Q:  Are there any special preparations for me to take?

A: Please consider the following instructions for your test:

• Some medications or supplements (such as Beta-Blockers, Anti-Inflammatory drugs, Niacin) may affect the test result.  Please consult your Physician if you can stop taking them on the day of your test.
• Do Not use deodorants or powders  2 hours prior to test.
• Do Not use lotions, creams, make-up, perfumes for at least 2 hours prior to test.
• Do Not have any other treatments (such as chiropractic, massage) on the day of your test.
• Do Not take heavy sunbathe or tanning for a week before your test. Avoid sun exposure on the test day.
• Do Not use sauna for 2 days prior to your test.
• Do Not take a shower 2 hours prior to test.
• Do Not shave for 2 days prior the test.
• Do Not exercise on the test day.
• Do Not smoke 2 hours prior the test.
• Do Not eat or drink caffeine or alcohol products on test day
• Thermography should not be considered within 3 months of any chemotherapy, other radiations treatments or surgeries
• Do Not undergo thermography if you are sick(flu etc.) and have high fever.
• Do Not have thermography within 3 days of other breast exams.

Q:  How long does the test take?

A: 15-30 minutes depending on the test type(Breast, Whole body or other sections)

Q:  What is the thermography session like?

A: After your arrival in our office, you will put on a disposable gown in the thermography room and wait about 10 minutes to relax and adjust to the room temperature (around 70 F).  You will fill out a questionnaire required by the reporting Doctor(who will  “read” your thermography images). You will then sit in front of the thermography camera and a series of images will be taken by the Thermographer (a female if you are a lady). That is all there is to it!

Q:  Are there any side effects?

A: None. The process is Non-invasive. Taking thermography images is as safe as you take images with your regular camera.  Nothing will touch and nothing will be sent to your body.  No radiations, no breast (or other parts of the body)manipulation.

Q:  How often do I need thermography?

A: For breast screening the first test establishes a Baseline for future reference and comparison. In case of a severe abnormality, the reporting Doctor will give instructions how to proceed. Otherwise the normal procedure is to take another breast image 3 months after the baseline and then once a year thereafter. For other parts of the body or for special purposes the tests are done as needed.

Q:  How long does it take to get the test results?

A: Up to a week. The report can be emailed to you or you can pick up a printed copy from our office.

Q:  What are the prices?

A: Please refer to our price list on this website. Also remember that we often run special offers with considerable savings.