Common questions / 01/12/2019

What happened after 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.

When did the arm implant come out?

Norplant, the first contraceptive implant, became available in 1983 but was later removed from the market owing to patient dissatisfaction with adverse effects that ultimately led to several lawsuits against the manufacturer. It was also difficult to remove.

How long does it take for nexplanon to get out of your system?

Nexplanon releases progestin for three years. You can have it removed any time before the three-year deadline. Fertility will come back quickly no matter how long you used this method. After it is removed fertility usually returns within a month.

Does hair grow back after nexplanon removal?

While hair loss should stop once you’ve ceased using birth control, there are many individuals who do not see their hair return as strongly as before. For these women, hair loss can be especially stressful.

Will my hair grow back after nexplanon removal?

While hair loss should stop once you’ve ceased using birth control, there are many individuals who do not see their hair return as strongly as before.

How long does it take for hormones to balance after implant removal?

Coming off the hormones… Since the implant releases a small, continuous stream of progestin into the body over the course of the three years, once removed, your body immediately goes back to it’s original fertility range and periods return to normal.

When to take birth control implants out of your arm?

A nurse or doctor will take your implant out of your arm after 3 years or whenever you want to stop using it. Pregnancy can happen anytime after removal.

What happens to your arm after a breast implant is removed?

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. Any side effects that you may have had while on the implant will eventually go away after the implant is out.

When did I get my Implanon implant removed?

Three weeks after his birth in 2010 I received the Implanon. It is now 2017 and I still have the same insert in my arm… im trying to get pregnant and nothing is working. Is it my implant?

Can a chin implant be removed and replaced?

Chin implants can be removed and a new one replaced. After some time, the old implant actually creates some bone resorption due to pressure on your chin bone so the chin itself shrinks a bit. Time and age does this as well.

A nurse or doctor will take your implant out of your arm after 3 years or whenever you want to stop using it. Pregnancy can happen anytime after removal.

When to remove pins and other implants after surgery?

Removal may be indicated if there are signs of metal irritation, including pain and pressure at the insertions site. Your doctor would need to determine whether the screws are causing the problem or if there is some other cause.

When is it worth it to remove an implant?

While you can always do more to remove the implants, sometimes the damage to normal bone and soft-tissue becomes not worthwhile to remove the old metal. In these rare circumstances, the effort to remove an implant may be abandoned and the implant, or part of it, left behind. There are times when hardware removal can lead to significant benefits.