Can breast implants which are placed under the muscle effect the results of a chest x-ray or CT scan?

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Richard Rahdon, FRACS · Answer

Hi there. CT and chest X ray and even mammogram are all effective with sub- muscular implants. If there is any doubt then MRI is often used to visualize the breast tissue.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

Depending on the reason for the radiologic exam, it may require additional views to see what they are looking for.

Michael H. Wojtanowski, MD · Answer

Sub muscular implants should not affect the results of a chest X-ray or MRI.placing implants sub muscular is a standard and safe technique which also allows less incidence of capsular contracture and makes mammograms easier to interpret .

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Breast implants will be seen on these imaging studies; generally speaking, they do not interfere with "visualization" of your anatomy.  For more specifics, discuss your concerns/questions with the involved radiologists. Best wishes.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

The implants will be seen on any X ray, but the underlying tissue, like lungs and heart, can still be safely examined. The X ray will also not harm the implants.

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