5. Body Assessment Markers

Belly / Abdomen

Subcutaneous vs. Visceral Balance:

Distinguishes pinchable surface fat from deeper internal fat.

Skin Firmness:

Assesses skin laxity following weight shifts or pregnancy.

Umbilical Contour:

Evaluates abdominal skin tone and central contour shape.

Love Handles & Waist

Waist-to-Hip Ratio:

Evaluates body proportion markers associated with optimal metabolic health.

Flank Adiposity:

Maps localized fat deposits above the hip bone for targeted body sculpting.

Skin Elasticity:

Checks that flank skin retracts smoothly after body-contouring treatments.

Buttocks

Volume Distribution:

Assesses volume balance across upper, middle, and lower curves.

Skin Texture & Cellulite:

Grades dimpling and surface smoothness under natural lighting.

Structural Lift:

Evaluates underlying muscle tone and gluteal fold support.

Thighs

Inner & Outer Contours:

Evaluates localized fat storage (such as outer saddlebags or inner thigh friction areas).

Cellulite Staging:

Maps out micro-nodules and fibrous bands affecting surface texture.

Skin Firmness:

Assesses laxity above the knees and along the inner thigh area.

Hands & Arms

Dorsal Hand Aging:

Checks for volume loss on the back of the hands that exposes veins and tendons.

Upper Arm Laxity:

Assesses skin slackness on the triceps area ("bat wings").

Sunspot Mapping:

Identifies age spots and sun damage on sun-exposed arms and hands.