Body composition
Visceral Fat Measurement
A DEXA scan estimates your visceral fat — the fat stored deep in your abdomen around your organs, which is more closely tied to metabolic health than fat just under the skin. You can’t see it in the mirror, but you can measure it, for $250 in Wayne, PA.
Why visceral fat matters
Not all body fat behaves the same way. Subcutaneous fat sits just beneath the skin, while visceral fat is stored deeper in the abdomen, wrapped around your internal organs. The two can’t be told apart by appearance or by a scale, and even a relatively lean-looking person can carry more visceral fat than expected.
Visceral fat is worth measuring because it is more closely associated with metabolic health than fat stored elsewhere. That makes a direct estimate more informative than weight, BMI, or waist circumference on their own.
A DEXA scan estimates visceral fat as part of your whole-body assessment, so you see it in the context of your total fat, lean muscle, and bone density rather than in isolation.
Understanding your result
Your report gives a clear visceral fat estimate that you can revisit over time. Reference ranges exist, but the most useful way to read your number is alongside the rest of your health picture and in conversation with your own physician.
Because visceral fat can change with lifestyle, many people find it a motivating thing to track. If you scan again later, your results can be compared side by side so you can see the direction of travel. We present the data plainly, without judgment, and let you decide what to do with it.
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
What is visceral fat?
Visceral fat, or visceral adipose tissue (VAT), is fat stored deep in the abdomen around your organs, rather than just beneath the skin. It can't be judged by appearance alone, which is why measuring it is useful.
Why does visceral fat matter more than other fat?
Visceral fat is more closely associated with metabolic health than subcutaneous fat stored just under the skin. Measuring it gives a more complete health picture than weight or waist size alone.
How does DEXA measure visceral fat?
A DEXA scan estimates visceral fat from the abdominal region as part of your whole-body scan, alongside total fat, lean muscle, and bone density — all in one ten-minute appointment.
What is a healthy level of visceral fat?
Reference ranges exist, but your result is best interpreted alongside the rest of your health picture and with your physician. We report the number clearly and leave interpretation to you and your clinicians.
Do I need a referral, and what does it cost?
No referral is needed. A complete DEXA body composition scan, including a visceral fat estimate, is $250 flat and cash-pay.
A complete DEXA body composition scan, including a visceral fat estimate, is $250 — flat, with no referral or insurance needed.
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