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Instructions

Special Instructions for your imaging:
  • No breast surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatments 3 months prior to your imaging.
  • No breast biopsy for one month prior.
  • Lactation: Imaging is recommended if there is a problem or concern. However, a baseline is not recommended for at least 3 months after the last active breastfeeding.
  • For any male scans, spouse needs to be present for the entire scan.
 
24 hours prior to your appointment:
  • Avoid exercise or heavy physical activity.
  • No massage or lymph treatments.
  • No chiropractic adjustments.
  • No saunas, steam baths or hot tubs.
  • No hot or cold packs.
 
Day of Exam:
  • Avoid heavy makeup.  Oil based products on the body will affect accurate detection by the camera.
  • No hot shower within 4 hours of imaging.
  • Avoid deodorant or creams on the skin, especially oils.
  • No heat lamps or sunburn - you will have to reschedule
  • Do not shave area to be imaged.
  • For head imaging, do not eat for at least 2 hours prior.
  • No gum chewing.
  • Avoid A/C in the car blowing directly on the patient.
  • You will be asked to remove all jewelry in the area to be imaged.
  • You will be asked to disrobe.  Panties can remain on but will be lowered to bikini level.
  • All hair will be pulled back away from the face and up off the neck.
  • You will acclimate to a certain temperature prior to the scans.
  • Print off the corresponding form, fill out, and bring with you to the appointment.
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  • About
    • What Is Thermography
    • Informational Articles & Videos
    • The Team
  • Massage
  • Forms
  • Instructions
  • Pricing
  • Contact