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Louis P. Bucky, MD, FACS

Award-Winning, World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon
Premiere Destination for Finest Injectables & Skin Care

DEXA Scan

At Bucky Plastic Surgery, many of our patients desire detailed information on body composition to support their health and fitness goals. With that in mind, we proudly offer one of our most sought after technologies at Bucky Body Center to our suburban Philadelphia patients—the DEXA Scan Body Composition Analysis. This advanced scan is now available at our Main Line-Ardmore location and provides immediate, individualized insights into their body, including fitness health, fat distribution, and metabolic information.

DEXA scan

Understand Your Body Composition

Identifying your body fat composition is crucial for achieving a healthier and more functional life. By understanding your hidden fat deposits, you can create a strategic plan to enhance your wellness journey. Our DEXA scan at the Main Line-Ardmore office offers a comprehensive overview of your body composition, helping you develop an effective health, fitness, and body contouring program.

State-of-the-Art Body Scanning

With our DEXA scan, we employ top-tier body fat analysis technology, delivering a detailed snapshot of your health. This high-precision, medical-grade tool measures fat deposits and metabolism, taking only eight minutes without any discomfort or invasive procedures. Track your progress and observe changes in your body with ease.

Advantages of DEXA Scan

Our DEXA Scan Body Composition Analysis offers numerous benefits, including:

  • Enhanced athletic performance
  • Improved overall health
  • Optimized fitness routines
  • Visualization of body composition
  • Calculation of total body fat
  • Support for weight loss plans
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More Benefits

  • Distinguish weight changes due to fat, muscle, or bone
  • Measure intra-abdominal and extra-abdominal fat
  • Obtain accurate feedback for fat loss or muscle gain
  • Monitor your body’s response to exercise and diet
  • Assess bone health and risk of osteoporosis
  • Identify potential health risks like “skinny fat” and sarcopenia
  • Detect risks for cardiovascular disease, hormonal imbalances, and diabetes
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Special Packages and Memberships

We offer packages at Bucky Plastic Surgery designed to meet specific body goals, including fitness programs, non-invasive body shaping, and postpartum plans. Our memberships provide additional benefits like reduced treatment costs, priority access, and extra perks.

What to Expect During Your DEXA Scan

Your journey begins with a desire for precise body information. Our professional staff at the Main Line-Ardmore location will guide you through the process in a private, advanced treatment room. The eight-minute scan provides a detailed report with insights to inform your fitness and health decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions About DEXA Scan

DEXA offers unparalleled accuracy with a 1-2% margin of error, far superior to other methods like BMI or hydrostatic weighing. It is FDA-approved and widely trusted by medical and sports professionals.

Our providers will help you interpret your results and integrate the data into a comprehensive plan to achieve your health and aesthetic goals. You will also have access to DEXA’s fitness tracking platform to monitor your progress.

DEXA Scan Body Composition Analysis is safe for individuals of all ages and fitness levels.

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Contact Us

For precise and detailed insights into your health, contact Bucky Plastic Surgery to schedule a DEXA Body Composition Scan at our Main Line-Ardmore location in Philadelphia.

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