A quick, simple procedure in the arm — not a pelvic one. Your initial assessment is a free bulk-billed telehealth call, then your implant is fitted under local anaesthetic at our comfortable East Melbourne clinic in just a few minutes. Unhurried care, weekends available.
Telehealth assessmentFREE bulk-billed
Implant insertion$249 $148 rebate
Insertion & removal$349 $190 rebate
Free telehealth assessment — a Specialist GP confirms the implant is right for you
In-clinic insertion — a quick arm procedure under local anaesthetic
Fitted in minutes — no stitches, no pelvic procedure, 7 days a week
Contraceptive Implant Care in East Melbourne, Seven Days a Week
The contraceptive implant is one of the most effective and lowest-maintenance forms of contraception there is — a tiny rod placed under the skin of your upper arm that quietly does its job for up to three years. At our East Melbourne clinic, you can have an implant inserted, removed or replaced seven days a week, by experienced clinicians who take the time to do it carefully. Whether you’re starting the implant, replacing one that’s due, or having yours taken out, there’s a time to suit you — including weekends.
It starts with a free, bulk-billed telehealth assessment: a Specialist GP talks through your situation, confirms the implant is right for you, and answers your questions — all before you come in. The fitting itself is then done in person, in the arm rather than through a pelvic procedure, which many people find reassuringly simple.
What we offer
Implant insertion — fitting a new contraceptive implant in the upper arm.
Implant removal — straightforward removal when you want it out or it’s due.
Implant replacement — removing an expiring implant and fitting a new one in the same appointment.
Checks and advice — help if you’re having problems, and unhurried guidance on whether the implant suits you.
Switching methods — support if you’re moving to or from the implant from another form of contraception.
Open 7 days makes a difference. Being open every day, weekends included, means you can start the implant, or have one replaced before it runs out, without long delays or taking time off — handy if your current implant is nearing its three-year mark, or you’re switching methods and don’t want a gap in cover.
💡 How It Works
What the Implant Is & How It Works
The contraceptive implant is a small, flexible rod — about the size of a matchstick — placed just under the skin on the inner side of your upper arm. It’s a form of long-acting reversible contraception: it works continuously for up to three years, yet can be taken out whenever you like, with fertility returning quickly afterwards. The implant is more than 99% effective, which makes it one of the most reliable methods available, and once it’s in there’s nothing to remember — no daily routine, nothing to take.
It steadily releases a small amount of a progestogen hormone, which prevents pregnancy mainly by stopping the ovaries releasing an egg, and by thickening cervical mucus so sperm can’t get through. Because the hormone is delivered continuously and doesn’t rely on you remembering anything, there’s no “missed dose” to worry about. It contains no oestrogen, which makes it an option for some people who can’t use oestrogen-based methods.
Bleeding and side effects
The most common thing to know about the implant is that it changes your bleeding pattern, and that change is unpredictable. Some people find their periods become lighter or stop altogether, which many welcome; others have irregular, frequent or occasionally prolonged spotting or bleeding, particularly in the first six to twelve months. This bleeding isn’t harmful, and for some it settles with time, but it’s the main reason people choose to stop the implant, so it’s worth knowing about upfront. Other possible effects, which vary from person to person, can include headaches, breast tenderness, mood changes or skin changes such as acne — though many people have no bothersome effects at all. If the implant doesn’t suit you, it can always be removed; nothing about it is permanent.
💳 Cost
What It Costs
We keep the process clear and predictable. Your assessment is free, and the in-clinic fees are set out up front with their Medicare rebates — so you always know what to expect before anything goes ahead.
Service
What happens
Fee
Medicare rebate
Out of pocket
Telehealth assessment
Suitability & questions, by phone
Free (bulk-billed)
—
$0
Implant insertion
New implant fitted in the arm
$249
$148
~$101
Insertion & removal
Old implant out, new one in (replacement)
$349
$190
~$159
The implant device is separate. The implant itself is obtained on a prescription from a pharmacy and is PBS-subsidised, so the cost is usually small. We’ll explain the full details clearly at your assessment. If cost is a concern, please raise it — we’d far rather help you sort out reliable contraception than see it become a barrier.
🩺 Insertion
The Insertion Appointment, Removal & Aftercare
Having the implant fitted is quick and simple. The clinician numbs a small area of skin on the inner upper arm with local anaesthetic, then inserts the implant just beneath the surface using a special applicator. You don’t need stitches, and the whole thing usually takes only a few minutes. Most people feel little more than the sting of the anaesthetic and some pressure. Because it’s done in the arm, there’s no speculum and no pelvic procedure — something many people find a good deal easier than they expected. Afterwards the area is covered with a small dressing, and you can feel the implant under the skin, which is a reassuring way to know it’s there.
