Body Composition Scan
Why is body composition important?
Put more simply, body composition refers to the proportion of body fat and lean muscle mass in the body. It's a crucial aspect of overall health and well-being for several reasons:
Your Scale is not your friend:
Understanding body composition allows for more precise weight management. It helps differentiate between weight loss due to fat reduction and potential muscle loss. This distinction is important for achieving fitness and performance goals. The scale may not change, but if lean muscle is increasing while body fat drops, you're making real progress. On the flip side, losing weight but also losing muscle while body fat stays high — often called being 'skinny fat' — can pose long-term health risks.
Burn Baby Burn!
Body composition influences metabolic rate and metabolic health. Lean muscle tissue is more metabolically active than fat tissue, meaning it burns more calories at rest. A higher proportion of lean mass can support a healthy metabolism. The higher the metabolism, the more body fat you burn.
Stay Healthy
Body composition provides valuable information about an individual's risk for various health conditions. Studies have shown that excessive fat mass, especially around the abdomen (visceral fat), is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders.
Scan it.
You too can biohack like the elite with access to our state of the art equipment and services. If you are interested in getting started as an Oakwood Member and would like to learn more about scheduling an initial consultation with Dr. Deutsch please click the button below. Body scans are included in the initial consult and every follow up visit for Oakwood clients.
If you are interested in getting JUST a body composition scan, we offer this service to non-Oakwood clients as well! You will be seen by someone on the medical staff at Oakwood Precision Medicine.
At Oakwood Precision Medicine we use a sophisticated 3-Dimensional body scanning device to provide you with precise body composition measurements in under a minute! The body composition scanner allows us to see beyond the scale and monitor even the smallest changes in your body fat, lean mass, bone mass, visceral fat, subcutaneous fat, and more. We can also track dimensional changes of the circumference measurements on every point of your body, down to a fraction of an inch! This information is essential in gaining knowledge about your body composition, tracking your progress, and seeing results! We utilize this service during each visit with every single one of our concierge clients.
FAQs
How often should you get a body scan?
Patients should be getting a body scan monthly! This will show your progress and keep you on track toward your overall health goals. Monthly body scans can also serve as a tool in developing specialized workout routines and nutritional plans that work for you!
Why our body scanner is the BEST!
We use a body scanner that uses an infrared camera software to determine body composition. This device takes precise measurements and uses intricate formulas based off of the DEXA Scan, which is the gold standard of body composition devices, to determine your body composition measurements. The DEXA scan costs $800-$1000 per scan, uses X-Ray Imaging which can expose you to harmful radiation if done too often, and takes hours, days or sometimes even weeks to receive your results. In contrast, other more reasonably priced body scans that give you results in minutes, like InBody, use Bioimpedance and are around 15% inaccurate, do not factor in bone density, and are easily swayed by small factors like water intake, time of day, etc.
Do I have to have concierge service to get body Scan?
No, you can book a body scan services without having to sign up for the concierge service.
What can our 3D Body Scan measure?
Body measurements- Precise circumference measurements are taken of many different body parts during each scan. It measures patient’s waist, hips, chest, arms, leg, and other key areas.
Body composition analysis- Body composition metrics are calculated, such as body fat percentage, lean mass percentage, bone mass percentage, visceral fat, BMI, total weight and more.
Before & After comparisons- After each scan, we are able to show a comparison of all scans that we have taken in the past for each patient to see a visual representation of their progress and transformation! We can compare full body transformations, individual measurements from each scan, and even specific target areas like lower stomach, thighs, and upper arms.
Setting realistic goals- This program uses an internal formula that takes into account patients’ basal metabolic rate, and calorie expenditure and is based on data obtained from the body scans and the goal weight of each patient. We show every patient how many times a week they must workout and how many calories they can eat in order to reach their goal weight by a desired date. This formula can then be tweaked to fit each individual patient’s desired goals and attainable lifestyle.
Risk of disease- The system tells us if patients are at risks for certain diseases based on their body composition. For example, if a patient’s Visceral Fat is over 1 pound, they are at a higher risk for developing certain cancers and diseases. By lowering their overall body composition, they can decrease these risks. Ideally we would like patients to be in the optimal range of visceral fat which is 0.5 pounds or below! These metrics help guide the goals that we establish.