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Will my Nexplanon Implant in my left arm (birth control) still work after I get arm lipo?

daisycolon6May 21, 2016
I have a Nexplanon Implant in my left arm and was wondering whether or not I should take it out before I get arm lipo. If I leave it inserted in my arm will it still gunction properly after surgery?

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