Overview

In April 2022, DIOCLINIC, a leading Japanese medical weight loss clinic operated by the Shokeikai Medical Association, partnered with Bodygram to integrate AI-powered body measurement technology into its flagship Ginza clinic. This marked the first time Bodygram’s app-based body scanning solution was deployed in the medical aesthetics and weight loss industry—a space traditionally dependent on manual tape measurements and large 3D scanners.

The integration of Bodygram brought clinical-grade measurement accuracy to the client journey while improving staff efficiency and delivering a more personalized, data-driven experience to patients undergoing intensive weight loss treatments.

Background: Innovation in Medical Weight Loss

DIOCLINIC specializes in medically supervised weight loss programs that combine fat-dissolving injections, advanced therapies, and lifestyle coaching. A key challenge in this model is the consistent and accurate measurement of body parts before and after treatment—not just for clinical validation but also to motivate patients with visible proof of progress.

Previously, these measurements were performed manually using measuring tapes, which required time, physical contact, and staff training. Moreover, the manual process lacked the visual feedback that many clients seek when investing in aesthetic improvements.

DIOCLINIC needed a solution that could:

• Reduce operational burdens on clinical staff
• Provide accurate and repeatable body measurements
• Deliver visual before-and-after comparisons to improve engagement
• Scale cost-effectively across multiple clinic locations

The Solution: Bodygram’s Smartphone-Based AI Measurement

With Bodygram, DIOCLINIC introduced a digitized, contactless body measurement process that is simple yet highly functional. Using a clinic tablet or smartphone, staff members guide clients through a short photo session, capturing two images—front and side—while the client remains clothed.

Once height, weight, age, and gender are entered, Bodygram’s AI engine analyzes the images to estimate up to 24 body part measurements, including:

• Waist and hip circumference
• Arms, thighs, and calves
• Shoulders and torso
• And other key zones for fat loss visibility

In addition, the app generates a 3D avatar, allowing both patients and staff to visually track body shape changes throughout the program. This real-time visualization is particularly valuable for clients enrolled in DIOCLINIC’s 3–6 month intensive programs, where progress is central to satisfaction.

Operational Benefits

1. Efficiency for Clinical Staff

Manual measurement using tape and spreadsheets was replaced by a fast, digital process. Bodygram eliminated not only the time spent measuring but also the need for manual data entry and paper tracking.

2. Enhanced Client Experience

Clients can now see their body shape visualized in 3D, creating a strong emotional impact and increasing motivation to stick with the program. Before-and-after comparisons are intuitive and professionally presented.

3. Cost-Effective Technology Deployment

Unlike large 3D scanning systems, Bodygram requires no hardware investment. It runs on a smartphone or tablet and can be deployed at scale. For clinics like DIOCLINIC, this means no physical equipment, no installation fees, and near-zero onboarding friction.

4. Data-Driven Care

All captured data is securely managed within the Bodygram system in compliance with privacy policies. This opens up future possibilities for program optimization, personalization, and integration into broader health records.

Rollout and Future Plans

DIOCLINIC Ginza successfully introduced Bodygram at the end of April 2022, with over 500 clients expected to use the technology within the first year. The overwhelmingly positive response from both clients and staff has led the clinic to explore nationwide rollout to all DIOCLINIC locations.

This move aligns with the clinic’s vision of digitizing the patient experience and delivering a more efficient, personalized, and motivating path toward physical transformation.

Conclusion

The collaboration between DIOCLINIC and Bodygram is a benchmark example of digital transformation in the medical aesthetic space. By using AI to automate and enhance the body measurement process, the clinic improved operational efficiency, elevated the client experience, and positioned itself as a forward-looking brand in the increasingly tech-driven world of medical weight loss.

This case highlights how smartphone-based AI tools can bring clinical value without clinical burden—making personalized, data-backed wellness scalable and accessible for both providers and patients.

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