Nutrient IV Therapy (Glutathione / Cinderella / Garlic / NAD+ IV)

Nutrient IV Therapy in Seoul

Medically reviewed by Dr. Chae-ho Lee, Medical Director, Doctorpetit Clinic Hongdae; Member, Korean Society of Clinical Aesthetic Medicine

Doctor profile · Doctorpetit Clinic Hongdae, Seoul

Nutrient IV therapy in Seoul is a drip that sends a prepared fluid straight into a vein, and at Doctorpetit Clinic Hongdae the menu includes a glutathione IV, a Cinderella IV, and a Garlic Injection drip. The clinic frames these options around antioxidant, skin, and general wellness goals, with the dose and management set individually for each component. None of them is offered as a cure, a whitening treatment, or a substitute for finding out why you feel unwell.

What Is Nutrient IV Therapy?

Nutrient IV therapy is the intravenous delivery of selected ingredients into the bloodstream through a small catheter placed in a vein, with the formulation chosen according to a person's goals and health after a medical consultation.

• Direct route. Because the fluid enters a vein, it bypasses the digestive system rather than being swallowed as a tablet.
• Selected formulation. The clinic prepares the chosen IV according to the treatment plan agreed at consultation.
• Individual dosing. The clinic states that each component requires individualized dosage and management, which is why a doctor reviews your history before anything is prepared.
• Supervised administration. A healthcare professional places the catheter and monitors you while the fluid runs.
• Variable effect. What a person notices, if anything, depends on the formulation, the reason for treatment, and individual health.

Where the evidence stands

The descriptions of each drip on this page are the clinic's own. Outside clinical evidence for IV nutrient drips in healthy people is limited, and this page does not present journal findings for any benefit. It is also worth keeping in mind that supplements cannot take the place of the varied foods that make up a healthy eating routine, as the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements points out. The clinic itself notes that IV therapy should not replace diagnosis or evidence-based treatment of an underlying illness. If fatigue is your reason for asking, a medical cause may need to be looked for first.

Who Performs Nutrient IV Therapy at Doctorpetit Clinic Hongdae

Dr. Chae-ho Lee
Medical Director at Doctorpetit Clinic Hongdae

Dr. Chae-ho Lee, the clinic's Medical Director and only physician, reviews each patient and decides whether a drip is appropriate and which formulation to use. This treatment area is offered as a clinic service led by the Medical Director rather than as one of Dr. Lee's stated core specializations. Because the clinic emphasizes individual dosing for every component, his role centers on the consultation: going through your medications, allergies, and any heart, kidney, liver, or metabolic condition before a formulation is chosen. A healthcare professional then places the IV line and monitors you during the infusion. If you would like to know who will be with you on the day, ask when you book.

Nutrient IV Therapy Options Available

The clinic lists the following formulations under this service.

Option	What the clinic says it is	How the clinic describes its purpose
White Jade	A glutathione-based IV	Antioxidant support aimed at skin tone and wellness goals
Cinderella	An antioxidant formulation	Fatigue- and skin-related goals
Garlic Injection	An IV drip named for garlic	Described by the clinic as having antibacterial properties
Premium Vitality IV Fluid	A combination of White Jade, Cinderella, and Garlic Injection	Combines the three formulations in one drip
NAD+ IV	Listed by name in the service title	Not described in the clinic's materials; ask the doctor

White Jade (glutathione)

White Jade is the clinic's name for its glutathione drip. The clinic describes it as an antioxidant-based IV intended for skin tone and wellness-related goals. It is not offered as a whitening treatment, and no particular change in skin color should be expected. See the safety section below for the regulatory position on injectable skin-lightening products.

Cinderella

The clinic describes Cinderella as an antioxidant formulation directed at fatigue and skin-related goals. The exact contents and dose are decided individually, so ask the doctor to explain what your drip would contain.

Garlic Injection

The clinic describes its Garlic Injection as having antibacterial properties. That description should not be read as protection against infection, and the drip is not a treatment for any illness.

Premium Vitality IV Fluid

This option combines White Jade, Cinderella, and Garlic Injection into a single formulation. Whether a combined drip suits you is decided at consultation in the same way as for the individual options.

