t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, And even if you've followed protocol and taken everything out of your pockets, you can still get flagged. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x600_S3', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-S3').addService(googletag.pubads()); He showed me the scan and yes it shows a bunch of yellow spots all over belly and inner thigh area. } $(targetElement).toggleClass(className); Anyone else experience this or other things at the airport and suspect it was your extra skin?\n", As an Amazon Associate, I Earn From Qualifying Purchases, About Us Privacy Policy DisclaimerContact Us. You can't get out of it! I am not looking for sympathy or snarky comments about what I should be comfortable with, just answers for: Did they follow proper procedure? Starting Weight: 310 lbs. This could be from a recent operation or a metal implant. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Ethan Miller/Getty Images News/Getty Images. I cannot believe their scanners can pick up large lumps under the skin! "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/" You can request a screening in private, but in my case that would not have lessened the injury to my sense of personal dignity. On the trip home I wore a simple sleek skirt on purpose just to eliminate and clothing bunching possibility. Happy travels! That must be what is going on as I generally always have some kind of protruding, larger than "normal" bump on the underwear line where groin meets thigh. "itemListElement": [ New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Sign up for a new account in our community. "@type": "ListItem", I'm glad to have a heads up! Advanced Imaging Technology is also used to generate images of peoples bodies that can be used to identify hidden objects. .visely-recommendations-container .product__prices { padding-bottom: 10px; } Both machines have you stand in the same position while the image taking moves around you, so if you were an infrequent traveler, you'd never know the difference and might think they're still looking at the "naked" body scanners. Until people on this site learn to be kind to each other and use their adult words instead of words like "ick" or "icky", I'm out. Body scanners use low-level electromagnetic waves to create full-body scans of passengers, revealing any hidden objects. Wow. I can\u0027t imagine skin triggering the alert. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. September 9, 2016. Credit: DAVID PRASAD Flickr. No, the alarm is usually set off by something on or near your body, like jewelry, an underwire, or a hair accessory. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/" "@type": "Comment", 1 in 5 will always get a ring ring. "comment": [ I always trigger the body scan too. I always, always trigger an alert in the body scan machine at the airport. The lady waiting on the other side gestured me towards her and asked about my knees, and really, they showed up yellow on the scan, one slightly more so than the other. Airport body scanners alert the TSO to threatsmainly weapons such as knives, guns and explosives. Fairly obviously, I suppose, they have to scan walking sticks and crutches. "name": "catwoman7", Contents show 1 Can you go through security at an airport if you're not Can You See Someone Off At The Airport? I Have No Piercings, WTF 5 5.I was pulled aside and frisked because something in my groin area 6 6.why is tsa always at my crotch..seriously - FlyerTalk . }, . It might just set off the TSA's scanners every time you head through security. ShoppGirl SuziDavis, February 17 I didn\u0027t say anything and just let her do her job but it kinda sucks. I\u0027ll be flying for the first time since losing nearly 100# the end of this month. Download BariatricPal for your Android Device. in Food and Nutrition, By $(targetElement).addClass(className); But it still happened. Brandy Crawford Find Out Why Gen Z is Falling In Love with this Bronx-Based Rapper, Wednesdays Christina Ricci Opens Up About Mental Health, Motherhood, and Being a 90s Icon: BUST Exclusive Interview, Is Reselling Thrifted Clothing Sustainable or Selfish? }, The right to travel freely is a fundamental human right, yet travelers across the country continue to express concerns about the intrusive security screening procedures used by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). ips.setSetting( 'totalWeightLost', jQuery.parseJSON('5722605') ); cookie_ssl: true, The scanner may mistake baggy clothes for hidden objects, metal piercings for weapons, or a menstrual cup for an explosive device. I let them know in advance and the agent told me that wasnt what was setting it off and it