Is a vitamin IV drip worth it?
It depends what you expect from it. As a 20-minute nutritional top-up during a heavy period, with a doctor checking your history first, many patients find it a reasonable small indulgence. As a fix for a skin concern, a diagnosed illness or chronic exhaustion, it is not: the controlled evidence for those uses is limited, and you are told so before you pay.
Does a glutathione IV whiten your skin?
Not in a way that is established. Glutathione is a genuine antioxidant tripeptide, and it is widely marketed in Asia as a skin-lightening infusion, but published reviews conclude the evidence for intravenous use is limited and describe the safety data as inadequate. Dear offers it as skin-brightening support only. If your goal is measurable tone correction, pigment-directed treatment is what we will recommend, and we will decline to sell the drip as a substitute for it.
How much does a vitamin or glutathione IV cost in Seoul?
At Dear Clinic, the vitamin, Cinderella, de-puffing and glutathione drips are ₩50,000 per session. The garlic drip is ₩100,000 and the cocktail or arginine drip is ₩200,000. Locals and international visitors pay the same published rate, and there is no weekend or holiday surcharge.
How long does one session take?
About 20 minutes for the infusion itself, plus the consultation before it. You sit in a treatment room while the bag runs, and you can go straight back to your plans afterwards — there is nothing to recover from and no dressing to manage.
Does it hurt? Is anaesthesia used?
No anaesthesia is used or needed. The only sensation is the cannula going in, comparable to a routine blood draw, after which most people read or answer messages until the bag finishes. Tell the nurse if you have a history of fainting during blood draws and the session will be set up accordingly.
What is actually in the “Cinderella” injection?
Alpha-lipoic acid, a coenzyme involved in energy metabolism that also has antioxidant activity. The nickname is Korean clinic shorthand and says nothing about the effect. We name the active ingredient on this page deliberately, because a nickname is not information you can consent with.
What is the garlic injection, and does it involve garlic?
It does not. The garlic drip is built on fursultiamine, an activated derivative of vitamin B1 that is absorbed more readily than standard thiamine; the Korean nickname long predates any English translation. Patients usually choose it when accumulated tiredness rather than skin condition is the reason for the visit.
Is an IV drip safe, and who should avoid one?
In healthy adults under medical supervision an infusion is generally well tolerated, but it is still a medical procedure. Anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding, takes anticoagulants, has a history of allergy, or has an existing medical condition or regular medication needs a consultation before any drip is prepared — and in some cases the answer will be no.
What side effects should I expect?
Redness, bruising, swelling or pain at the injection site are the common ones, and they are usually temporary. A short-lived feeling of drowsiness or tiredness afterwards is also possible. If you suspect an allergic reaction at any stage, contact us immediately instead of waiting for it to settle.
Can I have a drip on the same day as another treatment?
Usually yes, and many patients do exactly that — a drip runs during or after a lifting, booster or toning session without extending the visit much. Whether the combination suits you on the day is confirmed by your director, and the total is approved by you before anything begins.
How often can I have one?
There is no fixed schedule, and we deliberately do not publish one. Frequency depends on your health history, current medication and the reason you are asking, so it is decided in consultation rather than sold as a course. If a patient wants a standing weekly booking without a medical reason, we will say that it is not necessary.
Do international visitors pay more for a drip, and how do I book one from abroad?
No. One list covers everyone: ₩50,000 for a base drip, ₩100,000 for the garlic drip, ₩200,000 for the cocktail or arginine bag, with KRW as what you pay and USD beside it as a reference. Send the form below with your travel dates and any medication or allergy history, so the screening is largely done before you arrive; a 20-minute drip slots easily into a visit already booked for something else, on any of the 365 days the clinic is open.
