diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/antagonists.dm b/code/__DEFINES/antagonists.dm
index 125870797ca..123c60abad2 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/antagonists.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/antagonists.dm
@@ -365,3 +365,5 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(human_invader_antagonists, list(
 #define BATON_CUFF 2
 #define BATON_PROBE 3
 #define BATON_MODES 4
+
+#define FREEDOM_IMPLANT_CHARGES 4
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/implants/implant_freedom.dm b/code/game/objects/items/implants/implant_freedom.dm
index d010b57e506..1fa61c27510 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/implants/implant_freedom.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/implants/implant_freedom.dm
@@ -3,37 +3,45 @@
 	desc = "Use this to escape from those evil Red Shirts."
 	icon_state = "freedom"
 	implant_color = "r"
-	uses = 4
+	uses = FREEDOM_IMPLANT_CHARGES
 
+/obj/item/implant/freedom/implant(mob/living/target, mob/user, silent, force)
+	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return FALSE
+	if(!iscarbon(target)) //This is pretty much useless for anyone else since they can't be cuffed
+		balloon_alert(user, "that would be a waste!")
+		return FALSE
+	return TRUE
 
 /obj/item/implant/freedom/activate()
 	. = ..()
-	uses--
-	to_chat(imp_in, span_hear("You feel a faint click."))
-	if(iscarbon(imp_in))
-		var/mob/living/carbon/C_imp_in = imp_in
-		C_imp_in.uncuff()
-	if(!uses)
-		qdel(src)
+	var/mob/living/carbon/carbon_imp_in = imp_in
+	if(!carbon_imp_in.handcuffed && !carbon_imp_in.legcuffed)
+		balloon_alert(carbon_imp_in, "no restraints!")
+		return
 
+	uses--
+
+	carbon_imp_in.uncuff()
+	if(!uses)
+		addtimer(CALLBACK(carbon_imp_in, TYPE_PROC_REF(/atom, balloon_alert), carbon_imp_in, "implant degraded!"), 1 SECONDS)
+		qdel(src)
 
 /obj/item/implant/freedom/get_data()
 	var/dat = {"
-<b>Implant Specifications:</b><BR>
-<b>Name:</b> Freedom Beacon<BR>
-<b>Life:</b> optimum 5 uses<BR>
-<b>Important Notes:</b> <font color='red'>Illegal</font><BR>
-<HR>
-<b>Implant Details:</b> <BR>
-<b>Function:</b> Transmits a specialized cluster of signals to override handcuff locking
-mechanisms<BR>
-<b>Special Features:</b><BR>
-<i>Neuro-Scan</i>- Analyzes certain shadow signals in the nervous system<BR>
-<HR>
-No Implant Specifics"}
+		<b>Implant Specifications:</b><BR>
+		<b>Name:</b> Freedom Beacon<BR>
+		<b>Life:</b> Optimum [initial(uses)] uses<BR>
+		<b>Important Notes:</b> <font color='red'>Illegal</font><BR>
+		<HR>
+		<b>Implant Details:</b> <BR>
+		<b>Function:</b> Transmits a specialized cluster of signals to override handcuff locking
+		mechanisms. These signals will release any bindings on both the arms and legs.<BR>
+		<b>Disclaimer:</b> Heavy-duty restraints such as straightjackets are deemed "too complex" to release from.
+	"}
 	return dat
 
-
 /obj/item/implanter/freedom
 	name = "implanter" // Skyrat edit , was implanter (freedom)
 	imp_type = /obj/item/implant/freedom
diff --git a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/implant.dm b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/implant.dm
index 34fc9eedb0f..87c9fd6c96c 100644
--- a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/implant.dm
+++ b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items/implant.dm
@@ -9,11 +9,14 @@
 
 /datum/uplink_item/implants/freedom
 	name = "Freedom Implant"
-	desc = "An implant injected into the body and later activated at the user's will. It will attempt to free the \
-			user from common restraints such as handcuffs."
+	desc = "Can be activated to release common restraints such as handcuffs, legcuffs, and even bolas tethered around the legs."
 	item = /obj/item/storage/box/syndie_kit/imp_freedom
 	cost = 5
 
+/datum/uplink_item/implants/freedom/New()
+	. = ..()
+	desc += " Implant has enough energy for [FREEDOM_IMPLANT_CHARGES] uses before it becomes inert and harmlessly self-destructs."
+
 /datum/uplink_item/implants/radio
 	name = "Internal Syndicate Radio Implant"
 	desc = "An implant injected into the body, allowing the use of an internal Syndicate radio. \