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Can you see breast implants in an x ray
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Emily Ridgwayanswered
22 years experience
Yes: Both silicone and saline breast implants can be seen on a chest x-ray.
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Tom Poustianswered
Specializes in Plastic Surgery
Yes : Yes, breast implants can be seen on x-rays. They may also interfere with breast tissue visualization during mammography.
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Surgery - Plastics 35 years experience
Yes but studies vary: However, they will appear differently based on their density and xray diffraction. Subglandular implants are more easily visualized than submuscular. ... Read More
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenneth Leeanswered
Surgery - Plastics 22 years experience
Yes!: X-rays are definitely safe for breast implants. Mris and cts are used frequently with difficulty. The only thing that can be an issue is a tissue ex... Read More
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. George R Valentinianswered
Plastic Surgery 53 years experience
Yes but no mammogram: You certainly could have any type of non invasive x-ray after breast augmentation but it is not recommended to have a mammogram before 3 months since ... Read More
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Surgery - Plastics 35 years experience
Yes but no pressure : Should be applied to the implants ( such as in a mammogram or prone position) to avoid the potential for bleeding or malposition.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Yes,but why ?: A chest x-ray can be obtained at any time as needed and will be interpreted based on the history of the patient. If you have implants they will change... Read More
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Ralph Rosatoanswered
Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Yes: Xray's do not impact your breast implants.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Surgery - Plastics 35 years experience
Yes but no pressure : Should be applied to the implants ( such as in a mammogram or prone position) to avoid the potential for bleeding or malposition.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 58 years experience
NMS but: Unless it is painful I believe time will likely be the best healer. If the swelling fails to improve after 2 weeks , consult your plastic surgeon -ev... Read More
291 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Samuel Linanswered
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
In certain cases: In certain cases, yes, insurance will pay for breast implants. Specifically, patients who are undergoing reconstruction following breast cancer treat... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Barry Cohenanswered
35 years experience
Usually: Capsular contracture or scar tissue squeezing the implant.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Barry Pressanswered
Plastic Surgery 45 years experience
No: Breast implants only need to be removed if there is a problem: significant capsular contracture, leakage, deflation, or rarely, infection. No problem,... Read More
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Leeanswered
Surgery - Plastics 22 years experience
Breast implants: Breast implants come in a variety if sizes. They can even be custom ordered to be larger than the usual available sizes. There are silicone and sali... Read More
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gregory Surfieldanswered
Surgery - Plastics 21 years experience
Exchange: You could have your implants exchanged for a smaller size.
5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Nothing special: Just like pacemakers, artificial heart valves or hips, the things we add to our body in life can stay with us in death.
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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