IV therapy: detox, detan & liver support
Glutathione and vitamin C drips, supervised by a doctor and combined with a complete skin and health plan.
Detox, detan & liver support, from the inside
IV (intravenous) therapy delivers nutrients and antioxidants straight into the bloodstream, so they bypass the gut. My IV programmes centre on two well-known antioxidants: glutathione and vitamin C.
I use them as part of a wider plan for three goals: detoxification and wellness, detanning and skin brightening, and liver support. They're always combined with sun protection, skincare, diet and, where useful, lasers.
Every drip is given only after a consultation and basic health screening, and is administered and monitored in the clinic.
Ask if IV therapy suits youAt a glance
- Key ingredients: glutathione, vitamin C, and selected B-vitamins or minerals when indicated
- Session: about 30 – 45 minutes, seated and monitored
- Course: usually weekly, for a number of sessions decided at consultation
- Combined with sunscreen, skincare and lifestyle advice
- Screening before starting, including allergies, kidney health, G6PD where relevant, and pregnancy
*Results vary from person to person. IV therapy supports, but does not replace, a healthy lifestyle or medical treatment.
What I use IV therapy for
Detox & Wellness Drip
Glutathione and vitamin C, often with B-vitamins and hydration, for people who feel run-down, travel often, or are recovering from a demanding schedule. Many patients say they feel more energetic and refreshed*.
Your liver and kidneys already detoxify the body. This drip supplies antioxidants that support those natural processes.
Glow & Detan Drip
Glutathione with vitamin C to help reduce sun tan and dullness and support a more even, brighter tone*. It works best alongside Q-Switch laser toning, peels and daily sunscreen.
It doesn't change your natural skin colour, and response varies widely between individuals.
Liver Detox Drip
Glutathione is the liver's main antioxidant. For selected patients, such as those with fatty liver or during weight loss, an antioxidant drip can be one part of a liver-health plan*, together with diet, weight management and medical review.
Liver conditions need proper diagnosis and medical treatment. IV therapy is supportive only.
Glutathione & vitamin C
Glutathione is an antioxidant made naturally in every cell, in the highest amounts in the liver. It neutralises free radicals, helps the liver process toxins, and influences how the skin produces melanin (pigment).
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that the body can't make. It's essential for collagen, helps regenerate glutathione, and supports immunity and skin repair. Given intravenously, it reaches higher blood levels than tablets can.
Read: what glutathione and vitamin C drips can, and can't, do →
The honest part
- Evidence for IV glutathione for skin brightening and "detox" is still limited, and results vary.
- IV glutathione is not approved by drug regulators as a skin-lightening treatment. I use it only as a supportive therapy, with your informed consent.
- It does not cure liver disease, and it isn't a substitute for treating the cause.
- Possible side effects include discomfort at the drip site, flushing, nausea, headache and, rarely, allergic reactions. That's why every drip is doctor-supervised.
- It is not advised during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with certain kidney conditions.
Your IV session
*Results vary from person to person. IV therapy is given only after a doctor's assessment.
Frequently asked questions
What is IV glutathione used for?
At my clinic, glutathione drips are used as a supportive therapy for detoxification and wellness, for reducing tan and dullness alongside skincare and lasers, and as part of a liver-health plan. Evidence is still limited and results vary, so it's offered only after a consultation.
Will glutathione make my skin fairer?
It doesn't change your natural skin colour. Some people notice reduced tan and a brighter, more even tone, but responses vary widely, and it isn't an approved skin-lightening treatment. Sun protection and topical care matter more.
Why add vitamin C?
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that supports collagen and skin repair, and it helps the body recycle glutathione. The two are commonly given together.
Does an IV drip detox the liver?
Your liver detoxifies the body naturally. Glutathione is the liver's key antioxidant, and a drip can support it, but it does not treat liver disease. Fatty liver and other conditions need diagnosis, weight management and medical care.
Is IV therapy safe?
When given by trained staff after screening, side effects are usually mild, such as drip-site discomfort, flushing or nausea. Rare allergic reactions can occur. It isn't advised in pregnancy, while breastfeeding, or with some kidney conditions.
How many sessions will I need?
This depends on your goal and how you respond. A course is usually weekly, and your doctor will recommend the number of sessions after your consultation.