NAD+ IV

NAD+ appears by name in the service title. The clinic's materials do not describe its formulation or purpose, so this page makes no statement about what it does. If you are interested in it, raise it directly with Dr. Lee.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Nutrient IV Therapy?

People who may be considered include:

• Adults who want medically supervised IV nutrient or wellness therapy.
• People whose health status, goals, medications, allergies, and hydration needs have been reviewed by the doctor.
• Patients who understand that the clinic's descriptions are not guaranteed outcomes.
• Those willing to share a full medication and supplement list before treatment.

Treatment may need to be avoided or postponed for:

• People with significant kidney or heart problems.
• Anyone with fluid-balance concerns.
• People with an active infection at the planned IV site.
• Anyone allergic to an ingredient in the planned formulation.
• People with other conditions that affect IV therapy.
• Those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, who should discuss this with the doctor first.

The appropriate formulation, if any, depends on your individual needs.

What to Expect: Procedure, Recovery, and Results Timeline

Before the infusion

Tell the doctor about your full medical history. List every medication and supplement you take. Mention allergies, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Describe any kidney, heart, liver, or metabolic condition. Follow any hydration or diet instructions the clinic gives you. Do not hide a relevant condition or medication in order to proceed. Postpone treatment if the planned IV site shows signs of infection, unless a healthcare professional advises that it is safe to go ahead. Ask whether a blood test or other check is needed first.

On the day

1. Consultation. Dr. Lee reviews your history, goals, medications, and allergies.
2. Formulation. The selected IV is prepared according to your treatment plan, with dosing individualized by component.
3. IV placement. A healthcare professional inserts a small catheter into a vein.
4. Infusion. The fluid runs into the vein while you are monitored.
5. Aftercare. You receive instructions before you leave.

Anesthesia is generally not needed for an IV infusion. Inserting the IV usually feels like a brief needle prick or mild discomfort. Across the clinic's wellness category, an IV session commonly lasts about 30 to 60 minutes; ask how long your particular formulation will take.

Recovery timeline

Stage	What may happen
During the infusion	Mild discomfort at the insertion site; some people feel temporarily light-headed.
Straight afterwards	Most people can return to normal activities once the drip is finished.
Same day	Soreness, redness, swelling, or bruising can appear around the insertion site.
Next few days	Site tenderness or bruising usually settles; persistent pain, swelling, or redness should be reported.
Results	The clinic has not stated a timeline for noticeable effects; ask the doctor what to expect for your formulation.

Aftercare

Follow the clinic's post-infusion instructions. Watch the IV site for pain, swelling, or redness that does not go away. Keep up normal hydration unless a doctor has restricted your fluids. Seek medical help promptly for signs of a significant allergic reaction or any other worrying symptom.

Travel

A routine IV infusion is an outpatient treatment, so a long stay in Korea is generally not required for it. Confirm the treatment schedule and any observation period with the clinic. There is no single flight rule that covers every IV formulation. If you feel well and have had no complications, travel may be possible, but check timing with the doctor before you book.

Safety, Precision, and Clinic Standards

• Doctorpetit Clinic Hongdae has held Ministry of Health and Welfare registration for treating overseas patients since January 2023.
• Every drip is preceded by a one-to-one consultation with the Medical Director.
• The clinic states that individualized dosage and management are required for each component.
• A healthcare professional monitors you while the fluid is being given.

Known risks

IV therapy can cause temporary pain, bruising, swelling, or irritation at the insertion site. Some people feel light-headed during or after an infusion. Less commonly, allergic reactions, infection, vein irritation, or fluid-related complications can occur. Reactions specific to an ingredient are also possible. The overall risk depends on the formulation and on your health.

Glutathione and skin lightening

Glutathione drips are widely marketed for lightening skin. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has stated that it has not approved any injectable drug for skin whitening or lightening, and it warns that injectable lightening products may contain unknown ingredients or contaminants (FDA consumer update). That position is why this page does not describe the White Jade drip as a whitening option.

