Wellness IV menu · nurse-administered with dermatologist supervision

IV Drip

IV Drip at Delight is a wellness adjunct (not FDA-approved anti-aging). 5 options — vitamin C, glutathione (600-1200 mg Korean standard), NAD+, vitamin D, and Cindella (Korean MFDS-registered). Registered nurse IV access + Dr. Yun supervision. 30-60 min infusion, no downtime. Written consent on regulatory framework.

Board-Certified

Dermatologist

AAD International Fellow

IFAAD

FDA-cleared

Where applicable

MFDS-registered

Korean MoH&W

Reviewed by Dr. SangYoul Yun

Board-certified Dermatologist · Chief Director · AAD Member

Overview

IV Drip menu in Gangnam — vitamin C, glutathione, NAD+, Cindella, vitamin D under MFDS off-label cosmetic-medicine framework. Registered nurse IV access with dermatologist supervision and honest evidence + regulatory disclosure.

Best for

Fatigue, jet-lag, or post-travel recovery (vitamin C / B-complex / Cindella)
Skin brightening interest (glutathione / Cindella) — informed consent required
Anti-aging curiosity (NAD+) — honest framing that cosmetic evidence is sparse
Immune-support adjunct (vitamin C / D)
Antioxidant adjunct after sun exposure
Vitamin D repletion in confirmed deficiency
Pre-event same-day wellness paired with basic skin care or primary procedure

Suited for

Adults 19+. Typical patient 20-65.
Generally healthy adults passing IV screening (renal / G6PD / pregnancy / oxalate / allergy)
Patients accepting wellness-adjunct framing — NOT FDA-approved for anti-aging / brightening / wellness
Glutathione / Cindella patients accepting written informed-consent disclosure
NAD+ patients accepting that cosmetic anti-aging evidence in healthy adults is sparse
Patients combining IV with primary procedure visit
Single-session viable for any trip length
Multi-language consultation available; female staff on request.

Duration

Consultation 15-25 min

Single infusion 30-60 min

Combo same-day (IV Drip + Aquapeel or Ionto) 90-120 min

Sessions

Single session or weekly / biweekly course (varies by goal; no rigorous course-evidence base)

Downtime

None (mild fatigue or warmth at infusion site possible; high-dose vitamin C above 15 g patients may prefer to rest remainder of day)

Peak result

Single-session subjective wellness or brightness sensation immediate; cumulative objective benefit unclear in published literature

Timeline

Day 0
Warmth / flush during glutathione, vitamin C, or Cindella common and self-limited. NAD+ slow drip may produce chest tightness. No visible skin change from single IV.
Day 1-7
Mild fatigue / headache resolves within 24h. IV-site bruising resolves within 3-7d. Single sessions appropriate for event prep / jet-lag, NOT sustained transformation.
Multi-session course
Limited published cosmetic-outcome data. IV-route RCT base is sparse. Multi-session IV = wellness adjunct without objective cosmetic guarantee.
Long-term
Cadence patient-driven. We do NOT pre-sell open-ended IV subscription packages.
Honest ceiling
Wellness experience + patient-reported subjective benefit. NO 'reverse aging' / 'detox' / 'whiten permanently' / 'cure' language. Sustained anti-aging requires primary procedure plan.

Devices

Vitamin C IV — 5-25 g

Korean MFDS-registered pharmaceutical-grade ascorbic acidNOT FDA-approved for anti-aging / brightening / wellness. Above 25 g requires G6PD screening. Renal disease + oxalate kidney-stone history are absolute contraindications.

Key specs

Low-dose 5-10 g: gentle antioxidant, 30 min infusion
Moderate 10-25 g: stronger antioxidant, 45-60 min, mild flush common
: > 25 g requires G6PD screening (hemolysis risk)
Contraindications: pregnancy / lactation, renal disease, oxalate stone history, sulfite hypersensitivity

Glutathione IV — 600-1200 mg

Korean MFDS-registered pharmaceutical-grade reduced glutathioneNOT FDA-approved. Philippines FDA 2011 public warning against IV glutathione for off-label skin-lightening. Korean clinical standard dose under MFDS off-label framework with verbal informed-consent.

