What to Know About Lipstick and MRI Procedures

What is an MRI?

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Why No Metal? MRI's big magnet can pull metal. That's why we avoid metals near the machine.

Lipstick and Metals

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Metal in Lipstick?

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Why it Matters

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Before the Scan

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Safe Scanning

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What Else to Remove?

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Remember, no lipstick for MRI scans! Keep safe and help doctors get the best images. Swipe Up