Sterile preparation

Any drip with added ingredients has to be prepared under sterile conditions. The FDA has highlighted serious harm, including a case of septic shock, linked to IV vitamin products compounded under insanitary conditions, and has flagged sterile compounding by IV hydration businesses and medical spas as a continuing concern (FDA compounding risk alert). You are entitled to ask how and where your drip is prepared.

Allergic reactions

A serious allergic reaction can develop quickly. Medications are among the most common causes of anaphylaxis, and its warning signs include hives, swelling of the lips or tongue, wheezing, and fainting, according to MedlinePlus. Tell the team at once if you feel any of these during an infusion.

Alternatives to consider

Depending on your goal, other options may make more sense. The clinic lists oral nutritional supplements, improving your diet, treating an identified nutritional deficiency, hydration, or treatment aimed at a specific medical condition.

The Bottom Line

• Nutrient IV therapy at Doctorpetit Clinic Hongdae includes White Jade (glutathione), Cinderella, Garlic Injection, and a combined Premium Vitality IV Fluid.
• The clinic describes these drips in terms of antioxidant, skin, and wellness support, not as guaranteed outcomes.
• NAD+ is listed by name, but its formulation and purpose are not described; ask the doctor directly.
• The FDA has not approved any injectable product for skin lightening, so glutathione should not be chosen as a whitening treatment.
• Each drip is dosed individually after a consultation with Dr. Chae-ho Lee, and most people resume normal activities the same day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a glutathione IV make my skin lighter?
The clinic describes its White Jade glutathione drip as antioxidant support for skin tone and wellness goals, not as a whitening treatment. No injectable product has FDA approval for skin lightening. Discuss your expectations with the doctor before choosing it.

What is the difference between the Cinderella and Garlic drips?
In the clinic's words, Cinderella is an antioxidant mix aimed at tiredness and skin-related goals. It describes Garlic Injection as having antibacterial properties. Neither is a treatment for illness, and the exact contents are set individually.

Can I get the NAD+ IV?
NAD+ is listed in the service name, but the clinic has not published a description of it. Ask Dr. Lee at consultation whether it is available to you and what it would involve.

How long does a drip take?
Across the wellness category, IV sessions commonly run about 30 to 60 minutes. The time for your formulation may differ, so confirm it when booking. Allow extra time for the consultation beforehand.

Is there any downtime?
IV therapy generally involves little downtime. You may have a sore spot or bruise where the catheter went in, and some people feel briefly light-headed. Most return to their day once the infusion is done.

Who should not have IV nutrient therapy?
People with significant kidney or heart problems, fluid-balance issues, an ingredient allergy, or an infection at the IV site may need to avoid or delay it. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss it with the doctor first.

Can I fly after an IV drip?
No universal flight restriction applies to every formulation. If you feel well and have had no complications, travel may be possible. Confirm your flight timing with the treating doctor.

Should I have a drip instead of seeing a doctor about fatigue?
No. The clinic itself states that IV therapy should not replace diagnosis or evidence-based treatment of an underlying illness. Persistent tiredness deserves a proper medical evaluation.

Book a Consultation at Doctorpetit Clinic Hongdae

If you are curious about nutrient IV therapy in Seoul, begin with a conversation with Dr. Chae-ho Lee about your health, your goals, and which formulation, if any, makes sense. English interpretation is available throughout. To find the clinic, take Exit 1 at Hongik University Station; the Wookdo Building at 151 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, is right there, and the clinic is on its eighth floor. Get in touch to arrange a visit, and see patient feedback while you plan.

Disclaimer

Treatment suitability, expected results, recovery time, risks, and potential side effects vary by individual. The information provided is for general informational purposes and does not replace an in-person medical consultation. Patients should discuss their medical history, treatment goals, and individual circumstances with a qualified medical professional before undergoing treatment.

Sources & Further Reading

• NIH ODS — Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know
• FDA — Injectable Skin Lightening and Skin Bleaching Products May Be Unsafe
• FDA — Concerns With Compounding by Medical Offices and Clinics Under Insanitary Conditions
• MedlinePlus — Anaphylaxis