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Visceral fat is the fat stored deep inside the abdomen, around internal organs. Unlike subcutaneous fat, which sits closer to the surface of the skin, visceral fat is hidden and cannot be accurately understood just by looking in the mirror or stepping on a scale.
High levels of visceral fat are connected to a higher risk of metabolic and long-term health concerns. Generally, carrying under 1.1 pounds is considered low risk, 1.1 to 3.3 pounds is moderate risk, and over 3.3 pounds puts you at high risk. That is why understanding your visceral fat is an important part of weight loss, body composition, wellness, and longevity tracking.
At DEXAlab Philly, a DEXA scan measures visceral fat alongside key body composition markers, giving you clear insight into what is happening inside your body so you take a more informed approach to long-term health.
A standard scale only shows total body weight. It cannot tell you where that fat is
stored, nor how much is visceral fat.
A DEXA scan is the gold standard of measurement to assess body composition
broken down into visceral fat, subcutaneous fat, lean muscle mass, and bone
mineral density. Our DEXAlab Philly reports show how these are distributed
across your body.
This makes DEXA scanning especially useful for people who want more than a general weight number. If your weight changes, your scan reveals exactly whether that change comes from fat, muscle, or other body composition changes.
A DEXA scan provides precision data far superior to traditional bathroom scales or BMI. It is ideal for anyone looking to optimize their health, including
If you are making changes to your nutrition, training, medication, or lifestyle, DEXA testing shows whether those changes are working.
Who Is a DEXA Scan For? A DEXA scan provides precision data far superior to
traditional bathroom scales or BMI. It is ideal for anyone looking to optimize their
health, including:
If you are making changes to your nutrition, training, medication, or lifestyle, DEXA testing shows whether those changes are working.
Better data drives better decisions. A DEXA scan gives you detailed information that supports smarter health, fitness, and nutrition choices.
With DEXA scan results, you can:
Understanding your body composition at DEXAlab Philly is
effortless. You don’t need a background in medicine or fitness – our team walks
you through your scan step-by-step, clarifying key metrics and showing exactly
where you stand against target benchmarks.
Simple, fast, and completely hassle-free.
During your DEXA appointment, you’ll lie comfortably on the machine table while the scanner non-invasively maps your body composition and visceral fat levels. The process takes 7-12 minutes, and you’ll get clear, easy-to-read results right after
For accurate progress tracking, many clients repeat their DEXA scan over time. This allows you to compare results and see how your visceral fat and overall body composition are changing.
Check-in
Positioning on machine table
DEXA Scan on GE Lunar Prodigy 7-12 minutes
Post-processing by technician
Body composition results brief 5-10 minute
Establish baseline for future comparison
Start with data, not guesswork.
If you want to better understand where your body stores fat and how your body composition is changing, a DEXA scan is a strong place to start.
At DEXAlab Philly, we take you beyond weight and BMI with precise, easy-to-understand results. Whether you want to lose fat, track visceral fat, monitor body composition, or take a smarter approach to long-term wellness, your scan gives you useful data you can act on.
