Body Composition
Body Composition — DEXA Scan
Start your journey with advanced knowledge about your body. DEXA gives you a precise understanding of your composition including your body fat (visceral and subcutaneous), your total bone mineral density and lean mass.
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What you’ll learn
Body fat
Total and segmental body fat, with your subcutaneous vs. visceral fat breakdown.
Lean mass
How your muscle is distributed across your arms, legs, and trunk.
Bone density
Your total bone mineral density from the gold-standard measurement method.
Your baseline
A precise starting point so every rescan accurately measures your progress.
Pricing
DEXA Scan
30 min
Get started with a DEXA scan for a body composition baseline. Returning client rescans are $150.
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DEXA Scan FAQs
- What is a DEXA Scan?
- DEXA (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) is a quick, non-invasive assessment that is the gold standard in body composition measurement.
- What information does a DEXA Scan provide?
- A DEXA Scan measures your bone mineral density, lean mass, and body fat with total and segmental analysis, including your subcutaneous vs. visceral fat breakdown. Data is reported in pounds, with kilograms available on request.
- How should I prepare for my DEXA Scan?
- Wear minimal, casual clothing free of metal (zippers, underwire, rivets).
- Avoid solid food for 2 hours prior to your scan.
- Maintain normal hydration.
- Pacemakers and implants are safe for DEXA scanning.
- Postpone your scan if you are or may be pregnant.
- Women who menstruate should avoid scanning in the 3–5 days before their cycle.
- How long does a DEXA Scan take?
- Your appointment is scheduled for 30 minutes. The DEXA Scan itself takes anywhere from 6 to 15 minutes, followed by an explanation of your results.
- What should I expect during my DEXA Scan?
- You will lie down on the DEXA Scan table and hold still for the duration of the scan.
- Is there radiation involved?
- The dose is very low — equivalent to about two days' worth of normal background radiation.
- Does menstruation affect my results?
- Women who are menstruating are recommended to come during or between periods.