Thank you for choosing Advanced Thermal Imaging for your wellness and preventative care. Here are a few guidelines to follow prior to your imaging appointment.
Imaging Instructions
Special Instructions for your thermography imaging:
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No breast surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatments 3 months prior to your imaging.
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No breast biopsy for one month prior.
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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:
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Avoid exercise or heavy physical activity.
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No massage or lymph treatments.
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No chiropractic adjustments.
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No saunas, steam baths or hot tubs.
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No hot or cold packs.
Day of Exam:
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Avoid heavy make up. Oil based products on the body will affect accurate detection by the camera.
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No hot shower within 4 hours of imaging.
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Avoid deodorant or creams on the skin, especially oils.
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No heat lamps or sunburn – you will have to reschedule
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Do not shave area to be imaged.
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For head imaging, do not eat for at least 2 hours prior.
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No gum chewing.
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Avoid A/C in the car blowing directly on the patient.
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Have your hair off your face and neck.
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Underwear is required.
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You will be asked to remove all jewelry in the area to be imaged.