Will a CT scan have any negative side effects on breast implants?

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Hi, I did a breast augmentation about 5 months ago, and recently accompanied my child for a CT scan. As my child moved about alot, I was asked to remain with him during the scan, and I was given a lead apron to put on to reduce the radiation exposure to my body. Can I check if the radiation I was exposed to while acompanying my child for a CT scan would cause any adverse effect on my breast implants (e.g. capsular contracture)? Thanks. Regards

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

In general, the radiation exposure from CT scan is very small and the apron makes this exposure even less. I would not worry about the effects of this minimal amount of radiation to your breasts or your breast implants. Kenneth Hughes, MD breast augmentation Los Angeles, CA

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello.

	Simply, there is no documented side effects of CT scanning on breast implants.

	Also, the prepping you undergo for CT scanning will make the exposure to radiation minimal; your implants should not be at increased risks hence nothing to worry about.

	I hope this helps and thank you for your inquiry.

	Dr. Sajjadian

Michael Horn, MD · Answer

The amount of radiation exposure from a CT scan will not effect your implants.When covered with lead, there is even less exposure. Your implants will not have any increased risk.

James F. Boynton, MD, FACS · Answer

I agree that first of all even without a lead apron there would be no effects of "radiation" on your breast implants from a diagnostic CT; however, with the lead apron you are even more protected. Nothing to worry about!

Norman Bakshandeh Day, MD, FACS · Answer

A CAT scan should have no effect on your breasts. It also does not cause capsular contracture. We use it for diagnostic purposes also.

Will a CT scan have any negative side effects on breast implants?

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