What is the typical timeframe for removal of a Nexplanon?
A Nexplanon is typically removed three years after placement.
What is the best imaging modality to locate a Nexplanon?
The best imaging modality to locate a Nexplanon is AP and Lateral radiographs of the arm/humerus.
A Nexplanon can be seen as a linear echogenic shadowing structure measuring approximately 3.5 cm in length at a depth of 1.4 cm from the skin just beneath the subcutaneous tissues.