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Contraceptive implant

I’m a 14 year old girl and I got the implant a about 36 hours ago , I took the plaster and bandage off yesterday , am I aloud to get it wet yet ? And why aren’t you aloud to get it wet?
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Normally they ask to keep it dry at least 36 max 48 hours
Original post by Luciddreams__
I’m a 14 year old girl and I got the implant a about 36 hours ago , I took the plaster and bandage off yesterday , am I aloud to get it wet yet ? And why aren’t you aloud to get it wet?


Best to speak to your GP or a pharmacist about this.
You’re not supposed to get it wet at the risk of infection that’s why the put waterproof plasters over it. They should have used a bandage over them that you’re allowed to take off that night or the next day. I’d say monitor the site where the implant was inserted over the next few days/weeks. If you notice anything out of the ordinary or are concerned about pain in your arm advise a pharmacist or your doctor. I am not a doctor or nurse that’s just my advice.

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