InBody: A Powerful Tool for Weight Loss & Lipedema Management
At Joel Wellness Clinic, we use the InBody system to go beyond the scale and provide precise body composition analysis for both weight loss and lipedema patients. This advanced technology allows us to differentiate between fat mass, muscle mass, and body water levels, ensuring a personalized and accurate treatment plan for every patient.
How InBody Helps Our Weight Loss Patients
For patients in our medical weight loss program, InBody provides key insights that help us:
- Set a Baseline – Establish starting body composition to track fat loss vs. muscle retention.
- Personalize Your Plan – Create customized meal plans, exercise regimens, and medication strategies based on your unique metabolism.
- Monitor Progress Accurately – Track body fat reduction, muscle gain, and metabolic changes instead of just weight loss.
- Adjust Treatment as Needed – Ensure that weight loss is healthy and sustainable, preventing muscle loss.
Every new weight loss patient receives an InBody scan during their first visit with our NP/PA, who will review the results and incorporate them into a tailored medical weight loss plan.
How InBody Supports Lipedema Diagnosis & Treatment
Lipedema is a fat deposition disorder, often misdiagnosed as simple obesity. Many patients struggle with pain, swelling, and disproportionate fat accumulation in the legs and arms. Unlike general weight loss tracking, InBody helps us accurately assess and monitor lipedema-related fat distribution.
For lipedema patients, InBody allows us to:
- Differentiate Between Lipedema Fat & Regular Fat – Standard scales cannot distinguish between the two, but InBody helps us track fat mass in specific body segments.
- Measure Body Composition Over Time – As lipedema progresses, patients may lose lean muscle and gain disproportionate fat. InBody allows us to track changes and adapt treatment accordingly.
- Track Fluid Retention & Lymphedema – Many lipedema patients also experience fluid buildup. InBody’s body water analysis helps us assess the effectiveness of treatments like manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) and compression therapy.
- Personalize Treatment Plans – We tailor compression therapy, exercise recommendations, and medication options based on real-time body composition data.
- Optimize Surgical Planning – For patients considering lipedema surgery, InBody provides valuable pre- and post-operative tracking to ensure best outcomes.
A Data-Driven Approach to Better Health
By integrating InBody technology into both our weight loss and lipedema programs, we provide more precise, evidence-based care. Rather than relying on outdated methods like BMI alone, we focus on true body composition metrics to optimize health, mobility, and quality of life.
Take control of your health today! Schedule a consultation to get a detailed InBody scan as part of your personalized weight loss or lipedema care plan.