Removal and replacement
Removing the implant is also a short procedure under local anaesthetic. The clinician numbs the area, makes a tiny nick in the skin, and eases the implant out — it typically takes just a few minutes. You can have it removed whenever you choose: because you’re ready to try for a pregnancy, want to switch methods, or simply don’t want it anymore. If your implant is reaching the end of its three years, we can usually remove the old one and insert a new one through the same small opening, in a single appointment, so your contraception carries on without a gap.
After it’s fitted
You’ll have a small dressing and possibly a pressure bandage on your arm for a day or so, and it’s normal for the area to feel tender or bruised for a few days as it heals. Keep the dressing dry as advised, and avoid knocking or heavily using the arm straight away. You should be able to feel the implant under the skin — it’s worth checking now and then that it’s still there.
Seek prompt medical care if, after your implant is fitted, the arm becomes increasingly painful, red, hot or swollen, or oozes — signs of possible infection — or if you can no longer feel the implant under the skin. And seek care if you think you might be pregnant. These are uncommon, but they should be checked without delay.
🏛️ Our Clinic
Our East Melbourne Clinic
We’re at Suite 6c, Level 5, 182–184 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne — handy to the CBD, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Richmond, Carlton and the wider inner east, and easy to reach on public transport. The setting is private and relaxed, the care is confidential and free of judgement, and because we’re open seven days — with weekend appointments — you can find a time that genuinely fits your life. Coming from nearby or from across Melbourne, we make getting the implant simple and low-stress.
To get started, book your free telehealth assessment online. Once the implant is confirmed as right for you, we’ll arrange your in-clinic insertion or removal at a time that suits — any day of the week.
Ready when you are. Start with a free bulk-billed telehealth assessment, then we’ll arrange your in-clinic implant fitting in East Melbourne — weekdays or weekends.
Yes. Our East Melbourne clinic offers contraceptive implant insertion, removal and replacement seven days a week, including weekends. That means no waiting weeks for an appointment and no need to take time off — you can book a day that suits you. It’s particularly useful if your current implant is due for replacement and you’d rather not have a gap in your contraception.
Your initial assessment is by telehealth and is free, bulk-billed for Medicare card holders. In-clinic implant insertion is $249 (Medicare rebate $148). If you’re replacing an implant, insertion and removal together is $349 (Medicare rebate $190). The implant device is obtained separately on a prescription and is PBS-subsidised. We explain everything up front so there are no surprises.
Yes. The first step is a telehealth phone assessment with a Specialist GP to confirm the implant is right for you and answer your questions. That consult is bulk-billed, so it’s free for Medicare card holders. The in-clinic insertion or removal appointment that follows has its own fee with a Medicare rebate.
It’s a small, flexible rod, about the size of a matchstick, placed just under the skin of your upper arm. It’s a long-acting reversible contraceptive that works continuously for up to three years and can be removed at any time, with fertility returning quickly afterwards. The implant is more than 99% effective and, once it’s in, there’s nothing to remember day to day.
Not much. The clinician numbs a small area of skin on your inner upper arm with local anaesthetic first, so most people feel little more than the initial sting and some pressure as the implant goes in. There are no stitches, and it takes only a few minutes. Because it’s fitted in the arm, there’s no speculum or pelvic procedure, which many people find much easier than they expected.
Very likely, yes — and the change is unpredictable. Some people find their periods become lighter or stop, which many welcome, while others have irregular, frequent or sometimes prolonged spotting or bleeding, especially in the first six to twelve months. It isn’t harmful, and for some it settles over time, but it’s the main reason people choose to stop the implant, so it’s worth knowing before you start.
Often yes. The implant is progestogen-only and contains no oestrogen, which makes it a possible option for some people who can’t use oestrogen-based methods such as the combined pill. Everyone’s situation is different, so the clinician will check your health history and confirm the implant is suitable for you, and talk through the alternatives if it isn’t.
Removal is a short procedure under local anaesthetic: the clinician numbs the area, makes a tiny nick in the skin, and eases the implant out, usually in just a few minutes. You can have it removed whenever you choose. If you’re replacing it, the old implant can usually be removed and a new one fitted through the same small opening in a single appointment, so there’s no gap in your contraception.
Up to three years. You don’t have to keep it for the full three years, though — it can be removed at any time before then. When it’s approaching the end of its life, it can be replaced with a new implant, usually in the same appointment as the removal, so your contraceptive cover continues without interruption.
Start by booking the free telehealth assessment online. Once the implant is confirmed as right for you, we arrange your in-clinic insertion or removal at Suite 6c, Level 5, 182–184 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, with weekday and weekend times available.
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