Body composition
Body Fat Percentage Analysis
A DEXA scan measures your body fat percentage directly — separating fat from muscle and showing where it’s stored — rather than estimating it from height and weight. It’s a far more accurate and consistent number than BMI or a smart scale, for $250 in Wayne, PA.
DEXA versus BMI and the scale
Most people measure body fat with tools that only estimate it. A bathroom scale reports weight. BMI is a ratio of weight to height. A smart scale adds a bioelectrical-impedance guess that can move with how hydrated you are or when you last ate. None of these can actually see how much of your body is fat and how much is muscle.
A DEXA scan measures fat tissue directly and reports your body fat percentage for your whole body and region by region. Because it measures rather than estimates, the number is both more accurate and more consistent from one visit to the next — which is what makes it useful for tracking real change over time.
This matters most when weight alone is misleading. Someone can be at a “normal” BMI and still carry a high proportion of fat, or weigh more than expected simply because they carry more muscle. A body fat percentage tells the story that weight can’t.
What’s a healthy body fat percentage?
There is no single number that is right for everyone. Healthy body fat ranges vary with age and sex, and what’s appropriate for one person’s goals may differ for another.
Rather than framing your result as a grade to pass or fail, we present it as information: a clear starting point you can discuss with your own physician and revisit over time. Your report shows the number plainly, without judgment and without an agenda.
If you plan to track change, it helps to scan under similar conditions each time so your results stay comparable. We’ll walk you through a few simple ways to do that.
The scan and pricing
The scan
A complete picture of your body composition
- About ten minutes, lying comfortably on a padded table while the scanner passes over you.
- No fasting, no needles, no discomfort.
- A clear, easy-to-read report explaining your results.
Pricing
$250
Single scan
One flat price. No memberships, no hidden fees. Reserve your time online — a card is required to book.
Common questions
How is DEXA body fat different from a smart scale?
A smart scale estimates body fat using bioelectrical impedance, which can shift with hydration, meals, and time of day. DEXA measures fat tissue directly and reports it region by region, so results are more accurate and more consistent between visits.
Is body fat percentage better than BMI?
BMI is only weight relative to height and cannot tell muscle from fat. Two people with the same BMI can have very different body compositions. A body fat percentage from DEXA describes what your weight is actually made of.
What is a healthy body fat percentage?
Healthy ranges vary with age, sex, and individual goals, and are best interpreted alongside the rest of your health picture. We report your number clearly and leave interpretation to you and your physician.
How accurate is the measurement?
DEXA is a highly accurate, reproducible method used in clinical and research settings, which is why it is well suited to establishing a baseline and tracking change.
Do I need a referral, and what does it cost?
No referral is needed. A complete DEXA body composition scan, including your body fat percentage, is $250 flat and cash-pay.
A complete DEXA body composition scan is $250 — flat, with no referral or insurance needed.
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