The Importance of Body Composition in Aesthetic and Wellness Clinics

Body composition analyzers have become essential tools in aesthetic and wellness clinics, as body composition assessment provides valuable insights into body fat percentage, muscle mass, and hydration levels, all of which are of great utility in these fields.

 

Analyzers utilizing Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) have a variety of benefits for such clinics in particular, because the measurement method is safe, simple, non-invasive, and painless, completed in less than a minute. At the same time, medically certified models like the Charder MA601 can provide accurate, reliable, and repeatable measurements of water, muscle, fat, and other key indicators, making it easy for clinics to tailor personalized treatment plans, track client progress, and motivate them to continue pursuing their wellness goals.

 

To ensure accuracy, several key principles need to be followed! A scan should be done before any treatment or service has been conducted, to reflect the client's body in its normal state. That also means the client should avoid heavy meals or exercise for at least a few hours prior to the test.

 

After a scan is complete, the clinician walks the client through their results to recommend the most suitable personalized course of action and treatment. A brief overview of key measurements provided by Charder's professional body composition analyzers are listed below, and their usage in aesthetic/wellness practice:

 

 

This is the type of muscle that can be changed through diet, training, and treatment. (in contrast to muscle types that cannot be actively changed, such as smooth muscle used for digestion). Understanding SMM is useful for body sculpting treatments, as a higher SMM generally creates a more toned appearance, which may affect the amount of fat to decrease as well.

 

 

PBF is the proportion of total body weight that is fat, and it's one of the most critical indicators in aesthetic/wellness clinics. PBF often determines the extent and type of body sculpting treatments, where excessive fat can be identified and removed using a variety of methods.

 

 

Advanced analyzers can provide a breakdown of muscle and fat distribution for each limb and trunk. This helps identify muscle imbalances, and design treatments or training to achieve symmetry.

 

 

Proper hydration is important for skin quality, as well as post-treatment recovery. Clients that are retaining too much waste water may have a higher-than-normal Edema Index (proportion of Extracellular Water compared to Intracellular Water). Knowing if there is fluid retention can also help identify inflammation and other possible causes.

 

Metabolism determines how many calories your body burns at rest and when doing everyday activities, which is crucial for designing a weight loss program. A client with a higher BMR will naturally burn more calories compared to someone with a lower BMR, and thus should use different nutritional and fitness recommendations.

 

With body composition information, clinicians can create data-based treatment plans, rather than relying on guesswork or personal experience. Every client's goals are different, and thus treatments will be different as well, whether it's fat reduction for specific regions, body sculpting through muscle training, and establishing good long-term healthy habits.

 

A key benefit of BIA technology in particular is that it is inexpensive, quick, and repeatable. This allows for follow-up measurements fairly frequently if needed - typically, 2 to 4 weeks between each scan will help tell clinicians what's working and what needs to be adjusted.

 

With Charder Body Composition Analyzers, clinicians now have in-depth and personalized body composition data, making it easier for aesthetic and wellness clinics to provide targeted, more effective treatments! In an increasingly competitive market, providing an indispensable in-person service makes the difference, helping clinics take their business to the next level!