"i just got my implanon implanted on friday, after being on the depo shot for 3 years. very simple. the anxiety is the worst part. it took about 15 minutes to actually prep/insert. i consider myself moderatly tolerant to pain and needles - the numbing part hurt a bit but i couldn&#039;t feel him doing the implant at all and the doctor made the comment &quot;you have tough skin&quot;. i have just a small bruise and a tiny hole -  no stiches,  just a bandaid and cover the same as when you donate blood."