Soft Tissue Ultrasound

Soft tissue concerns can bring questions about what’s happening beneath the surface. A soft tissue ultrasound provides detailed, real-time images that can help evaluate lumps, masses, cysts, and other areas of concern without radiation. At SonoBreasts in Santa Monica, California, ultrasound sonographer Jasmine Khorsandi and the medical team provide ultrasound services in a welcoming, patient-focused setting. Contact SonoBreasts by phone or request your ultrasound online today.

What is a soft tissue ultrasound?

A soft tissue ultrasound is a noninvasive imaging exam that uses sound waves to create real-time images of tissues and structures beneath your skin. It can provide a closer look at areas that may be difficult to evaluate during a physical examination.

Unlike imaging methods that use ionizing radiation, ultrasound uses sound waves to produce images and is generally a simple, comfortable imaging option.

At SonoBreasts, you can rely on your sonographer to provide soft tissue ultrasound services in a welcoming, patient-focused setting.

What can a soft tissue ultrasound detect?

Depending on the area being examined, a soft tissue ultrasound can provide detailed images that help your provider evaluate:

• Lipomas
• Cysts
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Soft tissue masses
• Areas of swelling or tenderness
• Other unusual or unexplained findings

The images can show the size, shape, and location of a finding, as well as whether it appears solid or fluid-filled. These details may help your provider determine whether you need additional evaluation.

What should I expect during a soft tissue ultrasound?

A soft tissue ultrasound is typically a straightforward and comfortable procedure. During your appointment, your sonographer helps position you so the area being examined is easily accessible.

They apply a small amount of ultrasound gel to your skin. Next, they gently move a handheld transducer over the area. Sound waves create images of the underlying tissues, which your sonographer may capture from different angles. Most soft tissue ultrasounds require little or no preparation.

How does a soft tissue ultrasound work?

During a soft tissue ultrasound, a handheld transducer sends high-frequency sound waves into your body. As these waves travel through your tissues, they produce echoes that are captured by the transducer and converted into images on a monitor.

Your sonographer then views the area in real time and captures images for evaluation. The technology uses sound waves rather than ionizing radiation, making it a useful option for examining soft tissue concerns.

For the lumps, bumps, and unexplained spots that leave you wondering, a soft tissue ultrasound offers a closer look beneath your skin without radiation or a lengthy imaging process. The exam is simple and comfortable and can provide useful information to help turn uncertainty into greater peace of mind.

If you have an area of concern you’d like to have evaluated, contact SonoBreasts by phone or request your soft tissue ultrasound online today.