So interestingly it seems to be more that they can mess up the image requiring repeated imaging if improperly placed (more radiation) and/or the imager will detect it and crank up the radiation to try to shoot through it.
https://www.statnews.com/2020/05/12/lead-aprons-little-protection-xrays-clinician-use/
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