Type
DEXA Scan
Duration
10 min
What's included
8 deliverables in this treatment
- 10-minute DEXA scan (fully clothed)
- Body fat percentage — total and regional
- Lean muscle mass — total and by limb
- Bone mineral density measurement
- Visceral adipose tissue quantification
- Resting metabolic rate estimate
- Instant results via online dashboard
- Historical tracking against previous scans
A 10-minute DEXA scan measuring body fat percentage, lean muscle mass, bone mineral density, visceral fat, and resting metabolic rate with clinical-grade accuracy. Results are delivered instantly through an online dashboard that tracks changes over time.
About this treatment
The BodySpec DEXA Body Composition Scan uses dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry to provide the most accurate available measurement of body composition outside of a research laboratory. The entire process takes approximately 10 minutes from arrival to results.
During the scan, clients lie fully clothed on a padded table while the DEXA arm passes over the body. The scanner emits two low-energy X-ray beams at different frequencies, which are absorbed differently by bone, lean tissue, and fat tissue. This differential absorption allows the system to calculate precise measurements for each tissue type across every region of the body.
The scan report includes total body fat percentage, regional fat distribution (arms, legs, trunk, android, gynoid), lean muscle mass by region, bone mineral density, visceral adipose tissue measurement, and estimated resting metabolic rate. Regional breakdown is particularly valuable because it reveals asymmetries between left and right sides and identifies where fat is being stored — visceral fat around organs carries significantly higher health risk…
Good to know
- Duration
- ~10 minutes total
- Accuracy
- Clinical-grade DEXA — gold standard
- Radiation
- 0.4 μSv (less than a domestic flight)
- Results
- Instant via online dashboard
Who is this for?
Athletes tracking body composition changes from training, individuals measuring progress during weight loss, fitness enthusiasts who want objective data beyond scale weight, clinical patients monitoring bone density, and anyone seeking affordable DEXA scanning without a doctor referral
Preparation required
Wear comfortable clothing without metal (athletic wear is ideal). No fasting required. Stay hydrated — dehydration can slightly affect lean mass readings. Avoid exercise for 2 hours before the scan for most consistent results. No jewellery or metal accessories needed on the scanning area.
About the clinic
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Clinical team
BodySpec physicians order each scan, ensuring clinical oversight. Trained scanning technicians operate the DEXA equipment and guide clients through the process. Results are generated automatically by the DEXA system and made available through the client dashboard.
Languages: english
Treatment highlights
- 10-minute DEXA scan (fully clothed)
- Body fat percentage — total and regional
+6 more items in What's included
US$39 per single scan (as low as). HSA and FSA eligible. No referral required — BodySpec physicians order the scan.