The clinician will make one small cut. The six capsules will be inserted under the skin of the arm you use least. You need all six capsules to prevent pregnancy. Insertion takes about 10 minutes. It is painless, except for the needle prick of the painkiller.
Some women feel some discomfort for a little while.
For removal, your clinician will numb the area with a painkiller. One small cut will be made to remove all of the implants. Sometimes, several incisions are needed because the implants may be more difficult to locate. Women who are susceptible to scarring may have scars after removal. Does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.