The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road, SW1W 8RH London
Private Breast Ultrasound Scan
IMAGING TECHNIQUE USED TO SCREEN FOR BREAST ABNORMALITIES.
A type of scan that uses high-frequency sound waves to create a detailed image of your breast tissue.
What is a breast ultrasound?
An ultrasound diagnostic scan is often carried out when a lump or change in the breast is felt or an abnormality is detected on a mammogram. This will often provide valuable additional information about the nature and cause of the abnormality.
An ultrasound may also be used if you have dense breast tissue, are under the age of 35, or are pregnant. Ultrasound is non-invasive and does not use ionizing radiation.
Need to know
Breast ultrasound is carried out by a HCA UK specialist consultant breast radiologist. You will be asked to lie on your back, before a small amount of gel is applied to the area to be scanned. A transducer (handheld device) is pressed against the gelled area, and moved back and forth. The transducer emits high-frequency sound waves, which reflect off breast tissues beneath your skin to create a detailed image on the screen. The entire process will take less than half an hour to complete. It does not hurt and there are no known risks.
There are no special preparations for a breast ultrasound. It is normally carried out as an outpatient procedure, which means you will not stay overnight in hospital. You should be able to go home straight after.
After having your ultrasound you can return to normal daily activities. The radiologist will review your imaging and will discuss the findings with you. A report will be sent to your referring consultant or GP.
Our Private Breast Ultrasound Scan locations
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
London Breast Institute
Women's Health Centre W1G 9QP London
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.