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Overseas Holiday with Breast Prothesis
Hi Everyone. I have had a bilateral mastectomy last July, opted for no reconstruction, therefore wear a prothesis. My hubby and I are going to Hawaii in March and then off to Europe in July. I was wondering if anyone has had a problem with airport security whilst wearing a prothesis. I have heard that American security is pretty thorough. Not sure whether to wear it or put it into my carry-on. I don't want any embarrassing moments at the airport! Any information greatly appreciated.
Best wishes to you all ALWAYS. Chris.x
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- Sorry Chris I think I was a bit ambiguous click the heading New diagnosis, then in the left hand column under Treatments click on Breast prostheses then scroll down to Overseas travel, hope that is helpful.
- Hi Chris, I travelled through Europe with a prosethis...no problems at all. Enjoy your travels! Xx
I have travelled to Fiji with both implant & external prosthesis & haven't had a worry. Last year much to the amusement of my fellow travel party I was even subjected to the new full body scan thing.....the one that you stand in with arms out. The only thing they then *patted down* was my thighs !!!!! ........I gather they were a little larger than they thought they should be !!!! My girlfriends by this point were almost rolling on the floor uncontrollably !
Carmel
I have travelled to Fiji with both implant & external prosthesis & haven't had a worry. Last year much to the amusement of my fellow travel party I was even subjected to the new full body scan thing.....the one that you stand in with arms out. The only thing they then *patted down* was my thighs !!!!! ........I gather they were a little larger than they thought they should be !!!! My girlfriends by this point were almost rolling on the floor uncontrollably !
Carmel
I have travelled to Fiji with both implant & external prosthesis & haven't had a worry. Last year much to the amusement of my fellow travel party I was even subjected to the new full body scan thing.....the one that you stand in with arms out. The only thing they then *patted down* was my thighs !!!!! ........I gather they were a little larger than they thought they should be !!!! My girlfriends by this point were almost rolling on the floor uncontrollably !
Carmel
