DEXA Scan
Curious about your bone density or body composition? Our unique easy to understand reports will be fully explained during your visit. Quick, painless, and informative - appointments available within days.
What is a DEXA Scan?
A DEXA scan (Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) is a low dose X-ray that measures bone density, fat mass and lean mass. Scans take a few minutes, but during your 45 minute appointment we will talk you through your in depth report to ensure you get the most out of your visit. At BodyView we offer two types of DEXA scan a body composition scan and an osteoporosis scan.
Which type of DEXA scan is right for me?
Body Composition Scan
Providing in depth analysis of bone density, lean mass and fat mass. DEXA is considered the gold standard for body composition analysis.
Osteoporosis Scan
Our detailed hip and spine bone density scans are ideal for assessing your risk of bone disorders such as Osteoporosis, and for people more at risk, a fracture risk assesment.
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Visit our facility in Whiteley, Hampshire, between Southampton and Portsmouth just off the M27. With easy motorway access from Reading, Bournemouth, West Sussex, and Surrey.
Get our unique easy to understand reports and instantly discover more about your bone health and body composition. No need for a doctor's referral.
Who should have a DEXA Scan?
If you would like insights into any of the following a DEXA scan would be useful for you:
Bone Health: Check for osteoporosis risk factors or monitor the impact of medications.
Women's Health: Tailored scans for women, addressing concerns related to oestrogen deficiency caused by early menopause, hysterectomy, or other factors affecting bone density.
Weight Management: Get a detailed analysis of your body composition for better-informed weight management strategies.
Visceral Fat: If you're on oral steroid medication, our scans help monitor its impact on both bone health and body composition, with a specific focus on visceral fat.
Activity Impact: Understand how your activity levels influence both bone density and body composition, addressing concerns related to both excessive and lack of exercise.
Smoking Effects: Explore how smoking impacts not just bone density but also overall body composition, including visceral fat.
Alcohol and Testosterone: Get detailed insights into the impact of excessive alcohol and testosterone deficiency on both bone health and body composition in men.
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Empower yourself with a comprehensive understanding of your bone density and body composition. Schedule a DEXA scan with us today and embark on a holistic journey to better health.
Body Composition Test Results
Here is an example of a DEXA Body Composition Report, which provides comprehensive details on body composition, bone density, visceral fat, and muscle mass. This report also includes comparisons to age and sex-matched peer groups, as well as young healthy adults. It serves as a valuable tool, especially within the context of a weight loss strategy.
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Here is an example of a DEXA Osteoporosis report, which provides comprehensive details on your bone density. This report also includes comparisons to age and sex-matched peer groups, as well as young healthy adults. It serves as a valuable tool, especially for the diagnosis or management of osteoporosis.
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Our DEXA Bone Health bundle gives you complete insight into your body composition as well as a separate hip and spine scan for definitive overall bone health.