DEXA Scan in Boston (Brookline), MA

The DEXA uses small amounts of radiation to produce a whole picture of the body's fat mass, lean mass and bone mass. In addition, the DEXA provides regional body fat results for the arms, legs, android (waist) and gynoid (hips), and can also do a reading for abdominal, or visceral, fat (depending on the machine). Visceral fat, or VAT, has been linked to metabolic disturbances, increased risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

To find a DEXA Scan Partner near you click the Locations button above to and enter your zip code.

Your results will include your total body fat mass, total lean mass, bone mass, regional body fat and lean mass distribution (trunk, arms, legs and android/gynoid regions) and generalized bone mineral density.

Unless noted otherwise, the results will also include a Visceral Fat/Abdominal Fat (VAT) reading.

For T Score & Z Score ask at your appointment.

• Wear comfortable clothes, such as gym attire.
• Do not wear any items with metal or hard plastic, such as buttons, zippers, jewelry, watches, hair clips, bras with metal clasps or underwires.
• Inform the test administrator if you have any metal in your body, such as a pin or replacement joint.
• No fasting required. Food and water intake has little to no impact on the accuracy of DEXA scan results.
• Please note that DEXA scans do subject you to small amounts of radiation. A whole body scan produces a level of radiation equivalent to flying by airplane from New York to California.
• Due to the radiation described above, if you believe you may be pregnant, please refrain from doing the DEXA scan.

You can expect a 15 minute full body scan paired with an overview of your results and possible solutions for next steps on your health journey.

After purchasing your DEXA on dexascan.com you will receive 2 emails. One of payment confirmation and the second with steps to schedule your appointment. Any questions please email contact@dexascan.com.

Physician Order & Self-Referral Policy

At DEXASCAN.com, our goal is to make advanced body composition and bone density testing accessible and convenient. However, some locations or scan types may require a physician's order (also called a "script") before your exam can be performed.

DEXASCAN.com does not provide or issue physician orders or medical referrals. If your selected scanning location requires an order, you will need to obtain it from your licensed healthcare provider prior to your appointment.

If your healthcare provider or chosen DEXASCAN.com location is unable to accept self-referrals or issue an order, DEXASCAN.com will provide a full refund for your scheduled scan.

Please note that requirements vary by state and facility, and may depend on whether your scan is for wellness / body composition purposes or for a diagnostic bone density evaluation. Our team is happy to assist you in confirming whether your appointment requires a physician's order before booking.

Please review our Refund Policy