worry about remembering my pill and the fact no one would see it and know. I am 20 years old and have tried 5 different contraceptive pills before so chose this due to being frustrated with the pill. Please help but telling me withers
This sounds like it is too shallow and if I need to see a gp (also making sure I am protected from pregnancy). Thanks
This sounds like it is too shallow and if I need to see a gp (also making sure I am protected from pregnancy). Thanks
Wed, 4 Jan 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As long as the Implanon does not protrude through your skin (meaning causing a scab or blister) or cause pain there is no problem with it being placed right under your skin and an area where can be easily felt. The Implanon is actually supposed to be placed right under the skin. In thin women, the implant can be seen with arm in certain positions. It is actually not as good to have the implant placed too deep, because it makes it more difficult for the physician to remove it later.
Again, if the area is causing you pain or discomfort, or if you feel self-conscious that other people can see the implant in your arm, the Implanon can be removed, however it is equally effective as a contraceptive regardless of how deep it is placed. So there is no reason why you need to see a doctor for follow-up unless the location of the implant is uncomfortable for you.
I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today, and that this information was helpful. Let me know if you have further queries.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As long as the Implanon does not protrude through your skin (meaning causing a scab or blister) or cause pain there is no problem with it being placed right under your skin and an area where can be easily felt. The Implanon is actually supposed to be placed right under the skin. In thin women, the implant can be seen with arm in certain positions. It is actually not as good to have the implant placed too deep, because it makes it more difficult for the physician to remove it later.
Again, if the area is causing you pain or discomfort, or if you feel self-conscious that other people can see the implant in your arm, the Implanon can be removed, however it is equally effective as a contraceptive regardless of how deep it is placed. So there is no reason why you need to see a doctor for follow-up unless the location of the implant is uncomfortable for you.
I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today, and that this information was helpful. Let me know if you have further queries.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown
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