DEXA Body Composition & Bone Density
Advanced DEXA scanning for bone health and body composition analysis.
Measure bone density, muscle mass, and body fat with fast, low-dose imaging.
Book your DEXA scan below.
At LifeScan.mt, we use DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) to give you a precise breakdown of your body composition — fat, lean muscle, and bone — so you can take control of your health with clarity and confidence.
DEXA is also the gold standard for measuring bone mineral density. Whether you're monitoring osteoporosis risk, tracking fitness progress, or evaluating metabolic health, our scans provide accurate, reproducible data you can rely on.
Why weight alone doesn't tell the whole story
Many people wonder: "If I'm getting fitter, why isn't my weight changing?" The answer is simple — muscle is denser and heavier than fat. As you exercise and improve your health, the number on the scale may stay the same, or even increase, while your body becomes leaner and stronger.
A DEXA scan helps you see the difference. It reveals your internal transformation, even when the scale hasn't moved.
Visceral Fat: what's hidden can hurt you
At our clinic, we pay special attention to visceral adipose tissue (VAT) — the deep fat surrounding your organs that's linked to serious health conditions:
- Heart disease
- Type 2 diabetes
- Fatty liver disease
- Certain cancers
Our DEXA scan quantifies this hidden fat and helps you track improvements over time. VAT below 100 cm³ is typically considered low risk — but the lower the better.
What you'll learn from your scan
- Total body fat percentage
- Lean muscle mass with regional detail
- Bone density assessment (osteoporosis risk)
- Fat distribution — arms, legs, trunk, android/gynoid ratio
- Visceral fat level
- Trends over time when scanned regularly
Is a DEXA scan safe?
Yes — it's one of the lowest-dose imaging procedures in clinical use. The effective dose from our Stratos scanner is just 0.02 μSv:
- Less than 5 minutes of natural background radiation
- Over 1,000× less than a standard chest X-ray
- Far less than the cosmic radiation from a short return flight
Who should consider a DEXA scan?
- Anyone tracking fitness or weight loss
- Athletes optimising performance or symmetry
- People concerned about visceral fat or metabolic risk
- Those monitoring bone health (osteoporosis risk)
- Individuals following new diet or lifestyle programmes
How does it work?
The scan takes just 6–8 minutes, is completely painless, and doesn't require any preparation. You'll simply lie down while we scan your body.
We recommend wearing clothing without metal zippers, buttons, or underwiring, as these may interfere with the scan.
Book Your Scan Today
Get clear, reliable insight into your body and your health. Book online below to schedule your DEXA scan.