DXA / DEXA Scan

Bone Density, Muscle Mass + Body Fat Composition

A DXA/DEXA Scan is a dual energy scan to assess low bone density and possible structural deterioration of the skeletal system as well as body fat composition and lean muscle mass. A DXA/DEXA Scan utilizes ionizing low energy x-ray and is performed by a radiology technologist at The Feng Clinic for Dr. Feng’s analysis.

• Bone density scans are typically done every two years.
• Body fat and muscle mass composition scanning can be done as needed to track your fitness progress.
• The amount of x-ray exposure is less than the radiation exposure from flying from the East coast to the West coast.
• Equivalent to about 1/10th of the exposure in a chest x-ray exam.
• The DXA scan is non-invasive and painless. It only takes a few minutes to complete.

Who is at risk for osteoporosis?

• Women during and after menopause
• People who exercise excessively resulting in loss of periods or significant weight loss
• Caucasian and Asian ethnicity
• Small boned and thin people
• Elderly people
• People with a family history of osteoporosis
• Men with low testosterone levels
• Smokers
• Alcohol consumers
• Inactive people
• People with a diet low in calcium and vitamin D
• People using certain medications (steroids, thyroid medication, chemotherapy)
• People with some medical conditions like hyperparathyroidism and bowel disease

 

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Patient Testimonials

• “I believe she is the best in the country at what she does. Instantly I noticed my neck and shoulder pain was gone and I could breathe much better” – Crystal Hefner
• "When it comes to explant surgery I think Dr. Feng is the best doctor in the world. She’s done more studies, she’s testified in trials, the whole spectrum of anything to do with explant surgery she’s done it.”
  - Yolanda Hadid (Foster), Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
• “Every communication I had with their office was so professional, and they were so kind and accommodating.”
• "Dr. Feng is not all about cosmetic surgery…she is about getting healthy and giving her patients the tools to stay that way!”
• "Went from being overweight, to physically fit and ready for a marathon within 7 months of my surgery. You are in the best of care at her surgical center.”
• "I was thrilled to have NO PAIN from my procedure! Almost 9 hours of surgery and I awoke with NO nausea, no pain. I was afraid after the nerve block wore off I would have pain…but NO!"
• "She took a good long time talking with me and my husband, so if there was a time when I had to wait, I figured she was giving someone else her undivided attention…I felt totally taken care of"
• "Dr. Feng is an expert in her field… [attended] Yale at 16… She has perfected the anesthesia so that nausea can be avoided and she uses nerve blocks to make sure that you aren’t in pain after the procedure"
• "Dr. Feng removed my ruptured breast implants as well as the inflamed capsules and sent them to her pathologist, which was instrumental in getting my health insurer to cover the surgery, which she also appealed on my behalf"
• "Words cannot begin to capture the gratitude that I would like to express to you right now. Without your talent, vision and perfectionism my breasts, my health and probably my outlook on life would have been very unhealthy"
• "I am cured! Those were (my doctor’s) exact words…If it wasn’t for your kindness, your tremendous talent and of course your outstanding staff I would have never known what it feels like to have a normal life again"
• "I get a comment from every doctor I see about my fabulous scar. I almost have nothing to be seen. Everyone thinks it looks awesome!"
• "She explanted my 7 year old implants for me and gave me a lolipop lift. She is extremely talented. She made my breast look better than they did with implants"

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