Is an X-ray harmful after having a breast augmentation done? Should I let them know I have implants beforehand?

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What are the situations where you have to report you have the breast implants? I did an X-ray of the lungs recently and they didn't tell me if that matters. Thanks in advance.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ExclusivelyUnique,X-rays are harmful by their nature but implants don't have anything to do with it. You should let them know that you have breast implants so that they can take it into consideration while explaining the X-rays. Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Payman Danielpour, MD, FACS · Answer

There is no harm to having an x ray done to your implants.  The radiation will not harm your implants.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

are not harmful to you if only done sporadically as it is for most people.  Your implants will block out your lungs in the frontal view so I would suggest every time you have radiographic procedures done so they can plan more views if they believe it will be needed to see what they need to see.

Craig Harrison, MD · Answer

All diagnostic tests have some intrinsic risks but are necessary often to confirm a diagnosis.  No one wants more irradiation exposure.  The higher the dose of radiation the more significant the risk.  Most diagnostics test are designed to get maximum results with a minimal radiation dosage.  Your ordering physician understands the need for studies and could address your relative risks.   Best wishes

Francisco Canales, MD · Answer

Having a chest X ray after breast augmentation is not harmful to the implants.  yes you should let them know so they account for that when they read the X Rays.  Best wishes.

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