The Harley Street Breast Clinic

Routine and rapid breast screening with same-day diagnosis, advice and treatments for all breast problems.

3rd Floor, 148 Harley Street, London, W1G 7LG

Ultrasound

An ultrasound scan is very similar to the type of imaging that is carried out during pregnancy. It works by using a harmless very high frequency sound which is not audible.

It is particularly effective in younger women who have denser breast tissue that does not show such detail on mammography. Ultrasound scans are also effective for breast diagnosis in all age groups, and many women will be advised to have a mammogram and an ultrasound scan.

The ultrasound scan is carried out by a Consultant Breast Radiologist, who specialises in breast radiology. The examination is carried out with the patient lying on her back. A small amount of warm gel on the skin to aid the transmission of the ultrasound waves, then the Consultant Radiologist will move the ultrasound probe over the skin pressing gently.

Contact our Breast Care Team

If you would like to book an appointment or if you are a doctor who would like to refer a patient then please call our Breast Care Team on +44 (0)20 7908 6071 or email us here.