Specialist Dermatologist
Dr. Yulia Krasnaya
Medical Director of Evolution Clinic, Specialist Dermatologist from Russia, M.D., Official Trainer for Laser Technologies. DHA License 03624607-001
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Body
Composition Analysis in Dubai
Understand more than your weight. Mediana body composition analysis estimates fat, muscle and water, with the report explained during a Body Consultation.
Is your weight change fat, muscle or water?
The scale shows one total. Body composition analysis adds estimates of fat, skeletal muscle and water, helping you understand what may sit behind that number.
At Evolution Clinic, the Mediana measurement is part of a Body Consultation with a doctor. You receive an explanation of your report, a starting point for comparison and advice on which changes are meaningful for your goals. It is useful when weight alone does not tell the full story.
key facts
Understand fat, muscle and water
- Fat, muscle and waterSee estimates of the main components behind your total body weight.
- A useful starting pointRecord a baseline to compare with later readings.
- Results explainedYour Body Consultation connects the figures with your goals and health.
- No recovery timeThe non-invasive measurement fits into a normal day.
A measurement you can put into context
The Mediana analyser uses a small electrical signal to estimate body composition. No special preparation is required by the clinic; keep your usual routine and hydration.
Your doctor explains the fat, muscle and water estimates alongside your weight and health. Bring an earlier report, if available, with its date and device name. Using the same device under similar conditions makes later comparisons more useful.
Questions
Your questions answered
Is body composition more useful than BMI?
BMI relates weight to height, but it does not distinguish fat from muscle. Body composition adds estimated fat, skeletal muscle and water. The measures provide different information; neither one alone gives a complete assessment of health.
Why can my body-fat result change between visits?
Bioelectrical impedance is affected by body water. Recent exercise, meals, travel, illness or changes in hydration can shift the estimate. A sudden reading change may reflect measurement conditions rather than fat gained or lost. Compare trends under similar conditions.
What does the visceral-fat number show?
It is an estimated index related to fat around the internal organs. It is not an image of those organs or a direct measurement of each fat deposit. Your doctor interprets it with other health information rather than using the number alone to make a diagnosis.
Do I need to fast or drink extra water?
The clinic requires no special preparation. Keep your usual routine and hydration, and tell us about recent exercise, illness or unusual fluid changes. Do not deliberately dehydrate, drink excessive water or change medicines to influence the reading.
Can this test detect a vitamin or mineral deficiency?
No. A body composition report cannot identify a blood nutrient deficiency or measure bone density. Blood tests and bone-density scans answer different questions and are arranged when clinically indicated.
Is a doctor consultation included?
Yes. Body composition analysis is provided as part of a Body Consultation. The doctor explains the report in relation to your goals, health and previous readings, rather than leaving you to interpret a set of scores alone.
Meet your treatment team
At our clinic, this treatment is performed by the clinicians below. Learn about their qualifications, areas of practice, and roles in your care.
Meet the full team
General Practitioner
Dr. Vera Nikulina
General Practitioner at Evolution Aesthetics Clinic in Dubai. DHA License 39929792-001.
Meet Vera
General Practitioner
Dr. Elvira Erdogan
DHA-licensed General Practitioner with aesthetic privileges and 10 years of experience in dermatology and aesthetic medicine. Her practice focuses on skin health, skin quality and personalised patient care.
Meet ElviraUnderstand your body composition report
Body fat: percentage and mass
Fat mass is the estimated amount of fat in the body. Body-fat percentage expresses that estimate as a share of total weight. Following both helps avoid confusion: a percentage can change when other parts of body weight change, even without the same change in fat mass.
Skeletal muscle and lean mass
Skeletal muscle is the muscle used for movement. Lean or fat-free mass is broader: it includes muscle, water and other non-fat tissue. These labels are not interchangeable. A change in lean mass does not automatically mean the same amount of muscle was gained or lost.
Body water
Water is an important reason why day-to-day weight and impedance readings vary. Recent exercise, illness or unusual swelling can affect interpretation. We consider those conditions before treating a change as a result of a diet or exercise plan.
Basal metabolic rate
This is an estimate of energy used at rest. It is not your complete daily energy requirement: daily activity adds to that requirement. A displayed resting estimate should not become an automatic food target without considering your needs.
Visceral-fat-related index
The report includes an estimate related to fat around the organs. It is useful context for discussion, not an organ scan. Symptoms, blood results and other clinical information may be needed to understand a health concern.
Use repeat measurements to follow progress
Keep the comparison consistent
Repeat readings are most useful on the same device with similar hydration and daily conditions. Bring older reports, including the device name. Different analysers can use different calculations, so two numbers from different machines are not always directly comparable.
Look at the pattern across the report
Weight, fat estimates, skeletal muscle and water should be read together. For example, a quick fall in weight with a water change is different from a gradual trend in fat estimates. One reading should not be used to claim that a body treatment has reduced fat or built muscle.
Decide when another reading adds value
The repeat interval depends on the goal and the information you need. Measuring very frequently can make short-term fluid changes look more important than they are. Your doctor can help choose a useful comparison point and identify whether other assessment is needed.
Read whether infrared sauna use reduces body fat for more on why sweating and fat loss are different.
Before your measurement
Tell us about an implanted electronic device, pregnancy, recent illness or unusual swelling. Suitability is checked against the analyser’s guidance. Keep medicines and hydration unchanged unless your treating clinician advises otherwise.
This report estimates body composition. Blood tests investigate nutrient deficiencies, and bone-density scans assess bone mineral density. Symptoms or unexplained swelling may need a separate medical investigation.
Questions
Planning your visit
Which numbers should I track over time?
Compare body-fat percentage, skeletal muscle estimates and weight together. This gives more context than weight alone. Use the same device and similar measurement conditions at each visit so the readings are easier to compare.
Should I bring an old report?
Yes, if available. Include its date and device name, as different devices use different calculations.
Can exercise affect the reading?
Yes. Exercise changes fluid balance. Tell us about recent activity so the comparison takes this into account.
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