IV Therapyin Gangnam, Seoul
IV therapy delivers fluids with selected nutrients — such as glutathione, vitamins or amino acids — directly into a vein, so they are absorbed without passing through digestion. At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, we review your health and goals first, then choose a drip and dose that suit you. A session usually takes about 30–60 minutes. (Results vary by individual.)
Who it’s for
- Those looking for hydration and nutrient support alongside skin care
- People with a busy schedule who want a short in-clinic session
- Anyone considering antioxidant or vitamin drips as part of wellness
A drip is not a treatment for any disease. Suitability is confirmed with our medical team after reviewing your health.
How it works
A fine catheter is placed in a vein and the prepared fluid is infused slowly over the session. Because the nutrients enter the bloodstream directly, absorption does not depend on digestion. Our menu includes glutathione (often called the “white-jade” drip), licorice, vitamin C, the “Cinderella” combination, placenta, arginine and inner-beauty drips; the choice and dose are personalized. Purpose is supportive — hydration, antioxidant or nutrient support — rather than treatment of a specific illness.
THE MECHANISM, STEP BY STEP
01Delivered straight into a vein
A fine catheter is placed in a vein and the prepared fluid is infused slowly, so nutrients enter the bloodstream directly rather than passing through digestion.
02What the drips contain
Options include glutathione (the “white-jade” drip), licorice, vitamin C, the “Cinderella” combination, placenta, arginine and inner-beauty drips; the choice and dose are personalized.
03A supportive, not curative, role
The intended role is supportive — hydration, antioxidant or nutrient support as part of wellness — rather than treatment of a specific illness.
04Absorption without digestion
Because the route bypasses the gut, absorption does not depend on digestion. How much benefit any individual notices varies. (Results vary by individual.)
Treatment areas
- Glutathione (white-jade)
- Antioxidant-focused drip. It is used for supportive wellness care, not as a treatment for a disease.
- Licorice (glycyrrhizin)
- Drawn from licorice root, this is one of the gentler options on the menu and is usually chosen as part of a longer, steady plan rather than as a one-off. Because glycyrrhizin can affect blood pressure and potassium, we ask about high blood pressure and any diuretics you take before it is used.
- Vitamin C
- One of the most familiar drips on the menu and a common first choice for visitors trying IV therapy for the first time. The dose is set at your health review.
- Cinderella
- A combination drip better known by its nickname than its contents — the name is a marketing one, not a medical claim. What goes into yours, and whether it suits you, is decided at your health review.
- Placenta
- An option decided at consultation. Tell us about any known allergies, including to placenta-derived products.
- Arginine
- An amino-acid option decided at consultation, with the dose personalized.
- QD inner-beauty
- Our inner-beauty drip option, chosen and dosed at consultation as part of supportive wellness care.
What the procedure is like
- 1Consultation and brief health review
- 2Selecting the drip and dose
- 3Placing the IV line and slow infusion
- 4Removal, brief rest and aftercare guidance
Time: A session takes about 30–60 minutes.
Recovery & aftercare
- No downtime; most people return to their day right after.
- Temporary bruising or tenderness at the injection site may occur.
- Rarely, lightheadedness can occur; tell our team if you feel unwell during the drip.
What to expect over time
A general guide to how the days and months after treatment usually unfold. Results vary by individual.
BEFORE Health review
We review your health and goals, then select the drip and dose that suit you.
DURING The drip
The IV line is placed and the fluid is infused slowly, usually over about 30–60 minutes, while our team monitors the session.
RIGHT AFTER Straight back to your day
There is no downtime; most people return to their day right after. Temporary bruising at the injection site may occur.
OVER TIME Supportive wellness
As supportive wellness care, any benefit varies between people and is not a treatment for a disease. (Results vary by individual.)
ONGOING Frequency
Some have a single session, others a short course; frequency is decided at consultation based on your health and goals.
Sessions & results
Some people have a single session, others a short course spaced as decided at consultation. Your plan is personalized. (Results vary by individual.)
How it compares
These are different ways to take in nutrients or support skin. They differ mainly in route, so the right choice depends on your goals and health review.
| Comparison | IV Therapy | Oral supplements | Injectable skin booster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | Selected nutrients given as an intravenous drip | Nutrients taken by mouth | HA with revitalizing ingredients via micro-injections |
| Targets | Hydration and nutrient support (wellness) | General nutrient intake over time | Skin hydration, texture and radiance |
| Sessions | Single session or a short course | Taken regularly at home | A short series, then maintenance |
| Sensation | A brief needle prick, then resting during the drip | None | Small pricks during injections |
| Downtime | None | None | Little; small marks may last a few days |
Neither is “better” — they work differently and suit different goals. The right choice is decided after we assess your skin.
Safety & considerations
Possible reactions
- Temporary bruising or tenderness at the injection site
- A cool sensation or mild flushing along the vein during the drip
- Rarely, lightheadedness — tell our team if you feel unwell during the drip
When to take extra care
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding — let us know at consultation
- Known allergies, including to any drip ingredient such as glutathione or placenta-derived products
- Kidney, heart or other conditions, or medications that need medical clearance before a drip
- G6PD deficiency or other conditions relevant to specific drips — tell your doctor
A drip is not a treatment for any disease. Whether it is suitable is confirmed with our medical team after reviewing your health. Effects vary by individual, and side effects may occur.
Your care at QD Clinic
Health reviewed before any drip
Our medical team reviews your health and goals, and the drip and dose are selected accordingly.
Supportive wellness care
Drips are for supportive hydration, antioxidant or nutrient care — not a treatment for any disease.
Care in your language
Consultation in English, with 中文 and 日本語 support arranged on request — including questions before you travel.
A short walk from Gangnam Station
Central Seoul location with guidance from the airport and nearby hotels, and hours shown in KST.
Pricing
Pricing depends on the drip and number of sessions. Please consult us for a personalized quote.
Frequently asked questions
It is an antioxidant-focused IV drip. It is used for supportive wellness care, not as a treatment for a disease. (Results vary by individual.)
Usually about 30–60 minutes, depending on the drip and dose.
No downtime. Temporary bruising at the injection site may occur and usually settles quickly.
Frequency is decided at consultation based on your health and goals. (Results vary by individual.)
Yes. Our doctors consult in English directly, and 中文 / 日本語 can be arranged in advance. Tell us your language on WhatsApp before your visit.
Often considered together
Treatments that are sometimes planned alongside this one, decided at consultation.
+Stem Cell Therapy (Face & Body)
A regenerative skin-quality approach sometimes chosen alongside supportive drips within anti-aging care.
+Chanel Injection (NCTF)
A skin booster for hydration and radiance, considered separately from nutrient drips.
+Skin treatments
Drips are often chosen as supportive wellness care alongside facials or other skin treatments; timing is advised by your team.
For international patients
Consultation in English / 中文 / 日本語 · WhatsApp · WeChat · KakaoTalk · a 4-minute walk from Sinnonhyeon / Nonhyeon Station (hours in KST) · card payment.
For International PatientsMedically reviewed by Dr. Sahyeok Hong, board-certified plastic surgeon and Director of QD Clinic.