Preparation

The best way to prepare for an MRI is to follow your usual routine. You should eat normally the day of the exam, and feel free to take prescription medications. Do not wear makeup, because some brands contain metal particles.

Before the exam, you will also be asked to remove all metal materials, such as jewelry, keys and wallets. You may be asked to wear a hospital gown, because the metal on zippers, buttons or belts may interfere with the magnet in the MRI.

All belongings will be kept safely until after the MRI.