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Skin Brightening IV Infusion

Intravenous (IV) infusion offers a powerful solution by directly delivering essential antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals into your bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system for maximum absorption and efficacy. Our specialised IV treatments, featuring glutathione and other key nutrients, are designed to reduce melanin production and hydrate your skin, helping you achieve a brighter, more even skin tone. 
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Skin Brightening IV Infusion at a glance

  • Best Results
    Best Results

    8-12 Treatments (for initial result)

  • Anaesthetic
    Anaesthetic

    None

  • Duration
    Duration of Results

    Monthly maintenance required

  • Procedure Time
    Procedure Time

    30-60min

  • Treatment Recovery
    Treatment Recovery

    2-3 Days

  • Skin Specialist
    Skin Specialist

    Doctor or Nurse

  • Risk Compliance
    Risks & Complications

    Low

  • Back to Work
    Back To Work

    Same Day

What is IV Infusion for Skin Brightening?

IV infusion for skin brightening involves administering powerful antioxidants, such as glutathione, combined with essential vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamin C, and fluids directly into the bloodstream. This method ensures optimal hydration and reduces melanin production, which can lead to a brighter skin tone after a series of treatments.

The Role of Glutathione in Skin Brightening

Glutathione is a highly effective antioxidant composed of three essential amino acids. It plays a crucial role in detoxifying harmful chemicals in the liver by binding to toxins and facilitating their elimination from the body. Naturally produced by the body, glutathione levels can be boosted by a healthy intake of Vitamin C. High levels of glutathione aid in skin brightening and enhance the body’s ability to combat neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease.

IV glutathione for skin brightening has been popular in countries like China and Japan for many years. The treatment typically involves receiving IV infusions twice weekly for the first month to achieve optimal results, followed by monthly sessions to maintain the effects.

Why Choose IV Glutathione Over Oral Supplements for Skin Brightening?

Oral supplementation of glutathione is often ineffective for skin brightening due to the gastrointestinal system breaking down the majority of glutathione into its component amino acids before absorption. Consequently, a significantly larger dose is required to achieve the desired effect. IV glutathione supplementation bypasses the digestive system, delivering the antioxidant directly into the bloodstream in its active form. This method ensures maximum absorption and efficacy.

To ensure complete absorption and retention of glutathione, it is recommended to take Vitamin C and Alpha Lipoic Acid supplements. These supplements enhance the effectiveness of glutathione, making the skin-brightening process more efficient. Vitamin C is included in our skin brightening cocktail to maximise benefits.

The Importance of Professional Consultation and Follow-Up

An IV consultation is not just an evaluation but involves a thorough interpretation and follow-up to correct metabolic imbalances. This requires specialised training, making it suitable for holistic and nutritional practices and practitioners involved in preventive medicine.

Safety and Quality at Health Renewal

At Skin Renewal, we prioritise safety and quality in our IV Infusion treatments:

frequently asked
questions

Are skin brightening IV Infusions available at all Skin Renewal Clinics?
Why are IV infusions more effective than oral supplements?

Oral glutathione supplements and other nutrients often break down in the digestive system, reducing effectiveness. IV infusions deliver these nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive process and ensuring they reach their target cells in their active form, resulting in more effective skin brightening.

How often should you get IV infusions for optimal skin brightening results?

For optimal results, it is recommended that you undergo IV infusions twice a week for the first month. After achieving the desired skin tone, monthly maintenance sessions are advised to sustain the results.

Are there any side effects of IV infusion therapy?

IV infusion therapy is generally safe when administered by trained professionals. At Health Renewal, all infusions are performed by registered nurses or doctors, and an ACLS-certified doctor is always present during treatments. Common side effects are minimal but can include mild discomfort at the injection site or a slight feeling of warmth during the infusion.

Can anyone undergo IV infusion therapy for skin brightening?

While IV infusion therapy is safe for most people, it is important to thoroughly consult a Skin Renewal doctor to assess your individual health needs and conditions. This ensures the treatment is tailored to your specific requirements and safe for you.

What additional supplements should I take to enhance the effects of IV infusions?

To enhance the effects of IV glutathione infusions, oral supplements of Vitamin C and Alpha Lipoic Acid are recommended. These supplements help improve the absorption and retention of glutathione in the body, boosting the overall effectiveness of the skin-brightening treatment.

How long does it take to see results from IV infusion therapy?

Most individuals see noticeable skin tone improvements after a few sessions, typically within the first month of treatment. However, results can vary based on individual skin types and conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Are skin brightening IV Infusions available at all Skin Renewal Clinics?
Why are IV infusions more effective than oral supplements?

Oral glutathione supplements and other nutrients often break down in the digestive system, reducing effectiveness. IV infusions deliver these nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive process and ensuring they reach their target cells in their active form, resulting in more effective skin brightening.

How often should you get IV infusions for optimal skin brightening results?

For optimal results, it is recommended that you undergo IV infusions twice a week for the first month. After achieving the desired skin tone, monthly maintenance sessions are advised to sustain the results.

Are there any side effects of IV infusion therapy?

IV infusion therapy is generally safe when administered by trained professionals. At Health Renewal, all infusions are performed by registered nurses or doctors, and an ACLS-certified doctor is always present during treatments. Common side effects are minimal but can include mild discomfort at the injection site or a slight feeling of warmth during the infusion.

Can anyone undergo IV infusion therapy for skin brightening?

While IV infusion therapy is safe for most people, it is important to thoroughly consult a Skin Renewal doctor to assess your individual health needs and conditions. This ensures the treatment is tailored to your specific requirements and safe for you.

What additional supplements should I take to enhance the effects of IV infusions?

To enhance the effects of IV glutathione infusions, oral supplements of Vitamin C and Alpha Lipoic Acid are recommended. These supplements help improve the absorption and retention of glutathione in the body, boosting the overall effectiveness of the skin-brightening treatment.

How long does it take to see results from IV infusion therapy?

Most individuals see noticeable skin tone improvements after a few sessions, typically within the first month of treatment. However, results can vary based on individual skin types and conditions.

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