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.

 
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 showers 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 the 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.  Underwear can remain on but will be lowered to the 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.