Implanon removal in Carindale, performed onsite.
Implanon removal in Carindale is done onsite by our GPs under local anaesthetic, so most people feel pressure rather than pain. If you'd like to continue with the implant, a replacement can be inserted at the same appointment.
Quick, gentle Implanon removal at our Carindale clinic
Implanon removal is a short procedure that takes the contraceptive rod out of your upper arm. Whether your implant has reached its three-year limit, you’re planning a pregnancy, or it simply isn’t suiting you, our GPs at Carindale Doctors remove it onsite in a calm, unhurried appointment.
The area is numbed with local anaesthetic first, so most people feel only pressure. Your GP makes a tiny cut of a few millimetres over the end of the rod, gently pushes it out and closes the skin with adhesive strips. The whole procedure usually takes around 10 to 15 minutes, and you can go straight back to your day.
In short: Carindale Doctors performs Implanon removal onsite inside Westfield Carindale under local anaesthetic, usually in 10 to 15 minutes. A new implant can be inserted at the same visit if you’d like. Fertility returns quickly after removal, Medicare rebates apply where eligible, and children 16 and under are bulk billed.
- Removal performed onsite by our GPs
- Local anaesthetic, so most feel only pressure
- Usually around 10 to 15 minutes
- Tiny incision closed with adhesive strips
- Replacement available in the same visit
- Advice on next contraception or pregnancy planning
Implanon removal without a long wait
It’s not always easy to find a clinic that removes implants, which is why many people put off removal past the three-year mark. At our Carindale clinic, Implanon removal is a routine procedure, and we set aside enough time in the appointment so it never feels rushed.
Thinking about a new implant instead? Learn more about our Implanon insertion service.
Why people choose Implanon removal
People have their implant removed for many reasons. The most common include:
- Three years are up: the implant needs removing or replacing to stay effective.
- Irregular bleeding: frequent or prolonged bleeding that hasn't settled.
- Planning a pregnancy: fertility returns quickly once the rod is out.
- Switching methods: moving to an IUD, the pill or another option.
If bleeding is the issue, talk to your GP first. Sometimes a short course of medication can settle it without removal.
What happens at your Implanon removal appointment
Your removal appointment includes:
- A check that the rod can be felt under the skin
- Local anaesthetic to numb the area
- Removal through a tiny incision
- Adhesive strips and a pressure bandage
- Aftercare instructions
- Advice on contraception from the day of removal
Keep the pressure bandage on for 24 hours and the small dressing on for a few days.
Implanon removal in four steps
Here’s what to expect:
- Step 1, book: tell reception you need Implanon removal so we allow the right time.
- Step 2, check: your GP feels for the rod and talks through your next steps.
- Step 3, remove: the area is numbed and the rod removed in a few minutes.
- Step 4, plan: we start a new method, insert a replacement or discuss pregnancy planning.
How much does Implanon removal cost in Carindale?
Implanon removal is a procedural consultation, and the cost depends on whether you have a replacement at the same time.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Removal procedure | Procedural consultation with a Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Replacement implant | New rod is PBS-subsidised and collected from a pharmacy |
| Combined visit | Removal and insertion can be done in one appointment |
| International students | Contact the clinic with any questions about billing |
| Billing | Mixed billing practice, with fees explained when you book |
| Medicare rebate | Processed onsite where eligible |
| Children 16 and under | Bulk billed |
| Patients 65 and over | Bulk billed for the initial consultation |
| Early appointments | After-hours fees apply before 8am |
| Concession cards | Discount on standard consultations for Health Care Card and pension card holders |
Implanon removal inside Westfield Carindale
Carindale is a leafy suburb in Brisbane’s east, in postcode 4152, centred on Westfield Carindale. Our clinic is on Level 1, next to Priceline and Centre Management, with centre parking and lifts close by.
We regularly see patients for Implanon removal from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Holland Park and Mount Gravatt.
- Level 1, Westfield Carindale
- Centre parking and lift access
- Pharmacies nearby for a replacement rod
- Patients from Mount Gravatt and Carina welcome
Inside Westfield
Carindale.
Next to Priceline & Centre Management
Shop 2066/1151 Creek Road, Carindale, QLD 4152
Centre parking, lift and step-free access, and an easy run from across Brisbane's southside — book a check-up around the rest of your day.
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:30 — 17:00 |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 8:30 — 16:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday & public holidays | Closed |
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Bring to your first visit
- Medicare card and any concession cards
- A list of your current medications
- Referral letters or recent results, if you have them
- Photo ID if you're a new patient
Implanon removal questions from Carindale patients
The area is numbed with local anaesthetic first, so most people feel pressure and some tugging, but not pain.
There may be a small mark of a few millimetres, which usually fades over time.
Fertility usually returns within days to weeks of removal.
Yes, a replacement can usually be inserted through the same small incision in one visit.
We'll arrange an ultrasound to locate it before removal.
No. Just book an appointment and mention it's for Implanon removal.
Book your Implanon removal in Carindale
See a GP at Westfield Carindale for quick, gentle removal, with replacement if you'd like.
Speak to reception 07 3120 0990Talk to us about your care.
Call the practice during opening hours and our reception team will help, or book your appointment online any time.
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Phone07 3120 0990
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Fax07 3120 0991
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Opening hoursMonday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 — 17:00
Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 — 16:00
Closed Saturday, Sunday & public holidays
In a medical emergency, call 000 immediately.
Rather speak to someone?
Call reception during opening hours, or book online any time.
Reception answers during opening hours. You can also email info@carindaledoctors.com.au.