Are Infrared Lights Harmful to Breast Implants I.e. Silicone?

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Latest answer by Peter A. Aldea, MD
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Breast implants, i.e. silicone.

3 answers to Are Infrared Lights Harmful to Breast Implants I.e. Silicone?

Infrared Radiation is not harmful to breast implants

We are exposed to the full spectrum of radiation every day. infrared radiation is commnl used in warming and heating devices as well as beng emitted by th sun. There is no evidence that it cases any harm.

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Infrared energy and implants.

Infrared energy exists in the invisible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum from about 780 nanometers to 3,000 nanometers (near infrared) up to wavelengths of 5,000 to 10,000 nanometers (far infrared). Nd:YAG surgical lasers operate in the near infrared (1064nm) and CO2 lasers at 10,600nm in the far infrared. French fry lamps at your local fast food joint utilize broadband infrared bulbs that operate in the visible red and near infrared wavelengths to keep food warm. Quartz... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

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