A contraceptive implant can be removed at any time for multiple reasons. They may include, but are not limited to:

• Your implant has expired
• You’re experiencing side effects
• You want to try another method of contraception
• You are looking to conceive

It is important to know that you can get pregnant from the moment your implant is removed.

In most cases, an implant removal is a straightforward procedure and you continue life as normal.

However, sometimes a bit of bruising may be noticeable after the procedure. This is especially so, if you are prone to bruising.

You may feel a little bit of soreness for a day or so after the procedure.

Other complications, like infections and scarring are extremely rare.

You do not need to make any special travel arrangements for after your appointment. However, if you feel that you may wish for someone to drive/accompany you home, then you will need to make arrangements accordingly.

However, if you feel that you would rather not bring someone to the appointment, rest assured that our staff are here to support you and make you comfortable in any way possible. Clarewell Clinics is a safe space.

After application of the local injectable anaesthetic, you should not feel any pain during the implant procedure.

We find that many patients, including those who are anxious or scared of needles, leave the clinic not knowing why they were so worried at all.

Yes, absolutely you can. Please let us know at the time of your booking (or upon your arrival) so that we are ready to accommodate your wishes.

Yes, you can have another form of contraception after having your implant removed (please let us know at the time of your booking so that we may be ready for you). And if you wish to continue with the contraception implant as a future method, we can offer you a new one in the same appointment.

Yes, absolutely you can. Please let us know at the time of your booking (or upon your arrival) so that we are ready to accommodate your wishes.

Absolutely. Please request this at the time of booking so that we may book you an extended appointment.

For more information about our STI tests, please visit this page: https://clarewellclinics.co.uk/sexual-health-clinic.

Absolutely. Please let the clinician know and they will be more than happy to show you your implant after the removal.

We recommend patients to leave the implant in the skin for a few weeks before booking an ultrasound guided implant removal at our London Clinic.

Although every effort will be given to remove the implant, it may not always be possible and you may require a referral to a Plastic Surgeon, in a hospital setting under general anaesthesia. And, of course, if we are unable to remove the implant we will not charge you for the appointment.

You do not need to have a check up once the implant has been removed, unless you are experiencing symptoms of infection which may include redness in the area of the implant removal, generally feeling unwell and where pain relief medication is not helping with the pain/discomfort

If you think that something is not quite right after your procedure, please contact the clinic or email us on info@clarewellclinics.co.uk.

We will be able to arrange a follow up call for you and your clinician will be able to discuss the next steps with you.

You can have sex as soon as you would like to after your implant removal.

Fertility usually returns soon after removal of Implant within a month and you can start trying to conceive straight away after having your implant removed.

Unfortunately, it is difficult to state exactly when your periods may return to normal.