A few things I’ve learned:
- It’s perfectly fine to get two implants installed in P0 in one sitting
- In addition to bringing snacks along, a cold drink, especially if it’s a sugary one, can be super helpful if your blood sugar drops
- There’s no shame in getting light headed or even passing out - it’s just your bodies reaction to the situation. But also know, that even if you’re someone (like me) who hates blood tests / vaccinations, and nearly passes out with them, that you can still get implants. Do give your installer a heads up though, there are things they can do / be prepared for that can help, such as doing the install lying down, focusing more on distraction, etc.
- Don’t just plan the installation process (studio, appointment time etc.), plan for the future - you won’t know what’s going to come out over the next 2-10 years, and you won’t always know what you want until you’ve had at least a bit of experience with implants. In the other hand, don’t worry too much - removals are definitely possible, especially if you don’t want it back / to be reinserted, often a doctor can help with removals even if they won’t install.
- Don’t be afraid / embarrassed / ashamed of using numbing, whether topical or injected even for xSeries. If the pain / installation is a desired part of the whole experience for you, great! If not though, numbing can be a great way to make the installation a bit easier. Everyone’s pain tolerance is different too, so keep that in mind when reading about other people’s experiences.
- xSeries range is definitely quite small - I would definitely suggest trying to find someone’s experiences using your model of phone with implants, ideally noting whether or not they can get a read through a case if you’re planning to use one too
- Even if you’re super bony, with relatively little fat / muscle in your hands, your implants aren’t necessarily going to be super visible. They might be, and you should definitely be prepared for that, but they also might be invisible. Implants are smaller than you might think, and while I was concerned about how visible mine would be, they’ve turned out to be practically invisible