Why You Should Consider a DEXA Scan for Bone Health

A DEXA scan (Dual‑Energy X‑ray Absorptiometry) is a non‑invasive imaging test that provides detailed information about your bone mineral density — a key measure of bone strength and health. At Revive Health and Beauty, the DEXA scan is offered as part of the wellness and diagnostic services to help clients gain deeper insight into their bone density as well as body composition.

You might consider getting a DEXA scan if:

• You are older, especially women over age 65 or men over age 70, because bone density naturally decreases with age, and the risk of osteoporosis increases.
• You have experienced a bone‑related issue, such as a fracture from a minor fall, which can be a sign of weakened bones.
• You have risk factors for low bone density — including long‑term steroid use, conditions that affect nutrient absorption, or a family history of osteoporosis.
• You want a comprehensive picture of your overall health and body composition, including bone health, especially if you’re focused on long‑term wellness or fitness goals.

A DEXA scan at Revive Health and Beauty provides precise measurements that help clients and their providers develop personalized plans to protect and improve bone health.

A DEXA scan is one of the most widely used clinical tools for assessing fracture risk. By measuring bone mineral density, the scan reveals whether your bones have lost significant density compared with healthy reference values. Lower bone density is associated with weaker bones that are more prone to breaking, especially at key sites like the hip and spine.

While a DEXA scan itself doesn’t predict exactly when a fracture will occur, it does provide a relative risk assessment that can guide preventive strategies. Knowing your bone density helps your provider identify whether you are at higher risk for fractures and whether interventions — such as lifestyle changes, nutritional support, or medication — are needed to reduce that risk.

At Revive Health and Beauty, the insight from a DEXA scan becomes a foundation for wellness planning, supporting decisions that protect structural bone health over time.

Preparation for a DEXA scan is typically simple and straightforward. Because the procedure uses low levels of X‑ray energy to scan bone, extensive preparation is not required, but a few adjustments can help ensure accurate results:

• Avoid taking calcium supplements on the day of the test, as this can slightly affect the imaging.
• Wear comfortable clothing without metal (such as zippers or buttons), since metal can interfere with the scan readings.
• Inform your provider if you recently had another imaging test with contrast dye. That may affect timing or interpretation.

The test itself is quick, painless, and involves lying still on a scanning table while a DEXA machine passes a low dose of X‑rays over your body. At Revive Health and Beauty, the team will give you any specific instructions ahead of your appointment so you know exactly what to do.

Absolutely — a DEXA scan can play a valuable role in long‑term bone health planning. Because it provides a precise measurement of bone density, the scan creates a baseline that can be tracked over time. Repeating the scan periodically allows you and your provider to:

• Monitor changes in bone density, helping to determine whether current approaches are effective or need adjustment.
• Identify early signs of bone loss before fractures occur, which supports more proactive care.
• Tailor personalized lifestyle and clinical strategies for bone strengthening, such as targeted nutrition, exercise routines, supplementation, or medical therapies based on your results.

At Revive Health and Beauty, a DEXA scan not only helps assess current bone health but also informs a long‑term wellness plan that supports bone strength and overall vitality over time.

DEXA scans are an essential tool in assessing bone density and detecting early signs of osteoporosis. At Revive Health and Beauty, we offer DEXA scans to give our patients a comprehensive view of their bone health. These scans help identify individuals at risk for fractures, allowing for early intervention. By focusing on bone health, we provide personalized recommendations that help you maintain strong, healthy bones for life. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 11500 State Highway 121, Suite 320, Frisco, TX 75035. We proudly serve clients from McKinney TX, Plano TX, Little Elm TX, Prosper TX, Celina TX, The Colony TX, Allen TX, and the surrounding areas.