Patient Preparation:

Thermal imaging is a heat sensitive test. Anything which creates heat should be avoided prior to testing. Excessive metabolic activity, friction, or any of the activities listed below which will alter heat readings.

1 Month Prior:

• No minor breast surgery, i.e. biopsy (We may still perform testing after biopsy. Write this in intake form.)
• Must wait a minimum of 4-6 weeks post CoolSculpting procedures before having thermal imaging.

1 Week Prior:

• Be cautious of too much sun exposure in order to avoid an sunburn. Appointment will need to be rescheduled should active sunburn be present.

48 Hours Prior:

• Men with beards should shave their face and neck, as well as backs.
• Avoid all tanning and limit sun exposure.

24 Hours Prior:

• Avoid chiropractic care, massage therapy or acupuncture.
• No saunas, steam baths, hot tubs, heating pads, or hot water bottles.
• No analgesic creams or balms.
• Do not shave underarms (Should be done prior but is not a requirement).
• Reschedule if you are feeling feverish or ill in any way.
• Refrain from sexual activity.

Day of Exam:

• Do not use creams, lotions, cosmetics, ointments, deodorant, antiperspirants, powders or any other skin product
• Please bring a hair tie to remove hair from your forehead and back of neck
• Remove all piercings and jewelry prior to exam, unless unable to.

4 Hours Prior:

• Avoid hot showers or shaving
• Avoid physical therapy or exercise
• No coffee, tea, soda, or other beverages containing caffeine. No alcoholic beverages.
• Do not smoke cigarettes or use any product which contains nicotine
• Do not use a heated seats.
• Women- do not wear a bra for the 4 hours leading up to the exam.

2 Hours Before the Exam:

• Avoid hot or cold liquids
• Avoid chewing gum
• Avoid using a cell phone to ear. You can text, speaker and GPS.
• Do not wear a smart watch.
• Avoid heated seats

Prior to and During Exam:

• Please inform us if you have a hot flash during the session
• Try to relax prior to and during the exam. Stress can affect your exam. 

Revision: 1.1  7/2023