"i got implanon three years ago and just got it taken out today. insertion was very easy and very quick, it did not hurt, they numb your arm. i would say that the only thing i did not care for with the implanon was the somewhat occasional spotting. i never really got a regular period which was nice but i did need to carry a panty liner with me for just in case. i would say that i got spotting about every other month and it would last anywhere from three to six days. i know that some people have said that they had weight gain and so did i, however i went from 88 pounds to 96 pounds (i am only 5ft tall) so i needed to gain that weight, i was unhealthy. i have always had acne and oily skin so it is hard to say if it effected that."