Key specs

: Korean standard dose 600-1200 mg per infusion
Mechanism: tyrosinase inhibition + eumelanin-to-pheomelanin switch
Wahab 2021 RCT: oral + topical superiority; IV NOT studied
: Foundation of pigmentation therapy = hydroquinone / tranexamic / SPF — IV glutathione is at most adjunct
: 30-45 min infusion; mild flush common, self-limited

NAD+ IV — 250-500 mg

Pharmaceutical-grade nicotinamide adenine dinucleotideNOT FDA-approved for cosmetic anti-aging. Strongest RCT (Shoji 2025) is oral NR in Werner syndrome — NOT IV NAD+ or cosmetic indication.

Key specs

: Dose 250-500 mg; slow drip 60-90 min to avoid flushing / chest tightness
: We will NOT claim cosmetic anti-aging benefit
Cosmetic evidence base in healthy adults: limited
: Priciest item on IV menu (active ingredient cost)

Cindella IV (glutathione + ALA + vitamin C + B complex)

Korean MFDS-registered compound formulationKorean MFDS-registered compound. NOT FDA-approved. Same disclosure as standalone IV glutathione.

Key specs

Compound: glutathione + alpha-lipoic acid + vitamin C + B-complex
: Marketed for brightening + wellness in Korea / Asia
: Same regulatory framing as standalone IV glutathione
: Not validated by RCT for cosmetic skin-whitening
: 30-45 min infusion

Vitamin D IM / IV — repletion adjunct

Korean MFDS-registered cholecalciferol / ergocalciferolRepletion adjunct only. Cosmetic anti-aging claim NOT supported. Evidence-based only for confirmed deficiency.

Key specs

: IM cholecalciferol single-dose for confirmed vitamin D deficiency
: Lab workup (25-OH vitamin D level) recommended if deficiency suspected
: NOT cosmetic anti-aging

Process

01
Consultation + 15-25 min screening (renal / G6PD / pregnancy / oxalate / allergy / medications / goal).
02
Infusion selection: Vitamin C 5-25 g (G6PD screening > 25 g) · Glutathione 600-1200 mg · NAD+ 250-500 mg · Vitamin D · Cindella (Korean MFDS-registered compound).
03
Written disclosure: no FDA approval for anti-aging / brightening / wellness. Patient acknowledges and proceeds.
04
IV access by registered nurse — 22-24 G catheter, sterile prep, vital signs check.
05
30-60 min infusion. Mild warmth / flush common and self-limited. Vital signs monitored.
06
Post-infusion: IV-site check, pressure dressing, 10-15 min observation. High-dose vitamin C (> 15 g) patients rest remainder of day.
07
Optional same-visit combo with Aquapeel / Ionto / LED (focused 2-3 modality combo, not full-menu).
08
Messenger follow-up at 24h and 1 week.

“We refuse to delegate injectables and energy devices to non-physician staff — every patient is treated by a board-certified dermatologist.”
— Dr. SangYoul Yun · Board-Certified Dermatologist · AAD IFAAD

Aftercare

Day 0
Maintain hydration. IV-site monitoring. Normal activity for low-to-moderate doses. High-dose vitamin C (> 15 g): rest remainder of day if fatigue. Avoid heavy alcohol 12h.
Day 1-7
Watch for delayed allergic reaction (rare) — seek emergency care if generalized rash, swelling, shortness of breath. IV-site bruising resolves within 3-7d.
Course continuation
Weekly / biweekly cadence per patient preference. Photo documentation at baseline and every 4 sessions for brightening goal. Honest if no objective change visible.
Long-term
Patient-driven cadence. We discourage open-ended subscriptions. Pigmentation foundation = hydroquinone / tranexamic / SPF — IV glutathione / Cindella is at most adjunct. Sustained anti-aging = primary procedure plan.

FAQ

Is IV Drip FDA-approved for anti-aging?

No. FDA has NOT approved any IV vitamin C, glutathione, NAD+, vitamin D, or Cindella for anti-aging / brightening / wellness. Philippines FDA issued a 2011 warning against IV glutathione for off-label skin-lightening. Werner-syndrome NR trial (Shoji 2025) is rare-disease, NOT cosmetic anti-aging. Korean clinics operate under MFDS off-label framework, disclosed at consult.

Side effects?

Common: mild warmth / flush during infusion; IV-site tenderness; mild post-infusion fatigue or headache. Less common: factitious hyperglycemia in renal patients on high-dose vitamin C; G6PD hemolysis > 25 g; oxalate stones; sulfite / vitamin allergy. Our screening identifies these risks pre-infusion.

What is Cindella?

Korean MFDS-registered compound combining glutathione + alpha-lipoic acid + vitamin C + B-complex. NOT FDA-approved. Same disclosure as standalone IV glutathione. Not validated by RCT for cosmetic skin-whitening.

