Breast Thermography in Atlanta, GA

• Women who want to establish a personal baseline and track changes over time
• Women with dense breast tissue, which can make some other imaging harder to interpret
• Women with breast implants
• Women who want a screening option involving no radiation, safe to repeat as often as they wish
• Women monitoring a specific area of concern alongside their physician’s care
• Women who find compression-based imaging painful or difficult
• Anyone taking a preventative, whole-picture approach to their health

There is no age limit in either direction, and no body type the scan is unsuitable for.

Detailed report of key areas. Your report provides an in-depth analysis of your breasts, chest region and underarm lymph nodes. These areas matter for breast health because changes in temperature or blood flow can signal something worth a closer look. The imaging captures subtle physiological detail across all three.

Rainbow images (heat patterns). A vibrant colour scale represents temperature variation — warmer areas appear as reds and oranges, cooler areas as blues and greens. These heat maps highlight increased blood flow or inflammation.

Inverse grayscale images (vascular patterns). These reverse black and white tones to emphasise blood vessel activity, giving insight into circulation. Together with the rainbow images they build a multi-dimensional picture.

Independent expert interpretation. Your images are not read by the technician who takes them. A board-certified thermologist reviews every study and explains what the heat and vascular patterns indicate — whether findings are unremarkable or suggest a need for further investigation, you will have what you need to discuss next steps with your physician.

Or one other region instead. The standard scan covers breasts, chest and underarm lymph nodes. If you would rather image a different single region of the body, the same scan and the same price apply — just tell us when you book.

Robert L. Kane, DC, DABCT, FIACT has worked in thermal imaging since 1992. He holds Diplomate certification in Clinical Thermography from both the American Board of Clinical Thermography and the International Academy of Clinical Thermology, which named him a Fellow for his contributions to the field. He studied breast applications under Dr. William Hobbins, one of the field’s foremost authorities. He has served on the boards of both IACT and ABCT, trains thermography technicians, and has lectured on breast thermology at the Cleveland Clinic, Cedars-Sinai and the American Academy of Thermology. He runs an interpretation practice serving clients across the United States, Canada, Israel and the Philippines.

A non-invasive experience. An infrared camera captures images of your breasts, chest and underarm areas. There is no physical contact, no compression and no radiation.
The imaging process. You will stand in front of the camera in a private, temperature-controlled room. The imaging itself takes 5–10 minutes. Before it begins we will ask you to wait around 10–15 minutes so your skin temperature can stabilise in the controlled environment — this step is what makes the underlying patterns readable.
Comfort and ease. Thermography is painless and requires very little of you. Our technician will guide you through positioning.
Quick turnaround. Once imaging is complete your session is finished. Your report is typically ready within 7 business days.

The whole appointment takes about 30 minutes.

These steps matter more than they might seem. Skin temperature is what the camera reads, so anything that heats, cools or restricts circulation in the hours beforehand can obscure the patterns we are trying to see.

Avoid activities that affect temperature or circulation

• For at least 24 hours prior, avoid sun exposure or sunburn to the area being imaged
• Do not undergo massage, chiropractic care, acupuncture, physical therapy, ultrasound, dry needling, laser therapy or similar treatments on or near the area being imaged
• Avoid ice packs, heating pads, saunas, TENS units or any electrical muscle stimulation within 24 hours prior
• No strenuous exercise for at least 4 hours before your scan
• No smoking, alcohol or caffeine for at least 4 hours prior

Dress comfortably

Wear loose clothing that is easy to remove or adjust. Avoid tight-fitting garments that restrict circulation or leave marks on the skin.

• Do not wear external breast prostheses for at least 12 hours prior

Hair

Please bring a hair tie or band. Hair must be worn up and away from the face, not covering the forehead, neck or shoulders during imaging.

Keep skin clean and product-free

• No lotions, oils, creams, powders or makeup on the area being imaged
• No deodorant or antiperspirant for upper body or breast imaging
• Do not shave the area being imaged for at least 24 hours prior, as this can irritate the skin

Before your appointment

• Do not bathe or take a hot shower within 1 hour of your scan
• If medically appropriate, avoid pain medications or vasoactive drugs beforehand — check with your doctor if unsure

Specific to breast imaging

• Do not nurse within 1 hour of the exam; allow as much time as you can
• Be ready to tell us which breast was last used and which is favoured

Health considerations

If you have a recent sunburn or skin burn, we may need to reschedule. Please bring any prior imaging reports or medical documentation relating to areas of concern.