Pink Image Breast Thermography is firmly rooted in the origins of breast thermography history. Maurice Bales, President of Bales Scientific, invented the first digital infrared camera in 1979, and until 2010 was the only camera FDA approved for breast thermography.

Breast thermography research studies have shown that an abnormal breast thermogram is a definitive marker for potential risk of developing breast cancer, even more significant than family history.

Currently, all other cameras used for breast thermography are FDA approved for ONLY skin temperature variation. These cameras scan a very low number of optical lines, resulting in poor image quality and less detail of the breasts. All breast thermography research was performed on high optical line cameras and because of this; low optical line cameras cannot apply the results of this research to their imaging methods. Therefore, it is imperative to obtain breast thermography from practices that utilize high optical line cameras since these images are rich in the details required by the proper interpretation of breast thermography.

The Bales TIP (Thermal Image Processor) camera provides 600 optical lines of resolution, allowing for the most detailed infrared (heat) images of the breast. When imaging breast tissue for potential malignancies, it is important to utilize a high resolution, ultra sensitive infrared camera such as the Bales TIP camera. The Bales Tip FDA approved breast thermography camera has dominated the market for 4 decades. Superior technology is a key factor in certified breast thermography.

Pink Image Breast Thermography utilizes technology that increases early detection, promotes prevention, and ultimately saves lives. Pink Image Breast Thermography is a simple, non-invasive, no-contact, no radiation, and pain-free screening procedure for women of all ages. Pink Image Breast Thermography is safe for pregnant women, nursing mothers, women with implants, fibroids and dense breasts. This is the only breast screening recommended for all women ages 25-39 when breast cancer can be particularly aggressive.

Pink Image Breast Thermography is a superficial screening procedure which is able to monitor small changes or abnormalities in the fat and muscle layers by analyzing vascularity or blood flow in the breasts. Thermography's sensitivity makes it ideal for breast cancer screening and breast health treatment as it can detect minute changes in the breast tissue which can be monitored over time.

When the breast is cooled in a temperature controlled room, blood vessels of normal tissue may respond by constricting to conserve heat while tumor tissue and its blood vessels may remain hot. The vascular patterns frequently associated with tumors may emit more heat than their surrounding tissues, thus allowing them to be detected by Pink Image's heat sensing infrared camera.

Breast thermograms show highly specific thermal patterns in each individual woman. They provide a unique "thermal signature" that remains constant over years unless there is a change in an underlying condition. Thus, over time, it is possible to differentiate between cancers and benign conditions. Since the technology has the ability to accurately detect cancers over time, it becomes important to have a baseline early on in a woman's life. For this reason, women should have breast thermography performed as early as age 25.

Since Pink Image Breast Thermography can also screen for environmental estrogens, estrogen hormone therapies (bio-identical estrogen, flax and soy), as well as the body's naturally occurring estrogen, it is a valuable tool for monitoring hormone levels and breast health treatments. Please note hormone monitoring is just for breast health assessment and is not FDA approved for breast thermography.

Our revolutionary adjunctive approach to breast screening employs the highest resolution, ultra sensitive infrared camera available: 600 optical lines that may detect minute changes in breast tissue. These minute changes appear as temperature variations and may signal breast disease.

Pink Image Breast Thermography is revolutionizing the fight against breast cancer by providing the technology and experience to maintain long term breast health. Our premier services are unrivaled in the United States. There are only two recognized national thermography boards and Pink image is the only breast thermography clinic in Southern California that is certified by both boards. Pink Image Breast Thermography is also one of the few clinics whose reports follow the strict guidelines established by the national boards.

Pink Image Breast Thermography does not replace mammography. In fact, the two screening modalities are a great complement to each other. Since it has been determined that 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer; every possible means should be used to stop the epidemic. This is best accomplished with early detection through screening.

Pink Image Breast Thermography provides the technology to revolutionize the fight against breast cancer.

PINK REPORTS

Pink Image's camera is FDA approved for Breast Thermography. Notice rich details in images to the right.

The images to the right are from other Breast Thermography Clinics. This clinic's camera is not FDA approved for Breast Thermography. It is only FDA approved for skin temperature variations. Note lack of detail.

Many other clinics do not provide gray scale images as seen to the right with Pink Image. When interpreting these scans, the gray scale images provide the most information, as opposed to color images.

To contact us or schedule an appointment, please call us at one of our locations listed below:

Pink Image San Diego:
Phone: 619.723.8769

Pink Image Irvine:
Phone: 949.680.1880

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