Body Composition Testing

Quick Intro

VEI Clinic Apgujeong offers English-friendly body composition testing (multi-frequency BIA) for travelers and Seoul residents who want a fast snapshot of muscle, fat, and water balance—plus practical coaching.

What Is Body Composition Testing?

A non-invasive, clothes-on assessment using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) with foot electrodes (barefoot) and hand grips. It estimates:

• Skeletal muscle mass & lean body mass
• Body fat % & fat mass
• Visceral fat estimate / waist-related risk indicators
• Segmental analysis (arms/legs/trunk balance)
• Total body water (intracellular/extracellular), phase angle (device-dependent)
• Basal metabolic rate (BMR) and fitness/weight targets

Who It’s Useful For

• Fitness & weight-management planning (baseline and progress checks)
• Travel/jet-lag recovery programs, optionally paired with IV support
• Metabolic health check-ins (blood pressure, glucose, lipids—when indicated)
• Pre-/post-procedure tracking for aesthetic or rehab programs

What You’ll Receive

• A printout + English summary with key metrics highlighted
• A simple action plan (protein targets, activity guidance, hydration)
• Optional referrals to medical weight management, IV therapy, or shockwave/physiotherapy when appropriate

How to Prepare (Best Accuracy)

• No large meals for 2–3 hours beforehand; arrive normally hydrated
• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours and vigorous exercise for 8–12 hours before testing
• Empty your bladder within 30 minutes before the test
• Remove metal accessories; wipe off lotions/creams on hands/feet
• During menstruation, edema, or acute illness, results may fluctuate—ask if you should reschedule

Who Should Avoid or Discuss First

• Pacemakers/implantable electronic devices (BIA current is contraindicated)
• Pregnancy (speak with the clinician about timing/alternatives)
• Open wounds/infections on contact sites or severe fluid imbalance

Visit Flow (What to Expect)

• Check-in & brief consult (goals, medical history, meds)
• BIA scan (shoes/socks off; ~2–3 minutes)
• Review of metrics + personalized tips
• Follow-up plan (re-scan interval, optional labs or services)

Timing & Follow-Up

• In-clinic time: ~15–20 minutes (including review)
• Progress checks: every 4–8 weeks or as part of a weight/fitness program

Pricing & Insurance Notes

• Fees vary by single scan vs. bundle and whether you add a doctor consult/labs
• Most visitors pay upfront and use an itemized English receipt for reimbursement
• Ask for a written quote if combining with IV therapy or medical weight-loss visits

What to Bring

• Passport/ID and a Korean phone number (if any)
• Medication/supplement list, prior lab results (if available)
• Payment method (card/cash); insurer details if you’ll file a claim

When to Choose a Hospital Emergency Department Instead

For chest pain, severe shortness of breath, heavy bleeding, major injury, confusion, stroke signs, or very high fever with dehydration, call 119 or go to an ER. A body composition scan is not an emergency service.