Can I get my implant removed on the NHS?
The implant can be removed at any time by a specially trained doctor or nurse. It only takes a few minutes to remove, and a local anaesthetic will be used. The doctor or nurse will make a tiny cut in your skin to gently pull the implant out.
How much does it cost to remove contraceptive implant?
Getting your birth control implant — also called Nexplanon — can cost anywhere between $0 and $1,300. Implant removal can cost between $0 and $300. But the good news is that implants are totally free (or low cost) with most health insurance plans, Medicaid, and some other government programs.
What to expect when you have your implant removed?
Overall, you should feel completely normal after getting your implant taken out. Your arm may feel tender or swollen around where the implant was for a few days. It may look bruised for a week or two. Your doctor or nurse will tell you how to wash and take care of your skin for a couple of days after removal.
Can you get contraceptive implant removed privately?
The implant is classed as a long-acting reversible contraception and can be removed at any time you wish. You will need to attend the clinic for an appointment with our specialist nurse to remove the implant. It is a minor procedure and local anaesthetic is used.
How long till I get my period after implant removal?
Most people return to their normal menstrual cycle and fertility within a month of removing the implant.
What are the side effects of removing Nexplanon?
Your arm may swell a little. There could be some bruising in the area that might last a couple weeks. But generally, you should feel fine after they remove your implant. Any side effects that you had with Nexplanon — like weight gain, headache, acne, and mood swings — might ease once the implant is gone.
How can I remove my implant?
The health care provider makes a small incision in the skin near the site of insertion. 5. With the fingers, the provider pushes the implant toward the incision and then uses forceps to pull out the implant. A woman may feel tugging, slight pain, or soreness during the procedure and for a few days after.
Can you get pregnant 2 days after Nexplanon removal?
In addition, pregnancies were observed to occur as early as 7 to 14 days after removal. Therefore, a woman should re-start contraception immediately after removal of the implant if continued contraceptive protection is desired.
What happens if you don’t remove the implant after 3 years?
Failure to remove (and if appropriate reinsert Implanon NXT) after 3 years may increase your risk of an ectopic pregnancy.
Does removing the implant hurt?
You might be a little sore once the anesthesia wears off. Your arm may swell a little. There could be some bruising in the area that might last a couple weeks. But generally, you should feel fine after they remove your implant.