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Is Implanon Insertion Just On The Surface Of The Skin A Cause For Concern?

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
Thu, 20 Feb 2020
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Hello,

There are different methods of implanon insertion and one of which is subcutaneous level, where there is not total depth penetration of prongs of the same. You should not worry about the same comparing with your friend, as you are equally protected as others with this method as well.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Is Implanon Insertion Just On The Surface Of The Skin A Cause For Concern?

Hello, There are different methods of implanon insertion and one of which is subcutaneous level, where there is not total depth penetration of prongs of the same. You should not worry about the same comparing with your friend, as you are equally protected as others with this method as well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon