Before Your Appointment
To prevent temporary physiological changes from affecting your scan results, please avoid the following:
24 Hours Before
-No tanning beds or excessive sun exposure. Sunburn and heat absorption can create misleading temperature patterns.
-Avoid strenuous physical therapy, heavy exercise, massage, or electromyography. These activities stimulate circulation and can interfere with thermal consistency.
2 Hours Before
-Do not chew gum. Jaw activity increases facial and neck temperature.
-No hot beverages. Hot liquids warm the upper body and can distort thermal imaging of the head, neck, chest, and abdomen.
-No smoking. Smoking alters blood flow and affects thermal readings.
Day Of Your Appointment
-Do not apply lotions, liniments, oils, deodorant, or topical products to the skin. These can trap or alter heat on the surface of the body.
-Makeup is acceptable, as long as it does not contain heavy reflective or temperature-altering products.
What to Expect During Your Visit
We aim to make your experience comfortable, private, and stress-free. Here’s what the appointment will look like:
-No dietary or medication changes are required. Continue your routine normally unless instructed otherwise by your physician.
-You will remove all jewelry prior to imaging, as metal retains heat and disrupts accurate readings.
-You’ll be asked to disrobe and change into a medical gown we provide. This helps normalize your body temperature and allows the imaging area to remain uncovered.
-Hair must be off your face, neck, and shoulders. We provide hair ties and clips, but you may bring your own if preferred.
-A temperature acclimation period may be required before imaging begins. This allows your body to reach a stable baseline in our temperature-controlled room.
Throughout the process, your comfort and privacy remain our top priority. Our certified thermographer will guide you step-by-step and answer any questions you may have.
If you have any concerns about your ability to follow these guidelines, or if you’d like to discuss how recent medical treatments, medications, or health changes may affect your results, please reach out to us prior to your appointment. Our team is happy to answer questions and help you prepare so that your scan is as accurate and informative as possible.We truly appreciate your cooperation and the care you take in preparing for your visit. Every step you follow supports the quality of your imaging and helps us deliver reliable insights into your health. At Thermography Advantage, our goal is to provide a calm, comfortable experience paired with high-quality thermal imaging you can trust.We look forward to welcoming you to the clinic and providing you with clear, meaningful results that help you take a proactive role in your wellness. If anything comes up before your appointment, please don’t hesitate to contact us—we’re here to support you every step of the way.
NOTICE:
For your safety and to ensure the most accurate thermal readings possible, please be aware of the following important medical guidelines
Thermal imaging cannot be performed if you are currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatments. These states naturally alter your physiology and create temperature fluctuations that can obscure or mimic clinical findings. Your body’s thermal patterns need time to settle back into their normal, baseline rhythms, which is why we require a waiting period of three months after any of these conditions have ended before performing a scan. This ensures that the imaging we capture is trustworthy, meaningful, and safe for you.
If you have had recent surgery, the area that was operated on cannot be imaged until three full months have passed. Surgical sites experience changes in circulation, inflammation, and tissue healing that can dramatically influence surface temperatures for an extended period. These temporary changes can make it difficult to interpret true underlying physiology.
However, all other areas of your body may still be scanned, and many clients choose to move forward with partial imaging when appropriate. If you're unsure whether your specific procedure affects your appointment, please let us know—we’re happy to review your situation and guide you.
These guidelines are designed to protect your well-being while ensuring that every thermographic scan we conduct provides clear, clinically reliable information. Our goal is always to give you the most accurate, helpful, and actionable results possible while keeping you comfortable and supported throughout the entire process.
