DEXA Body Composition Scan Westchester
Go beyond the number on the scale and understand your body from inside out
DEXA Body Composition Scan: Precision Insights into Your Body
The DEXA Body Composition Scan is the most precise and medically validated way to measure body fat, muscle mass, visceral fat, and bone health. DEXA gives you a true picture of your body’s composition and the biomarkers that impact performance, longevity, and disease risk.
What Is a DEXA Scan, and Why Does It Matter?
DEXA (dual-energy X-Ray absorptiometry) uses advanced imaging to measure your body with unmatched accuracy. Unlike consumer devices like InBody or home scales, DEXA is the gold standard trusted in medicine, sports science, and longevity research.
DEXA reveals:
- Visceral Fat (VAT): The most clinically significant marker for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and mortality.
- Lean Muscle Mass (Overall + Regional): Crucial for mobility, strength, and healthy aging. Loss of lean mass predicts frailty and decline.
- Bone Density + Structure: Identifies osteoporosis and fracture risk early.
- Segmental Analysis: Shows fat and muscle distribution by arms, legs, and trunk to identify imbalances and targeted risks.
Why Get Your DEXA at Maze?
Unmatched Accuracy
We use DEXA, the gold standard for body composition scans. Other tools (like InBody) can have 10–30% error margins and are affected by hydration, food intake, or exercise. DEXA has an accuracy margin of 1–2% with region-specific detail on fat, muscle, and bone.
Physician-Supervised Results
- Current body composition and visceral fat levels
- Metabolic risks such as sarcopenia or hidden fat
- Bone density and fracture risk
- Personalized targets based on your age, sex, and goals
Integrated into Your Full Health Plan
DEXA is often paired with:
- VO₂ max testing for cardiovascular fitness
- RMR testing for metabolism and calorie burn
- Advanced bloodwork for hormones, glucose, and cholesterol
This integrated approach creates a complete blueprint for optimizing body composition, reducing disease risk, and aging well.
Who Should Get a DEXA Body Composition Scan?
- Individuals pursuing fat loss or muscle gain with precision
- Patients monitoring visceral fat and metabolic or cardiovascular risk factors
- Athletes seeking performance optimization and muscle balance analysis
- Adults focused on healthy aging, bone health, and long-term vitality
What to Expect at Your Appointment
- Step 1 – Intake & Consultation (5–10 min): Review goals and history
- Step 2 – DEXA Scan (10–15 min): A comfortable, painless scan with extremely low radiation exposure (less than a cross-country flight)
- Step 3 – Initial Review (10 min): Immediate summary of body composition and bone health
- Step 4 – Full Report & Interpretation (within 3 business days): A detailed physician-reviewed report with visuals and personalized recommendations
Studies
Meta-analysis: excess mortality after hip fracture among older women and men
This study looked at older adults who broke a hip and found that their risk of dying is much higher [...]
Global burden of injury due to low bone mineral density in adults aged 55 years and older, 1990 to 2021: A population-based study
From 1990 to 2021, global mortality from injuries due to low BMD increased by 8.2%, rising from 24.98 to 27.04 [...]