During the mammography procedure, our specialist will ask you to change into a hospital gown. Then, you are taken to the mammography room in our center. You will be asked to stand facing the mammography machine. This machine has an X-ray device, to which is fixed a clear plastic plate-like attachment called a paddle.
You will be asked to place your breast on the paddle. Another similar plastic paddle will be placed on the top side of your breast. You will feel some pressure as the plate gently compresses your breast. This type of compression helps the tissues spread out evenly and ensures that the best images are available in the mammogram.
Once the mammogram machine is switched on, and the digital X-ray is taken, multiple images of the breast tissue begin to form on the computer screen. Each image represents a section of the tissue. Our specialist will reposition your breast to get the images from all angles. Then the same procedure is repeated on the other breast and the mammography is performed.
The entire procedure is non-invasive and most women don’t feel any pain. The compression might cause minor discomfort for the first few seconds, but this is completely normal. Once the procedure is complete, you won’t experience any pain, redness, or swelling. Dr. Naser Rahbar, MD. is a highly competent, empathetic, and board-certified diagnostic radiologist. He is very sensitive to the needs of his patients. You can trust him for safe and discreet care.