DEXA SCAN

Transform your health with trackable body composition analysis.

The benefits

Understand your body weight


DEXA goes beyond BMI, revealing precise fat, muscle, and bone density ratios for a deeper understanding of your body.

Catch health risks early


Stay ahead of chronic issues by identifying your risk for osteoporosis, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Track your progress with confidence

Monitor exact changes in fat, muscle, bone density, and refine your health regimen to meet your goals.

Take control of your weight, heart health, and bone health with the gold standard in body composition analysis.
DEXA provides a detailed evaluation of your fat, muscle, and bone density ratios, offering nuanced insights into your weight distribution and its impact on how you move, feel, and age.

The DEXA experience

Tracking your health should add to your lifeβ€”not consume it.
Our DEXA scan experience is designed to simplify your path to taking control of your weight, heart health, and bone health.
Step 1 Prepare

You’ll receive preparation guidelines from our team prior to your test, including what to wear and fasting recommendations.

Step 2 Scan

As you lie still on the DEXA machine, it emits low-level x-rays to differentiate between your fat, muscle, and bone.

Step 3 Review

After your test, our clinical team will guide you through your results and discuss next steps.

Step 4 Refine

Use your baseline DEXA results to effectively track your progress over time and make informed health decisions.

Step 1 Prepare

You’ll receive preparation guidelines from our team prior to your test, including what to wear and fasting recommendations.

Step 2 Scan

As you lie still on the DEXA machine, it emits low-level x-rays to differentiate between your fat, muscle, and bone.

Step 3 Review

After your test, our clinical team will guide you through your results and discuss next steps.

Step 4 Refine

Use your baseline DEXA results to effectively track your progress over time and make informed health decisions.

Common questions

How much does a DEXA scan in NYC cost?

At Extension Health’s NYC clinic, you can choose from three different DEXA appointment types:
  • DEXA Body Composition Scan (from $250)
  • DEXA Bone Density Scan (from $250)
  • DEXA Body Composition and Bone Density Scan (from $400)

DEXA scans are generally considered safe and use lower level x-rays than other types of imaging machines.

DEXA scans are not recommended if you are pregnant.

Regular DEXA scan body fat measurement can help you identify potential chronic risks. For example, if your visceral fat percentage grows from year to year, it may indicate that your risk for developing metabolic conditions is increasing.

Assessing body fat from BMI alone can be challenging. If you aim to reduce body fat and increase muscle mass for better longevity or training, DEXA scans offer a detailed breakdown of your weight distribution, helping you determine if adjustments to your fitness and lifestyle regimen are needed.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing to your DEXA scan appointment.

We recommend fasting for four hours and avoiding calcium pills for 24 hours before your scan.

Recommendations for how frequently you should book a DEXA scan depend on your age, risk factors and health goals.

Complete your health baseline

Build a strong foundation for your long-term health with a package that covers your cardiovascular, metabolic and musculoskeletal health, as well as your aging biomarkers.

Our Comprehensive Diagnostic Package includes the following:

comprehensive diagnostic package

Build a strong foundation for your long-term health with a package that covers your cardiovascular, metabolic and musculo-skeletal health, and your aging biomarkers.

DEXA scan

Resting metabolic rate

3D postural alignment scan

VO2 max

Longevity blood work​

Longevity consultation

Not sure which treatment is right for you?

Book a consult with one of our experienced team members and they will help you get started.