Type
DEXA Scan
Duration
30 min
A medical-grade DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan measuring lean muscle mass, body fat percentage, visceral fat distribution, and bone mineral density with precise regional breakdowns. Performed at the Cenegenics Dallas center on Turtle Creek Blvd as part of the Performance Health Assessment. Results provide an objective baseline for tracking changes in body composition and bone health over time, with physician interpretation integrated into the personalized optimization plan.
About this treatment
DEXA scanning is the clinical gold standard for body composition measurement — far more accurate than bioelectrical impedance scales, hydrostatic weighing, or BMI calculations. Cenegenics Dallas includes a DEXA scan as a core diagnostic component of every Performance Health Assessment, performed on-site at the Turtle Creek Boulevard clinic.
The DEXA machine emits two low-dose X-ray beams at different energy levels, allowing the system to distinguish bone mineral content, lean soft tissue (muscle), and fat mass with high precision. Unlike consumer body fat scales that estimate based on electrical conductivity, DEXA provides segmental measurements — showing exactly how muscle and fat are distributed across your trunk, arms, and legs. Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) — the metabolically active fat…
Bone mineral density results are reported as T-scores and Z-scores, enabling the Cenegenics physician to identify early-stage osteopenia or assess fracture risk before symptoms appear. For patients on hormone optimization protocols, quarterly DEXA tracking over 12–24 months provides objective confirmation that BHRT or nutraceutical interventions are preserving or rebuilding bone density.
Included as part of the Performance Health Assessment. Contact Cenegenics Dallas for standalone scan pricing.