What clothes do you wear for a mammogram?
What to wear and what NOT to wear to your mammogram
- Wear a two-piece outfit. You will have to remove your top and put on a hospital gown for the screening so choose one that will be easy to remove.
- Do not wear deodorant. It could rub off on the machine.
- Do not wear lotions, perfume, creams or powders.
Do you have to take off all your clothes for a mammogram?
If you forget, no need to worry, but our staff will ask you to wipe it off prior to the mammogram. DON’T wear a dress or one-piece outfit. It’s best to wear two pieces (pants/skirt with a top) so you can keep your bottoms on during the exam. DON’T go right before or during your period.
Do I have to take pants off for mammogram?
What you wear to a mammogram won’t affect the procedure or test results. However, you’ll need to remove any clothing from the waist up, so you may be more comfortable if you avoid one-piece outfits like dresses and jumpsuits.
What do you wear to breast screening?
You’ll need to undress, in a private changing area, so you are naked from the waist up. You may be given a hospital gown to put on. You’ll be called into the X-ray room and the mammographer will explain what will happen. The mammographer will place your breast onto the X-ray machine.
Can I wear earrings for a mammogram?
Most jewelry is okay to wear during a mammogram. The mammographer will have you move any pendants on necklaces away from the chest while positioning. Small earrings and accessories are usually fine.
Can I wear jeans to a mammogram?
We ask women to not wear deodorant, powder, lotion or perfume on the day of their exam as they could show up on the mammogram. For your comfort, we recommend wearing a two-piece outfit, so you are able to keep your pants or skirt on during the mammogram.
Can you wear makeup to mammogram?
Can I wear makeup during a mammogram? You can wear cosmetics on your face during your mammogram, but don’t put anything below your jawline. If you use bronzer or body makeup on your chest, you should not put it on before your mammogram. As with your deodorant, you can apply any body cosmetics after your appointment.
Can I wear jewelry during a mammogram?
Most jewelry is okay to wear during a mammogram. The mammographer will have you move any pendants on necklaces away from the chest while positioning. Small earrings and accessories are usually fine. You could be asked to remove large dangling earrings as they could get in the image.
Can I shave my armpits before a mammogram?
Don’t use deodorant before your mammogram. Armpits need to be shaved. Avoid using deodorants, antiperspirants, powders, lotions, creams or perfumes under your arms or on your breasts.
Can I wear makeup for mammogram?
Can you wear perfume to a mammogram?
Avoid using deodorants, antiperspirants, powders, lotions, creams, or perfumes under your arms or on your breasts. Particles in these products might show up on your mammogram and cause undue alarm or confusion.
Can you wear jeans during a mammogram?
For your comfort, we recommend wearing a two-piece outfit, so you are able to keep your pants or skirt on during the mammogram.