Body composition analysis is recommended for anyone beginning a weight loss, body contouring, or fitness programme to establish a personalised baseline. It is particularly valuable for patients who feel they are not losing weight despite lifestyle efforts (as it can reveal muscle gain offsetting fat loss), those with metabolic health concerns such as diabetes or cardiovascular risk, individuals monitoring the effectiveness of their weight loss programme, and anyone seeking a more accurate health assessment than BMI provides.

The assessment produces a detailed report covering total body fat percentage, fat mass (kg), lean body mass (kg), skeletal muscle mass (kg), total body water (including intracellular and extracellular distribution), visceral fat level, segmental fat and muscle distribution (per limb and trunk), basal metabolic rate (BMR), and body mass index (BMI). Each metric provides clinically useful information for designing and monitoring personalised health and body composition programmes.

For most accurate results, avoid eating or drinking for two to four hours before the assessment. Avoid vigorous exercise 12 hours prior. Do not apply body lotion on the day of the test. Remove metal jewellery before the assessment. Patients with pacemakers or implanted medical devices cannot undergo BIA-based body composition analysis — an alternative assessment method will be arranged.

The assessment takes approximately 10–15 minutes. You will stand on the device's electrodes and hold two handles while a series of bioelectrical measurements are taken. The process is completely painless and non-invasive. A detailed printed report is generated immediately and reviewed with the clinician, who explains each metric and its relevance to your health goals and treatment plan.

Body composition data forms the foundation of personalised weight loss, body contouring, and medical nutrition programmes. Knowing precise fat distribution, visceral fat levels, and muscle mass allows the clinical team to design targeted interventions, set meaningful and individualised goals beyond weight alone, and track real progress at follow-up assessments. It also helps identify patients who may benefit from medical investigations for underlying metabolic conditions.

Regular body composition reassessment — typically every four to eight weeks during an active programme — provides objective data on treatment effectiveness. Tracking changes in fat mass, muscle mass, and visceral fat over time gives a far more accurate picture of health improvement than weight monitoring alone, helping both the patient and clinician make informed adjustments to the programme.

Body composition analysis is available as a standalone assessment or as part of the comprehensive Weight Loss Programme package. Pricing will be discussed at consultation.