was my pants, which I know is bullshit because I always set it off no matter what Im wearing. I put lemon in it and that now makes me nauseous. TSA proceeded to completely dismantle my bag trying to figure out what set the scanner off, then at the very, very bottom (after taking almost everything out for the entire line to view . var messageDate = new Date(); So I\u0027m just assuming my skin and fat in that area are the reason I was flagged both times. }, }); The Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) body scanners are designed to detect potential threats to air travel. mcipanda, February 23 .visely-pagination button.active { background-color:#4c4c4c; } .cycle-2 img:nth-of-type(2) { -webkit-animation-delay: -6s; animation-delay: -6s; } We're bringing you this Q&A from the Sex Files in our September/October 2019 print issue, featuring advice from sexologist Dr. Carol Queen. ", "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_06/Avatar1496436458.921951.thumb.jpg.b95ed48a78ce61280040e287d1282953.jpg", Plastic zips, shoe eyelets the lot. googletag.cmd.push(function() { I usuuuuually remember to just wear wire free bras, but oh man is it a little embarrassing when you get pulled aside and asked if you are wearing a bra. $('[data-class]').on( "click", function(event) { And I make a point of not wearing anything with rivets and such like. in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A, By Submit ithere!--. Me too. If you want to avoid dealing with the extra pat down, don't wear anything in your hair and opt for a non-underwire bra. For those who haven't experienced or witnessed it, here's the deal: The TSA agent touches every part of your body, in public. "author": { Love to hear this.very encouraging! var mappingT1P1; And polite, I guess. { "headline": "TSA body scan anomaly after surgery", "name": "Gobonn", The next time youre wondering what sets off the TSA body scanner, remember that its looking for weapons, primarily. { "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/" Airport body scanners alert the TSO to threatsmainly weapons such as knives, guns and explosives. Medical X-rays can detect drugs inside the body because they penetrate the body and show the outline of the organs and tissues. I fly a lot too and am glad I know about this. "@type": "Person", If the full-body scanner alarms, a TSA officer will conduct a pat-down search of your body. Depending on how large the rod is, how sensitive the metal detector is and how you walk through it, it may or may not be set off. It caused an alert on the scanner you are describing in my "crotch" area. Although the officer needed to do a pat-down hand sweep over my waist, it was completely within bounds and appropriate. Since that has happened to me every single time I travel, I decided to do some research on why I set it off for "no reason". What to do: Plan ahead and pack "conformable" liquids in the bags you'll be checking. $(window).resize(debounce(function(){ var newDevice = detectDevice(); if(newDevice !== cachedDevice){ Those are the airports I've been through the most. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_08/FullSizeRender.thumb.jpg.0cb06f11c8f9d5820f512f65dc7b73f6.jpg", "text": "Oh wow! How Do I Give A Blow Job Without Gagging? Q: Whenever I travel, my crotch sets off the TSA scanner and I have to get patted down. It is something about the extra skin that confuses scan. "author": { "text": "Aww man, guess I better prepare myself bc both of the airports I\u0027ll be flying through have those full body scanners!!! "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/257598-catwoman7/" By Twice. It can detect a wide range of metallic and non-metallic risks in seconds. I think the only way to assure it'll never happen is to have plastic surgery. "@type": "Comment", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/" "@type": "Comment", Allie Cat, February 7 "interactionType": "http://schema.org/FollowAction", message_imgURL: "", I'm tearing up just thinking about a TSA officer patting an area where I'm flaring. I had to have a full pat down in that area. Bandedbut She was as gentle as she could be, but its still probably going to hurt, unfortunately. Its not the metal detector part thats detecting it, its when they see big bulgeshappens to people with hernias too. }, "@type": "Comment", fbq('init', '1518864288430229'); $(".cPost .ipsComment_controls li.ipsHide:only-child").closest('.ipsItemControls').addClass('iIC-no-buttons'); "@type": "Person", After the full body scan, another TSA employee waived a wand around my knee. But it still happened \n\n", What sets off the TSA groin alarm is any metal object in the area that the machine is scanning. How Much