Weight loss progress and body contouring results can feel slow if you only rely on a bathroom scale. Fat loss and swelling shifts happen in ways the scale cannot always show, leaving you guessing about results. Dr. Kirby and her team bridge that gap with ShapeScale, a 3D body scanner, that captures contour changes and helps our Fort Worth medical spa and plastic surgery patients stay motivated.
Why traditional scales fall short
Your weight and tape measurements only tell part of the story. Body recomposition (losing fat and refining contours) often registers as subtle shifts rather than dramatic and immediate weight or shape changes. ShapeScale records those shifts from every angle to give you visual proof that your weight loss efforts are working, or that you are recovering from surgery as expected.
How a ShapeScale scan works
During a scan, you stand on a platform while a camera moves around you to document a realistic 3D avatar. Each scan logs precise measurements with millimetric accuracy to highlight changes in your body over time. All data uploads to a secure app so you can compare side-by-side views of every milestone.
ShapeScale shows you body composition changes, even if the number on the scale stays still.
ShapeScale for GLP-1 patients
Weight loss injections reduce overall body weight, but the real victory lies in how your body reshapes. ShapeScale shows precisely how and where your body is changing:
- Spots fat-loss zones. Scans color-code shrinking areas like the abdomen, hips, or thighs, to highlight where you are losing fat and by how much in response to your new medication and lifestyle.
- Monitors muscle preservation. ShapeScales compares muscle mass over time to verify that your resistance training and protein intake are protecting your muscle tone.
- Celebrates non-scale victories. Your weight may not change significantly from week to week, but even losing 1-2 pounds can make a visible difference—which ShapeScale makes much easier to see!
We use the results of each of your 3D body scans to help fine-tune your dosage, nutrition, and exercise guidance for ideal results.
ShapeScale gives you undeniable evidence that you are on track and your goals are within reach.
ShapeScale for plastic surgery patients
After tummy tucks, Mommy Makeovers, or breast procedures, swelling peaks around days 3-5 but lingers for months, masking your true results. We use ShapeScale to help our body contouring patients have a more confident recovery:
- Establishes a baseline. We take an initial scan before surgery and then re-scan at intervals leading up to your final results.
- Shows swelling reduction. Early scans highlight fluid-retention areas, while later scans confirm when swelling resolves and contours settle.
- Highlights changes in symmetry and proportion. Subtle adjustments in waist-to-hip ratio or breast projection appear side-by-side, so you see the balance your frame has post-surgery.
- Reinforces recovery guidelines. Scans can show how following aftercare instructions, such as wearing compression garments and lymphatic massage, can speed healing and enhance results.
As you recover, your 3D body scans help encourage you to continue your recovery protocols and show you a comprehensive perspective of how your silhouette improves at every stage of healing.
“I cannot recommend Dr Kirby and her team enough. The work she does is excellent. She and her team answered all my questions and concerns and made me feel completely at ease. They walked me through every stage and told me what to expect. I am about 3 months post op and am healing wonderfully. Everyone in the office is always so welcoming. If I ever want to have any other work done I will be sure to come back to Dr. Kirby!”
—5-star Google Review
ShapeScale adds clarity and confidence to your journey. If you are interested in GLP-1 weight loss injections or planning a body contouring procedure, we invite you to schedule a consultation so we can explain how ShapeScale can empower your progress. Call or text our Fort Worth office at (817) 292-4200 to get started.
