Can breast implants set off a metal detector?

No, breast implants won't set off a metal detector. What they can do, however, is trigger an 'anomaly' on the body scanners used by the TSA in the US. I don't know many trans people that don't get at least one pat down from TSA whenever they travel. read more

No, breast implants won't set off a metal detector. What they can do, however, is trigger an 'anomaly' on the body scanners used by the TSA in the US. For cisgender women however, it's unlikely that breast implants will set off the body scanner. read more

Re: Metal implants setting off airport detectors 28 Dec 2012, 00:22 The simple answer is you can't just avoid security pat downs no matter what paperwork you have. read more

Realize that if they can see breast implants, they can see chin and cheek implants, finger joint replacements, chemo catheters, shunts for water on the brain, testicular implants, and anything containing metal, like breast tissue expanders, pacemakers, and any artificial hip, knee, or shoulder joint, etc. Lots of people have them and it's truly "ho, hum" for the TSA screeners. read more