Is IV glutathione safe at 600-1200 mg?

Generally well-tolerated in screened patients at Korean clinical standard dose. We exclude sulfite hypersensitivity, severe renal disease, pregnancy, lactation. We disclose Philippines FDA 2011 warning and oral / topical vs IV evidence asymmetry in writing.

Is NAD+ proven for anti-aging?

No, not for cosmetic anti-aging in healthy patients. Werner-syndrome NR trial (Shoji 2025) is rare-disease, oral, not cosmetic IV. We do NOT claim cosmetic anti-aging benefit.

Does glutathione IV whiten skin?

Partial mechanism (tyrosinase inhibition + eumelanin → pheomelanin), limited IV-specific evidence. Wahab 2021 RCT was oral + topical, NOT IV. Foundation of pigmentation therapy = hydroquinone / tranexamic / SPF — IV glutathione is at most adjunct.

IV Drip during chemo / cancer?

Coordinate with treating oncologist first. We request written clearance and defer if any uncertainty. Survivors in remission with oncologist clearance accommodated with appropriate screening.

Pricing?

Per infusion: Vitamin C 5-25 g ~₩55,000-₩320,000 · Glutathione 600-1200 mg ~₩75,000-₩110,000 · Cindella ~₩55,000-₩85,000 · Premium compound ~₩230,000-₩320,000. NAD+ is priciest. We do NOT pre-sell open-ended subscriptions.

IV Drip or primary procedure first?

Primary procedure first, IV as wellness adjunct on top. IV produces NO permanent structural change. We will NOT recommend IV-only plan as substitute for primary anti-aging procedures.

Combine IV with Aquapeel same day?

Yes. Popular: IV + Aquapeel + LED in 90-120 min. We do NOT upsell stacking beyond 2-3 modalities per visit. See /procedures/basic-skin-care-seoul/ for topical hub.

Notice

Tell the dermatologist at consultation if any of the following apply.

Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Severe kidney disease, dialysis, or oxalate kidney-stone history
High-dose vitamin C — G6PD deficiency screening required
Hypersensitivity to vitamins, glutathione, sulfites, ALA, or Cindella components
Active autoimmune flare or sepsis — defer until stable
Active chemotherapy — coordinate with oncologist first
Anticoagulant medication — slightly elevated bruising risk

For your visit

Single-session viable for any trip length, including same-day arrival / departure.
Pair naturally with primary procedure visit. We do NOT recommend Seoul travel for IV alone — most menu items are globally available.
Pre-trip virtual consult with screening (renal / G6PD / pregnancy / allergy / medications).
Multi-language consultation available; clinic in Gangnam.
Written quote pre-flight on request.
Discharge packet: compound + dose delivered, IV-site observation, English clinical summary with Dr. Yun's stamp.

References

The clinical claims on this page — device specs, efficacy timelines, safety profile — are supported by the primary sources below. Each citation links to the original paper or regulatory record.6 refs

[1]Glutathione as a skin whitening agent — facts, myths, evidence and controversies (Philippines FDA 2011 IV glutathione public warning documented). Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol (Sonthalia) (2016).
[2]Combination of topical and oral glutathione as a skin-whitening agent — double-blind RCT n=46 (oral + topical superiority; IV route NOT studied). Int J Dermatol (Wahab) (2021).
[3]High-dose vitamin C induced prolonged factitious hyperglycemia in a peritoneal dialysis patient — case report (renal-disease IV vitamin C caution). J Med Case Rep (Lachance) (2021).
[4]Nicotinamide Riboside Supplementation Benefits in Patients With Werner Syndrome — double-blind RCT (oral NR; rare-disease population, NOT cosmetic anti-aging). Aging Cell (Shoji) (2025).
[5]In vitro evaluation of the effect of electrotreatment on skin permeability — iontophoresis enhanced sodium ascorbyl phosphate delivery (topical vitamin C context, not IV efficacy). J Cosmet Dermatol (Marra) (2008).
[6]Cindella Korean MFDS-registered IV compound — official medication registry (glutathione + ALA + vitamin C + B complex). Korea Pharmaceutical Information Center (health.kr) (2024).

Reviewed byDr. SangYoul Yun· Board-Certified Dermatologist (Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare) · AAD International Fellow (IFAAD) · ASLMS Member · Former Director of Banobagi Dermatology · Clinic registered as Authorized Medical Institution for International Patients (KHIDI 357-15-02460)· Last reviewed 2026-05-22

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