Subdermal Implant Removal

If your arm birth control implant has reached the end of its run or you want to stop using it, Clínica Hispana Nueva Salud Hammerly in Spring Branch removes it under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. It's for Houston women who would rather have it taken out at a nearby clinic, explained clearly in their own language.

How is the implant located before removal?

The clinic's medical team feels along the inner arm to find the rod and mark both ends. In the vast majority of cases it's easy to feel under the skin. If it can't be felt, because it sits deep or has shifted, we explain which test is needed and arrange a referral to the right specialist so it can be removed safely.

What are the steps of the procedure?

1. We clean the skin of your arm with antiseptic.
2. Local anesthesia goes in where the tip of the implant sits; you'll feel a small pinch and then just pressure.
3. Through a small incision, the team gently pushes the rod out.
4. We check that it came out whole and measure it.
5. We close with adhesive strips and put on a pressure bandage.

How should you care for your arm at home?

• Keep the bandage clean and dry for as long as the team tells you.
• Avoid carrying heavy bags or working out hard with that arm for the first few days.
• A bruise or some tenderness is normal.
• Come back if you notice spreading redness, pus, strong warmth or fever. If the incision needs a check, we also help through wound care.

Which method will you use next?

Protection against pregnancy ends as soon as the implant is out, so it's smart to decide beforehand what comes next. If you want to keep preventing pregnancy, you can discuss other birth control options at the same visit. If you're hoping to conceive, we'll share tips to get off to a good start.

For the removal, come to Hammerly Blvd in a short-sleeved top; no appointment needed.