After selecting which arm you would like to use for the implant, we sterilize an area on your upper arm that is roughly two to three inches above your elbow. Then, we numb the area with a needle and use a special device to insert the implant. You will not need stitches! A small adhesive bandage will be placed over the insertion site and you’ll need to keep the area covered for three to five days. Using a compression bandage over the insertion site for about 24 hours can help decrease any bruising.
The implant does not require maintenance — you just need to make sure you can feel it under the skin. If for some reason you suddenly can't, you need to visit your gynecologist and have it removed. On rare occasions, implants placed too deep during insertion can migrate. To remove the implant, we numb the skin and make a tiny incision to pull the implant out.