Body Composition Scan: $175
Bone Density Scan: $125
Body composition with Bone density: $225 ($50 savings if performed together).
LOSE Fat and GAIN LEAN MUSCLE with a DEXASCAN!
At Magnolia Aesthetics and Wellness, we proudly offer advanced Hologic DexaScan technology to provide comprehensive insights into your body composition and bone health. Whether you're pursuing fitness goals, managing weight, or safeguarding against bone loss, a DexaScan is a valuable tool for understanding your body's unique profile. IT IS THE GOLD STANDARD for body composition analysis.
What is a DexaScan?
A DexaScan (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) is a non-invasive, quick, and highly accurate imaging
technology. It uses low-level X-rays to measure and analyze two key health metrics:
- Body Composition: Provides a detailed breakdown of your body fat, lean muscle mass, and visceral fat.
- Bone Density: Assesses the strength and density of your bones to identify potential risks for osteoporosis or fractures.
Why Do You Need a Body Composition Scan?
A body composition scan offers more than just weight or BMI. It provides critical details about your body, helping you:
- Understand Your Fat Distribution: Determine where fat is stored, including dangerous visceral fat.
- Track Lean Muscle Mass: Monitor changes in muscle over time, crucial for fitness and overall health.
- Evaluate Fitness Progress: Measure the impact of workouts, diets, or weight-loss medications like Ozempic.
- Personalize Goals: Optimize training, diet, or medical interventions based on precise data.
Why Is Visceral Fat Important?
Visceral fat surrounds your internal organs and poses a significant risk to health if elevated. High levels are linked to:
- Increased risk of heart disease.
- Type 2 diabetes.
- Certain cancers.
Knowing your visceral fat levels empowers you to take preventive actions, including dietary changes, exercise, or medical consultation.
Why Know Your Lean Muscle Mass?
Lean muscle mass plays a vital role in your overall health. It impacts:
- Metabolism: More muscle means higher calorie burn.
- Strength and Mobility: Essential for daily activities and reducing injury risk.
- Aging Well: Muscle mass naturally declines with age; tracking it helps maintain long-term functionality.
Our Hologic DexaScan provides granular details on muscle distribution, helping you set realistic goals for building or preserving muscle.
The Detail You Can Expect
The Hologic DexaScan delivers a precise and comprehensive report, including:
- Percentage and weight of body fat, lean mass, and bone.
- Visceral fat levels.
- Regional analysis (arms, legs, trunk, etc.).
This data offers a clear roadmap to better health and fitness.
Bone Density Scans: Why They Matter
Bone density scans evaluate your bone strength and risk of fractures. They’re especially crucial for:
- Preventing Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis, often called a “silent disease,” causes bones to become brittle and fragile leading to, fractures from minor falls or even normal activities. Long recovery times and potential loss of mobility. Life threatening complications with severe cases. Early detection allows for intervention before bones weaken significantly.
- Identifying Osteopenia: This is a condition where bone density is lower than normal but not yet osteoporosis. Often, it begins in women in their mid-40s due to hormonal changes during perimenopause.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why choose a DEXA Scan?
To work smarter towards your goals and get the results you want, you must first get to know your unique body composition.
- Accurate- Most traditional body composition tests have a 5-15% error rate. With only a 1-2% error rate, a DEXA Scan is the industry’s most precise and reliable way to measure body composition and bone density.
- Comprehensive- A DEXA Scan is the only method available that distinguishes between body fat mass, lean mass and bone mineral content so you have the most comprehensive view of your body composition.
- Comparative- A DEXA Scan compares both the left- and right-side lean muscle in your arms, legs and trunk region so you can discover any muscular imbalances due to overuse or injury.
- Simple- There is no need to fast, limit caffeine or eliminate water from your body before a DEXA Scan in order to get accurate results. A scan is simple, fast and non-invasive.
What results will I get from a DEXA Scan?
- Body Fat Percentage
- Visceral Fat (VAT)
- Lean Muscle Mass
- Bone Mineral Density
When sould I get a bone dentisty scan?
- Women aged 45 and older or earlier if there's a family history of osteoporosis.
- Individuals with risk factors like smoking, low body weight, or chronic steroid use.
- Those with a history of fractures from minimal trauma.
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