DEXA Body Composition Scan

DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) body composition scanning at Capio Privathospital provides the most precise non-invasive measurement of body fat, lean muscle mass, bone mineral density, and visceral fat distribution available in clinical practice. The technology uses two low-energy X-ray beams at different energy levels to differentiate between fat, lean tissue, and bone with a precision that bioimpedance scales, skinfold measurements, and…

The scan takes 15 to 30 minutes and produces a detailed report showing total body fat percentage, regional fat distribution across arms, legs, trunk, and the android/gynoid regions, lean mass by body segment, bone mineral density, and an estimate of visceral adipose tissue — the metabolically active fat surrounding internal organs that is strongly correlated with cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and inflammatory conditions.

A 6-hour fast is required before the scan to ensure consistent measurement conditions. The radiation dose is extremely low — roughly equivalent to a few hours of natural background exposure and far below a standard chest X-ray. This makes DEXA suitable for repeat scanning at regular intervals to track body composition changes over time, whether for fitness goals, weight management, post-surgical rehabilitation, or metabolic health monitoring.