Body Composition Assessment in London
Understand more than your weight
Traditional measurements such as weight and BMI only tell part of the story.
A DEXA Body Composition Assessment provides a detailed breakdown of body fat, lean muscle mass and fat distribution, helping you better understand your body composition and supporting informed health decisions.
Body Composition Analysis requires an appropriate referral and is subject to clinical justification. It is not available as a general wellness, cosmetic or self-referral fitness assessment.
DEXA Body Composition Analysis £115
What is a Body Composition Assessment?
Unlike BMI, which only compares height and weight, a DEXA Body Composition Assessment measures the different components of your body.
It provides detailed information about:
This information can support clinical assessment and monitoring where appropriate.
What does a Body Composition Assessment measure?
Lean Mucle
Measure how much lean muscle you have throughout your body. Useful for monitoring healthy ageing, recovery and training.
Body Fat
See where fat is stored across your body, helping build a clearer picture of overall health
Fat Distribution
Understand your total body fat percentage and how it compares with healthy ranges.
Regional Analysis
Compare muscle and fat between different areas of the body to identify imbalances.
*Report turnaround times are based on working days (Mon-Fri) and may vary depending on scan type and clinical requirements.
Important: The symptoms and risk factors shown on this page are not exhaustive. All imaging and assessments are subject to clinical suitability, referral acceptance criteria and justification where applicable.
Who may benefit from a body composition assessment?
Why body composition matters
Understanding your body composition provides far more information than your weight alone. A Body Composition Assessment measures lean muscle mass, body fat percentage and fat distribution, helping to identify changes that may not be visible on the scales. These insights can support healthy ageing, monitor recovery, guide medical management and track changes over time when clinically appropriate.
Why choose Oryon?
Women’s Bone Health
Bone density can reduce more quickly after menopause. Learn when a DEXA scan may be appropriate.
Body Composition
Measure body fat, lean muscle mass and fat distribution using DEXA technology.
Bone Health Assessment
Assess your bone strength, fracture risk and overall bone health with a comprehensive DEXA assessment.
Interested in Body Composition?
Book your private body composition today.
FAQs about DEXA for Body Composition Analysis scans
A DEXA scan (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) is a quick, low-dose imaging test used to measure bone mineral density.
Often referred to as a bone density scan, it helps assess bone strength and identify early signs of bone loss, including osteopenia or osteoporosis. DEXA scans are widely used because they are accurate, fast, and involve very low levels of radiation.
A DEXA Body Composition Assessment measures body fat, lean muscle mass and fat distribution using advanced DEXA technology.
The assessment measures:
Regional body composition
Lean muscle
Body fat
Fat distribution
No.
The assessment is quick, non-invasive and painless.
Body Composition Assessments are available for appropriate clinically justified pathways and approved indications. Our team can advise whether this assessment is suitable for you.
From the moment you arrive, our friendly, experienced team will guide you through each step of your appointment.
The scan itself is painless and usually takes 10–15 minutes. You’ll remain fully clothed and lie comfortably on the scanner table while images are taken.
If you have any questions or concerns, our team is always on hand to help you feel informed and at ease.
No. DEXA Body Composition Analysis is a clinically controlled service and requires an appropriate referral. Every examination is subject to clinical justification before the scan can proceed.
Our DEXA scan London cost is clearly displayed before booking, with pricing starting from £115.
A DEXA scan is low risk but any concerns you have can be explained to you on the day by a clinician.
The scan itself typically takes 10–15 minutes.
Our clinics are based in the Harley Street district of central London, making access to your bone density scan London appointment straightforward and convenient.
DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) is recognised as the gold standard for measuring bone mineral density. It provides highly accurate, low-dose imaging that can detect osteoporosis and osteopenia before symptoms develop, helping clinicians assess fracture risk and guide treatment decisions.
Your report includes detailed body composition measurements together with consultant interpretation where appropriate.
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Where to find us
We have three locations in the heart of London