Does A Gallon Ziplock Bag Weigh? For many travelers, the pat-down is an uncomfortable procedure and they'd rather avoid it. ST. justsillyme The scanner is designed to detect any kind of threat item, regardless of the material it is made out of. Of course, there are other things that it can detect, but if youre not packing any heat, you shouldnt have anything to worry about. I told the TSA employee that I had had a knee replacement. Fly Girl. . This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. They are designed to detect "metallic and nonmetallic threat items," according to the TSA . Sometimes, people are randomly selected for a body scan. { Norfolk. It does makes you feel weird to have a pat down. { No other part of my body did. var modifyClass = classModifiers[1]; jsURL: "//www.bariatricpal.com/applications/core/interface/js/js.php", function viselyForumInit() { Surgery Date: 05/08/2017. Started Yesterday at 05:57 PM. "name": "des_", "name": "Oneiannie", This is the area with the most lose and extra skin. useCompiledFiles: true, One time, I just wasn't thinking and wore a dress that had these little sparkles on it. @keyframes fade2 { 0% {opacity: 0;} 5% {opacity: 1;} 55% {opacity: 1;} 60% {opacity: 0;} 100% {opacity: 0;} } Started Yesterday at 08:49 PM, By Darn. If an alarm is triggered, the TSA officer will use a handheld metal detector to locate the source of the alarm and determine if it is a threat. "position": 1, Why do I always set off airport body scanners? "name": "catwoman7", They had to do a pat down. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/310169-coconina/" Thanks for the heads up, ladies! "@type": "InteractionCounter", "@type": "Comment", You may request a pat-down search instead of going through the metal detector or full-body scanner. I didn\u0027t mind the pat down because I appreciate airport security when I\u0027m going to be on a plane. Does TSA look for joints? 3, 2019. On 5/31/2017 at 10:29 AM, Savagegirl said: I am so thirsty but water makes me nauseous. }, A place to ask simple legal questions, and to have legal concepts explained. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/O_member_319848.png", { Oneiannie, May 31, 2017 in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums. The scanner is designed to detect any kind of threat item, regardless of the material it is made out of. Take off watches or . .visely-recommendation-item .cycle img { top:0; -webkit-animation-iteration-count: infinite; animation-iteration-count: infinite; display: block !important; position:absolute; } "@type": "Person", }, So I\u0027m just assuming my skin and fat in that area are the reason I was flagged both times. "author": { So it's gotten to the point where Googling "why do I set off airport body scanners groin" has gained popularitywhat a world. ips.setSetting( 'ipb_url_filter_option', jQuery.parseJSON('"none"') ); My right armpit is an active area and whenever i go through its always my right arm that gets checked and patted. Enter their last name below to start! It's not something I look forward to but it's not illegal. Last time I flew, I got stopped after the body scan for something supposedly in my crotchular area. Unordered list. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4469389", "@type": "Person", Started 14 hours ago, By So I asked a border force mate based at Gatwick and she confirmed they have a manual ring ring button and use it. They are designed to detect "metallic and nonmetallic threat items," according to the TSA . I guess it's something we have to be prepared for every time we fly unless we have plastic surgery.< br>. "name": "CocoNina", var relocateSearch = function(){ if (detectDevice() > 25){ $("#elSearch").prependTo(".ipsfocus-search"); } else { $("#elSearch").prependTo(".mobile-search"); } } Scar Tissue and Medical Implants Scar tissue, medical metals, implants, and other equipment purposely placed inside the body may set off the scanner. "@type": "Person", }); Keep us posted on your progress. @media only screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .visely-widget-container:before { content: 'large'; } } // Make hover navigation work with touch devices When we flew Arizona to Chicago I was picked to do a full body scan. "@type": "Person", TravelPander.Com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. { "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/" !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? Barium discovered in the atmosphere of an exoplanet. The experience can be upsetting, invasive, and retraumatizing for travelers. