What is the implant insertion process like?
Getting the implant inserted is pretty straightforward. Your health care provider will numb a small area on your upper arm, then use a special tool to insert the implant under your skin. That’s it! Your arm may be sore for a few days afterward, and you may have a bruise, but the insertion itself is quick and easy.
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