Carindale Implanon replacement, out and in onsite.
Implanon replacement in Carindale removes your current implant and inserts a new one in a single on-site appointment with our GPs. The area is numbed first, and we allow enough time so the procedure is never rushed.
Implanon replacement when your three years are up
Implanon is approved for three years, and many people only realise their implant is due when they find an old record card or their periods change. If you’re due soon or already overdue, Carindale Doctors can replace your implant onsite, taking the old rod out and putting a new one in during a single appointment.
If your implant is overdue, your GP may suggest a pregnancy test first and recommend condoms for a week after replacement. If it’s still within three years, a same-day swap keeps you protected with no gap at all. Either way, the procedure is quick, the area is numbed first and we allow plenty of time.
In short: Carindale Doctors replaces Implanon onsite inside Westfield Carindale, removing the old rod and inserting a new one in one appointment. Overdue implants can be replaced too, with a pregnancy test if needed. The new implant is PBS-subsidised, Medicare rebates apply where eligible, and children 16 and under are bulk billed.
- Replacement in a single appointment
- Overdue implants replaced safely
- Pregnancy test if your implant is past three years
- Local anaesthetic before removal and insertion
- Implants from other clinics replaced too
- Your new due date recorded
Implants fitted anywhere, replaced in Carindale
Moved to Carindale recently? We can replace implants originally fitted at another GP, a hospital or overseas, provided the rod can be felt under the skin. Just bring any record of when it was inserted.
For more on the replacement process, see our Implanon replacement page.
Signs your implant may need replacing
Apart from the three-year date, these signs often prompt patients to book:
- Bleeding changes: periods returning or becoming more frequent near the three-year mark.
- Lost record card: not knowing when it was inserted.
- Planning ahead: wanting cover through a busy period such as exams or travel.
- Implant feels different: harder to feel, bent or moved.
Changes in bleeding don’t always mean the implant has stopped working, but it’s a good time for a review.
Your Implanon replacement visit
Your replacement visit includes:
- A check of your implant's position and age
- Pregnancy test if needed
- Local anaesthetic
- Removal of the old implant
- Insertion of the new implant
- Dressing and aftercare instructions
You’ll leave with a new record card showing your next replacement date.
Replacing your implant, step by step
Our replacement process is simple:
- Step 1, check your date: book once you know or suspect you're due.
- Step 2, get the implant: collect your new implant from a pharmacy with your script.
- Step 3, swap it: out with the old and in with the new, in one visit.
- Step 4, stay protected: use backup contraception only if your GP advises it.
Implanon replacement fees in Carindale
Replacement combines removal and insertion into one procedural appointment.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Replacement procedure | Procedural fee with a Medicare rebate where eligible |
| New implant | PBS-subsidised, collected from a pharmacy |
| Pregnancy test | Done in the clinic if needed |
| 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 replacement for Carindale and surrounds
Carindale sits on the eastern side of Brisbane, bordered by Bulimba Creek, with Westfield Carindale as its hub. Our clinic is on Level 1, next to Priceline and Centre Management, with pharmacies nearby to collect your new implant.
Patients come to us from Carina Heights, Belmont, Gumdale, Wishart and Mount Gravatt East.
- Pharmacies close to our clinic
- Centre parking and lift access
- Bus interchange at the centre
- Patients from Carina Heights and Wishart 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 replacement: questions from Carindale patients
Yes. Your GP may do a pregnancy test first and recommend condoms for a week afterwards.
Yes, as long as it can be felt. Bring any records you have.
Not always. If you're happy with your implant, you may only need a script and the replacement appointment.
No, the new implant is often inserted through the same small incision.
We can remove your implant and start a new method at the same visit.
Yes, children 16 and under are bulk billed at Carindale Doctors.
Book your Implanon replacement
Swap your implant in one visit at Westfield Carindale.
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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.
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Reception answers during opening hours. You can also email info@carindaledoctors.com.au.