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_09/Avatar1505666190.992453.thumb.jpg.c02b37ecc0a391739416fc33a085f191.jpg", "@id": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/5-gastric-bypass-surgery-forums/", { It caused an alert on the scanner you are describing in my "crotch" area. I had read about this on prior discussions on this board. { "@context": "http://schema.org", I am also a large lady. }, @media only screen and (max-width: 383px) {} @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {} .visely-recommendation-item .badge--sale {margin: 5px; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 5px; display: block; font-size: 13px; padding: 1px 4px; position: absolute; right: 0; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase; top: 0; min-width: 55px; width:auto; z-index: 3; height: 35px; line-height: 35px;background-color: #e36fab; } "addressCountry": null My stomach hangs out like an over stuffed fanny pack. You can\u0027t get out of it! googletag.pubads().enableAsyncRendering(); Airport body scanners alert the TSO to threatsmainly weapons such as knives, guns and explosives. [emoji51][emoji51] When this happened did security give you any advice on how to not make this happen??? Some security devices use ionizing radiation to scan luggage. Height: 5'0"Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs.Surgery date: 2/13/17Goal: -71 lbs for healthy BMI (about 145 lbs).Current weight: 158.4 lbsMy profile picture is not me. "author": { It's always the same area, the groin. }, This sets off the one at the local courthouse all the time. I hate those damn machines anyways. So far, I felt it in my clothesso far, and I lost my taste bud. These could be knives, guns, or explosives. Airport body scanners can detect tumors and some other medical problems because they use radiofrequency waves to scan for abnormalities or bulges on passengers. I always go through the full-body machine through Philly. if(typeof(refresh_slots) == "undefined") { k+=1}A.length=len;return A}}())} Never imagined it was because of HS! Answer: Breast implants can be seen by some scanners. // BEGIN Polyfill They did not give me the option to go back through the machine or leave the airport, they said I was required to do the search. var mappingH1; So there you have it! I think I made it once ok lol. flights with this same backpack. You can make your way onto the list randomly, but that shouldnt get you a pat down every single time. "dateCreated": "2017-06-02T20:39:21+0000", omrhsn, February 16 Can TSA scanners detect tumors? I had surgery in Mexico with ALO Baratrics & Dr Lopez on February 9th. In 2014, a man was arrested for trying to bring a bomb through a body scanner. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Anything that appears to be protruding from your body is going to look as though youre smuggling something. I didnt know I was going to get this source of resolution today. // END Shopify Context .visely-widget-container.hidden { visibility: hidden; display: flex; } .hidden.visely-pagination button { margin: 0; padding: 0;} In 2013, a woman was arrested for trying to bring a knife through a body scanner. .visely-recommendation-item a, .visely-recommendation-item a:hover { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; opacity: 1; } Lo and behold, I found those machines can detect cysts, lumps or . I recently traveled and they had to pat down under my arms which is where my constant breakout is. At the return trip airport, they waved most folks through the metal detector instead of the wave scanner. } "name": "BariatricPal", if (classModifiers[2]){ } else if (modifyClass === 'remove'){ "name": "Weight Loss Surgery Forums" { Its almost always under my arms or under my breasts, which is where my flare ups are. If not, then chances are the detector is picking up something like a piercing in the groin in your body and you better see a . googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x250_S2', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-S2').addService(googletag.pubads()); "name": "Savagegirl", So, even if a knife is made out of ceramic, the scanner should still be able to pick it up. // Toggle class "author": { I always tell them I've lost over 100 lbs and it's loose skin, but they pat me down anyway. Safety measures are in place to make sure it does not expose workers and travelers to high-levels of . No, full body scanners at airport cannot detect cancer or inflammation. It just happened to me too! This is the area with the most lose and extra skin. