DEXA Body Composition Scans

Carolina Clinic for Health and Wellness

Primary Care Practice & Gynecology located in Greenville, NC

A DEXA Scan, or Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry, is an advanced imaging technology that measures your body’s composition with precision and accuracy. This FDA-approved scan provides a detailed breakdown of body fat, muscle mass, and bone density, offering critical insights into your overall health.

Non-invasive and quick, a DEXA Scan uses low-dose X-ray beams to analyze the density of different tissues in your body, delivering immediate, actionable results. Whether you’re focused on fitness, disease prevention, or tracking health changes over time, a DEXA Scan provides the comprehensive data you need to make informed decisions about your wellness journey.

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Why Use DEXA Scan for Weight Loss?

The scale only tells you total weight.
A DEXA Scan tells you what your weight is made of.

Instead of guessing, you’ll know:
• Are you losing fat or muscle?
• Is your workout building lean mass?
• Is your diet improving body composition?
• How much dangerous visceral fat do you have?

Why Visceral Fat Matters

Visceral fat surrounds your internal organs and increases your risk for:
• Heart Disease
• Type-2 Diabetes
• High Blood Pressure
• Chronic Inflammation

DEXA Scan precicely measures visceral fat so you can track real health improvement -- not just pounds.

How DEXA Scan Works

DEXA scans also offer medical-grade precision for monitoring bone health and evaluating bone mineral density, making them invaluable for assessing risks like osteoporosis.

Whether you’re fine-tuning your fitness goals or tracking changes in your health, this gold-standard technology provides immediate, actionable insights. Best of all, the process is quick, comfortable, and non-invasive—completed in just eight minutes with no discomfort or guesswork.

• The low-dose X-rays are entirely safe and painless,exposing you to minimal radiation—similar to the level you’d experience on a short flight.

• A comfortable scanning bed supports you while the machine captures precise images of your body composition.

• Advanced algorithms process the X-ray data to create a comprehensive report detailing your body fat percentage, and muscle mass.

Your Body Mass Report

DEXA Scan body fat composition analysis provides you with immediate, individual insights about your body – your fitness health, where your fat deposits lie and how much fat you carry with you, even your metabolism. Your detailed report includes:

• Total body fat percentage • Lean muscle distribution

• Visceral fat measurement • Segmental muscle analysis

You’ll leave with a clear understanding of your baseline and a roadmap for progress. Stop guessing, and start measuring what matters.

Take the first step toward a stronger, healthier you.
Schedule your scan today!
(252) 757-3939