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DEXA Scan Chennai
A DEXA scan Chennai appointment at AIWO's clinic, booked through Zen Vitals for about 10% less than booking direct, measures bone strength and body composition in one short scan.
Book a ConsultationWhat the scan measures
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Bone health evaluation
AIWO's DEXA bone density scan gives a fast, accurate reading of bone mineral density, focused on the spine and hips where fractures are most likely. It supports early detection of bone loss and osteoporosis screening, and gives you a bone health assessment you can repeat and compare against later.
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Body composition analysis
The same scan produces a full body composition analysis, separating bone, fat and lean tissue. Lean mass measurement is reported limb by limb, so you can see where muscle sits and where it is missing. That regional detail is what makes DEXA body composition more useful than a set of scales.
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Fat distribution
A body fat percentage scan quantifies total fat and where it is stored across the trunk, arms and legs, separating visceral abdominal fat from subcutaneous fat. That pattern is often more informative for metabolic risk than body weight on its own.
Who a DEXA scan for body composition suits
People search for a DEXA test near me for very different reasons. The scan itself reads the same either way; what changes is how AIWO's clinicians use the numbers afterwards.
- Anyone tracking fat loss or muscle gain who wants a comprehensive body composition test rather than a weight trend
- Athletes and gym members after a fitness body composition assessment before a training block
- Post-menopausal women and older adults who need a bone density test Chennai clinics can repeat annually
- People in a sustained calorie deficit or on weight-loss medication, checking they are not losing lean tissue
- Anyone adding a scan to a wider health screening Chennai visit
How to prepare
Fasting for one hour before the scan is recommended. Avoid using talcum powder on your body on the day of the exam. Clothing matters more than most people expect, so leave anything with zips, grommets or metal buttons at home, whether the metal is covered or uncovered.
The same applies to garments containing metallic threads, sparkles or studs. Remove long necklaces, wristwatches, rings, belly button rings and metal belts before the appointment. If you are wearing an underwire bra, tell AIWO's staff, as it may need to be removed during the exam.
What happens on the day
Zen Vitals books the slot and confirms the time with AIWO. Arrive fifteen minutes before your appointment at AIWO's facility in Chennai. The scan is quick and painless, typically ten to fifteen minutes, and you lie still and clothed on an open table. There is no tunnel and no injection.
Your detailed report is shared with you, and AIWO's clinicians will walk you through the results and explain what each figure means. If you want the findings turned into a plan, you can add a consultation with an AIWO doctor at the same visit.
What you get back
The report is yours to keep and to compare against future scans.
- Bone mineral density readings for spine and hip, with the score comparisons used in osteoporosis screening
- Total and regional body fat percentage, plus a visceral fat estimate
- Lean mass measurement broken down by limb and trunk
- A repeatable baseline, which is what makes DEXA worth doing for personalized health optimization rather than curiosity
Booking through Zen Vitals
You get the same scan, on the same equipment, read by the same AIWO clinicians, arranged through Zen Vitals for an average of 10% less than booking AIWO direct. Before anything is booked we have a short conversation to check the scan is the right starting point for what you want to know.
Zen Vitals is an independent booking partner for AIWO Limited programmes.
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