Most people can go home after a few hours of monitoring. Someone should drive you home. 

You will have another mammogram, ultrasound, and/or MRI after treatment to see how you responded. After that, you will see your clinician to discuss your response and the next steps.

• Wear a sports bra or tight fitting bra to minimize bruising. 

• Leave the dressing on for 24 hours, then you may remove and shower. 

• Use an ice pack and/or acetaminophen for discomfort, if needed. Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen until after the day of the procedure. 

• Do not put any creams or medicines on the wound. 

• Replace the bandage until the wound is closed, usually 24-48 hours. 

• Do not soak the wound in a bath or pool until the wound is completely healed (around 72 hours).

• You may drive yourself in 24 hours. 

• No exercise or exertion until the wound is completely healed (around 72 hours).

Symptoms you may notice: 

• You may feel groggy from the medicines used to keep you comfortable. Headache and nausea may occur but usually do not last longer than 12-24 hours.

• You may have soreness and bruising around the wound. This should improve over 1-2 weeks.

• You will be given an ice pack to help with discomfort. Put it in the freezer when it warms then use it again.