Can Silicone Testicle Implants Be Seen On A TSA Scanner At The Airport?

Q: Dr. Eppley, Quick question: on one response from the dr to the question around whether or not silicone testicular implants can be seen on a tsa screen says no , but the same question on another area of this same site says that silicone breast implants and testicular implants can be seen. Which is the correct answer?

A:All medical implants, metallic or not, can be seen on a TSA body scanner. Thus breast and testicle implants can be seen.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon