·    You are asked to avoid any natural or artificial tanning of your chest for five (5) days prior to the study date.

·    You must not have had significant fevers within thirty-six (36) hours of the examination.

·    You must avoid any clinical physical stimulation, examination or compression of the breasts (self or clinical examination, ultrasound or mammogram) for at least 24 hours prior to the examination.

·    You should refrain from a sauna, steam-room or hot/cold packs in contact with the breasts for at least 4 hours prior to the examination.

·    You are asked not to shave your underarms or use any skin creams, lotions, deodorants or powders on your breasts or underarms on the study day.

·    You are asked to refrain from exercise, bathing or showering for 4 hour prior to examination.

·    You are asked to refrain from any tobacco use, caffeinated coffee or tea consumption for two (2) hours prior to the examination.

·     Do not wear restrictive clothing such as a bra to the exam.

 

A female technician will take your images. Surgical procedures such as implants, reductions, and biopsies do not interfere with infrared imaging. Breast infrared imaging is perfectly 100% safe to have during pregnancy or when nursing.

You will be requested to sign a thermography consent form before proceeding with imaging. After your scan we will give you an estimate of the expected date the reports will be available.