seca mBCA Ultra · Beverly Hills
A clearer picture of your progress.
Body composition testing in Beverly Hills, with the seca mBCA Ultra and a physician who helps translate the numbers into a practical plan.
- Board-certified physician
- Private Beverly Hills practice
- LGBTQ+ affirming
Beyond the scale
Weight is one part of the story.
The same weight can reflect very different proportions of muscle, fat and water. For patients working on weight management, strength or metabolic health, understanding those changes can make follow-up more useful. A result becomes meaningful when it is connected to your health history, nutrition, activity and how you feel.
Dr. Eric Ingulsrud’s practice offers seca mBCA Ultra body composition analysis in Beverly Hills. This brief, noninvasive assessment uses bioelectrical impedance analysis to estimate body composition. Results are reviewed in the context of your care, whether you are establishing a baseline, following a weight-management plan or monitoring changes during GLP-1 treatment.
Individualized care
Measure change. Put it in context.
The office’s seca system provides several complementary measures. Trends are interpreted alongside your examination, symptoms and other relevant findings.
Fat mass & percentage
Understand estimated total body fat and how its proportion changes over time, alongside your overall weight trend.
Skeletal muscle
Follow estimated muscle mass to support conversations about strength, nutrition and changes during weight management.
Visceral fat
Review an estimate of fat around internal organs as one part of the broader metabolic health assessment.
Body water
Consider body water distribution and fluid-related changes that can influence how measurements are interpreted.
Regional composition
Discuss the report’s arm, leg and trunk findings when regional patterns are relevant to your goals.
Change over time
Compare results under similar conditions and use the pattern to guide the next conversation about your care.
A considered approach
The value is in the interpretation.
These measurements are estimates, not a diagnosis or a verdict on your health. Hydration and measurement conditions can affect the report. Dr. Ingulsrud considers what changed, whether the change is meaningful and whether anything in your plan needs to change with it.
What to expect
A clear process, from first conversation through follow-through.
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Set the goal.
Discuss what you hope to learn and how the assessment fits your current treatment or prevention plan.
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Prepare consistently.
Follow the office’s preparation instructions and disclose implanted electronic devices, pregnancy or difficulty standing.
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Complete the assessment.
The team guides you through the measurement and confirms that testing is appropriate for you.
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Review the pattern.
Connect the findings to your nutrition, activity, symptoms and follow-up. Repeat timing is individualized.
Who this may serve
For goals that deserve more context.
- Patients establishing a baseline before a weight-management plan
- People taking GLP-1 medication who want to discuss changes in body composition
- Patients following muscle and strength-related goals over time
- People seeking a fuller view of weight and metabolic health
- Established patients updating their preventive health plan
Common questions
Body Composition Testing, explained clearly.
What is seca body composition testing?
It is a noninvasive assessment that uses bioelectrical impedance analysis to estimate body composition, including fat, muscle and water-related measures. The Beverly Hills office uses the seca mBCA Ultra. Your physician interprets the report alongside other clinical information.
Is this the same as a DEXA scan?
No. The seca assessment uses bioelectrical impedance rather than X-rays. It does not replace a bone-density study or another imaging test recommended for a specific medical reason.
Can it help during GLP-1 treatment?
It can add information about body composition to a weight trend. Dr. Ingulsrud can use that context when discussing nutrition, activity and follow-up. The measurement alone cannot determine whether a medication is appropriate or should be changed.
Does the report measure metabolism?
The report can include an estimate of resting energy needs. This is calculated information, not a direct measurement of oxygen consumption or a diagnosis of a metabolic condition.
How should I prepare?
Ask the office for its preparation instructions so repeat measurements can be taken under comparable conditions. Tell the team about any implanted electronic device, pregnancy or limitation affecting your ability to stand before scheduling.
How do I schedule body composition testing in Beverly Hills?
Call (310) 657-6900 or request an appointment online. The team will explain appointment availability, preparation, eligibility and how testing fits your current care arrangement.
Clinical references
Credible guidance for informed decisions.
Sources are provided for general education. Screening, diagnosis, medication and treatment decisions should be made with a qualified clinician based on individual circumstances and current guidance.
Begin the conversation
Private care with more time, context and continuity.
Request an appointment and the practice team will confirm availability and explain the next step. Please do not include sensitive medical information in the online form.
This page is for general informational purposes and does not create a physician–patient relationship or replace individualized medical advice. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.