Can I wear tights in an MRI?

These magnets can cause the metal in your clothing to turn into a projectile, damaging your clothing and potentially causing harm to fall on you. Do not dress in tight and restrictive clothing — An MRI scan takes time, so you don’t want to be lying there for up to an hour in tight and restrictive clothing.

Do you take pants off for MRI?

You will be asked to remove any clothing containing metal and all jewelry. You will be provided metal free clothing to change into such as gown, shorts or pants.

Can MRI see through clothing?

The magnet on the MRI is very strong. For your safety, it is LDC’s policy that all patients undress and put on a gown to ensure that we do not get any artifacts from threads or hidden metal in your clothing. Not only for your safety, but we also want to make sure nothing obscures the images.

Do you have to remove your bra for an MRI?

The day of the scan: Metal buttons and zippers on pants are okay. Do not use any hairclips and be prepared to remove jewellery. For women, if possible, do not wear an underwire bra (the metal can throw off the magnetic field).

Is spandex okay for MRI?

Doctors are warning patients not to wear spandex clothing when coming in for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedure. Fabrics that use spandex often have metallic threads that could react with the machine and cause burns on patients.

What happens if you cough during an MRI?

Take a ​cough suppressant if you think you’ll need one. Coughing during an MRI may cause movements that require starting over. Just make sure your healthcare provider says it’s OK to do so.

Can I wear mascara during an MRI?

5. Don’t wear makeup. Some cosmetics contain metals that can interact with MRI magnets, so on the day of the MRI don’t wear makeup or nail polish. Also, minimize hair products and forgo antiperspirants and sunscreens, which contain metals, just to be safe.

What happens if I cough during an MRI scan?

If you have a cough or cold, consider taking a cough suppressant or decongestant prior to you visit. You may be reminded not to cough or move during the scan, and this includes scratching any itches that arise. If you do move in any manner during the scan, they may have to begin that sequence over again.