What Do “Hot Spots” Mean on a Thermography Scan? You've just had your thermography scan, and your report mentions a “hot spot” in a particular area. Or maybe you're preparing for your first appointment and want to understand what the results might show. To learn more about Thermography basics, start with reading this article . Either way, one of the most common questions we hear at ThermaImage is: What exactly does it mean when thermography shows elevated heat in a specific l