What patients often ask
Is the Imagio scan painful?
No. The procedure is non-invasive and uses no needles or incisions. You may feel gentle pressure from the probe, similar to a standard ultrasound, but most patients find it entirely comfortable.
Does it use radiation?
No. Imagio uses safe laser light and sound waves — not X-rays or radiation of any kind — making it a reassuring option for regular monitoring.
Who is the Imagio scan for?
Imagio is designed for anyone who has been referred for further evaluation of a suspicious breast lesion or mass. Your doctor will advise whether it is the right choice for your situation.
How is this different from a regular ultrasound?
Standard ultrasound shows the shape and structure of tissue. Imagio adds functional information — such as blood vessel patterns around a mass — which are important indicators of whether something is likely to be benign or malignant. This gives your doctor a much more complete picture.
Will I need a biopsy after this scan?
Not necessarily. Imagio is specifically designed to help doctors determine when a biopsy is truly necessary, helping to avoid unnecessary procedures when the evidence suggests a mass is benign.