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/313007-nina-k/" ], As you know now, the scanner could be detecting a medical problem. $(".closeMessage").on('click', function(){ They are designed to detect "metallic and nonmetallic threat items," according to the TSA. ips.setSetting( 'shopifyUrl', jQuery.parseJSON('"https:\/\/store.bariatricpal.com"') ); Aww man, guess I better prepare myself bc both of the airports I'll be flying through have those full body scanners!!! "text": "I flew for the first time since losing 145lbs. But apparently, they cannot. "@type": "ContactPage", It got flagged. Obvs. "dateCreated": "2017-05-31T14:42:37+0000", Are you able to go back to the clear protein drinks they recommend in the "clear liquid" phase? I'm really nervous about being stopped at security like this!! The good news is that the airport scanners which passengers walk through as they go through airport security are unable to see inside the body, so airport scanners are unable to see tampons. }, "text": "Yep. Wishing you continued healing and success. "alternateName": "en-US" }, googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Header_845x60_HT1', [845, 60], 'div-gpt-ad-HT1').addService(googletag.pubads()); 7. I walked through the scanner and immediately set off the alarm. "author": { It was my first time flying since losing weight. "@context": "http://www.schema.org", "text": "I flew for the first time since losing 145lbs. MCO (Orlando) is hit or miss. The TSA agents scolded me for wearing a hoodie that was long and hung over my crotch area, I had nothing on me at all, that is what they thought was the cause I suppose. "author": { It always happens to me. "@context": "http://schema.org", If you have a metal implant in your groin, the TSA may be able to detect it during a pat-down search. Today, I learned that your crotch can just light up on the body scanner in the airport for no apparent reason; and when that happens, a thorough pat down of that area will be performed by a confused security officer. - FML. Yes, airport body scanners can detect abnormalities in the body which may indicate the presence of cancer. ", If you have a metal implant in your groin, the TSA may be able to detect it during a pat-down search. The TSA uses metal detectors and full-body scanners to screen passengers for metal objects and other threats. I was not given the option to go through the scanner again after I explained what may have caused the alert. A yellow patch on full body scanner means that the thing is not a part of the body. Orthopedic metals can also set off the alarm, and one study determined that a fair percentage of such travelers were asked to display their scars after being wand-scanned. disableNotificationSounds: false, Waiiiittttttttt, what? The scanners cannot detect drugs inside the body because they use different technology than medical X-rays. Consensus has been that it is not the staples because they are very tiny and would not trigger scan. Understandable! So, the Weed looks orange in the Airport scanner and but there can be other organic items in your luggage that can look orange, and that is the job of detectives or security staff to investigate closely because the equal representation on the scanner can also be for the explosives made up of glycerin and potassium nitrate. They have to be thorough for our safety but I feel like they're not that gentle while searching for weapons and stuff. Dr. Carol Queen: Let me start by considering the NuvaRing. "inLanguage": [ No metal implants. { "discussionUrl": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/", baseURL: "//www.bariatricpal.com/", Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. }, .cycle-2 img:nth-of-type(1) { -webkit-animation-delay: -3s; animation-delay: -3s; } window.addEventListener('load', function() {viselyForumInit();}); "text": "WOW! Im not sure what else could be causing this, but here are some other reasons folks get stopped all the time. Weight Lost: 160 lbs. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4466560", } resizeWindow(); But my HS is on my inner upper thighs/groin area! }, { { I don't know what to do. "author": { She sent me over to the full body scan. There is a chance, however, that the metal object could be missed if it were in the persons pockets. FML "Sir no hard objects can be carried on the plane..". "name": "Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums" JAMA Dermatology, which is a peer-reviewed medical journal published by the American Medical Association, reports that one female passenger with a skin cyst was regularly stopped on . .cycle-2 img {-webkit-animation-duration: 6s; animation-duration: 6s; -webkit-animation-name: fade2; animation-name: fade2; } I'll be flying for the first time since losing nearly 100# the end of this month. "userInteractionCount": 800 relocateSearch(); "dateCreated": "2017-06-01T20:02:40+0000", "name": "Melissa315", By "@type": "Person", It\u0027s the loose skin because I never wear belts and never