Patient Preparation

HE@T Thermography recommends that you follow the patient preparations provided below before thermography screenings.

Day of the image:

• Do not use lotions or liniments
• Avoid coffee and energy drinks
• Do not shave underarms or use deodorant (breast thermogram only)
• Do not smoke 2 hours before

24 Hours before image:

• Avoid chiropractic adjustment 
• Avoid sun bathing and tanning beds
• Avoid exercise, massage or physical therapy
• Avoid hot baths and steam rooms

3 months before image:                                   

• No major surgeries
• No breast feeding
• Stop lactation
• No chemotherapy