Implanon replacement in Carindale, in one visit.
Implanon replacement in Carindale means your old rod is removed and a new one inserted in a single onsite appointment. The area is numbed first, and our GPs set aside enough time so nothing feels rushed.
Out with the old, in with the new, in one appointment
If you’re happy with your implant, Implanon replacement keeps your contraception going without a gap. At Carindale Doctors, we remove your current rod and insert a new one in the same appointment, often through the same tiny incision, so there’s only one procedure and one small wound to look after.
Implanon is approved for three years, so it’s worth booking your replacement a few weeks before the three-year mark. If your new implant goes in on the same day the old one comes out, you stay protected with no need for backup contraception. The procedure takes around 15 to 20 minutes under local anaesthetic.
In short: Carindale Doctors offers Implanon replacement onsite inside Westfield Carindale, removing your old rod and inserting a new one in a single 15 to 20 minute appointment. Protection continues without a gap, the implant is PBS-subsidised, Medicare rebates apply where eligible, and children 16 and under are bulk billed.
- Removal and insertion in one appointment
- Often through the same small incision
- No gap in contraceptive protection
- Around 15 to 20 minutes under local anaesthetic
- PBS-subsidised replacement implant
- Reminder for your next three-year change
Staying protected with a local GP
Life gets busy, and it’s easy for three years to slip past. Having a GP in Carindale who keeps your insertion date on file and can replace your implant in one visit makes it simple to stay protected.
Learn more about the procedure on our Implanon insertion page.
Things to consider before replacing your implant
Replacement is a good time to check in on how your implant has been working. We’ll ask about:
- Bleeding pattern: whether your periods have been manageable.
- Side effects: any headaches, acne or mood changes.
- Future plans: whether pregnancy might be on the horizon in the next three years.
- Other options: whether a hormonal IUD might suit you better long term.
If you’ve been happy with your implant, replacement is usually the simplest choice.
Your Implanon replacement appointment
Your replacement appointment includes:
- A quick review of how the implant has suited you
- Local anaesthetic to numb the area
- Removal of your current implant
- Insertion of the new implant
- Dressing and pressure bandage
- Your next replacement date recorded
Keep the area dry and the pressure bandage on for 24 hours.
Implanon replacement, step by step
Replacing your implant is simple:
- Step 1, get your script: ask your GP or reception for a script for a new implant.
- Step 2, collect: pick up the implant from a pharmacy.
- Step 3, replace: we remove the old rod and insert the new one in one visit.
- Step 4, relax: you're covered for another three years.
Implanon replacement costs in Carindale
Because removal and insertion happen together, a replacement is usually more cost-effective than two separate visits.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Replacement procedure | Procedural fee with a Medicare rebate where eligible |
| New implant | PBS-subsidised, collected from a pharmacy |
| Script | Can usually be provided ahead of your procedure |
| 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 near Carindale
Carindale sits in Brisbane’s east, between Bulimba Creek and the Gateway Motorway, around 11 kilometres from the CBD. Our clinic is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, beside Priceline and Centre Management.
We see patients for Implanon replacement from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Gumdale and Mount Gravatt, with centre parking and lifts close by.
- Between Bulimba Creek and the Gateway Motorway
- Centre parking and lift access
- Pharmacies in the same centre
- Patients from Gumdale and Mansfield 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. We remove the old rod and insert a new one in a single visit, often through the same incision.
Before the three-year mark, so you stay protected without a gap.
Not if the new implant is inserted on the same day the old one is removed.
Not usually. Local anaesthetic is used, and most people feel only pressure.
Yes. Let us know when and where it was inserted so we can check your records.
Children 16 and under are bulk billed at Carindale Doctors.
Due for an Implanon replacement?
Book one appointment at Westfield Carindale to swap your old implant for a new one.
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.
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Reception answers during opening hours. You can also email info@carindaledoctors.com.au.