have anything in my pockets. Copyright 2022 Airport-FAQs | version 5.2.4 (commit d0adbc) Laravel v 8.83.27 | (PHP v8.1.16), Home (current) | Interestingly, theres talk on the interwebs about whether NuvaRings and menstrual cups are actually visible to airport body scanners, because plenty of modest travelers are worried that the machine can see all the way up their vadges. The scanner then looks for "anomalies" under the passenger's clothing-and in the process, engages in technological sex/gender policing. Here's why you set off the airport body scanner groin. If you have body piercings, they might trip the scanner, but travelers on forums with body piercings have also reported going through airport security with no problems. refreshAds = function(refresh_slots) { Scar tissue, medical metals, implants, and other equipment purposely placed inside the body may set off the scanner. This is bizarre. Who Is Ice Spice? }, @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) { .visely-widget-container.container.productpage { width: 100% }} .cycle-3 img {-webkit-animation-duration: 9s; animation-duration: 9s; -webkit-animation-name: fade3; animation-name: fade3; } This includes things like keys, coins, and even some types of clothing. Its super embarrassing and a huge hassle. The experience can be upsetting, invasive, and retraumatizing for travelers. in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums, By "position": 2, Have you ever sassed back at a TSA agent when they were keeping Americans safe from your underwire brassiere? GreenTealael, July 24, 2018 I didn\u0027t mind the pat down because I appreciate airport security when I\u0027m going to be on a plane. Consensus has been that it is not the staples because they are very tiny and would not trigger scan. I can't imagine skin triggering the alert. They keep asking me if I have something in my pockets. ips.utils.cookie.set( 'topBarClosed', 'true', messageDate.toUTCString() ); }); } //setInterval(function(){googletag.pubads().refresh();}, 75000); Other possible reasons include wearing metal jewelry or being black or overweight. "@type": "Comment", var cachedDevice = detectDevice(); }}, 500)); "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/M_member_301190.png", "dateCreated": "2017-06-11T11:50:44+0000", { Subscribe today! Not all airports have 24/7 service. //googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/H1_Header', [[728, 90], [320, 50]], 'div-gpt-ad-1486151375290-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); .complete .visely-recommendations-container, .visely-recommendations-title.complete { opacity: 1; } } $99 for entire year supply of "1 per Day!" However, it is important to note that not all tumors will be detectable by scanners, and that some may only be partially visible. All you have to do is inform the TSA agent at the checkpoint that you would like to opt out, at which point you will be welcomed into the departure area with a wave and a smile. Every time (I fly a lot). It's easy! "name": "Savagegirl", ", There have been a few issues with body scanners in the past, but they have all been resolved. My stomach hangs out like an over stuffed fanny pack. The main thing that sets off a TSA body scanner is the presence of weapons, either metallic or non-metallic. "name": "TSA body scan anomaly after surgery", .ipsLayout_sidebarright .most-popular .visely-pagination {visibility: hidden;} Jonestina "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/" // Hide post controls if empty According to the Brisbane Airport website, they now have body scanners: This may be the alterative to a pat down, but it . Going thru the full body scan it alerted to my stomach/groin area. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/319983-melissa315/" I'm told it's random but has happened to me fives times in the last two years, out of just over a dozen flights. No, all TSA body scanners do not use the same technology. How do you answer this question, Weirdest None-Scale-Victory - I'll go first. .visely-recommendations-container .product__title { margin: 10px 10px 0px; min-height: 60px; color: #2a6496; font-weight: 900; } I set off the TSA's groin alarm after going through one of the full body scanners (in which you lift your arms and spread your legs apart to be scanned). googletag.cmd.push(function() { According to a TSA spokesperson, the alarm is triggered when the scanner detects an object in the pocket of the passengers pants. "name": "crocodoxie", "text": "I think the only way to assure it\u0027ll never happen is to have plastic surgery. I traveled for the first time since surgery last week and I didn't experience that. 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