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Are Silicone Injections Detectable in X Rays?

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by YouWishIneededPlasticSurgery in Denton, TX
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Silicone is not visible on x-ray

Silicone does not reflect x rays. If calcium gets deposited around injected silicone, then the calcium will be seen, but the silicone again will not.

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