IV therapy (intravenous vitamin infusions) has gained popularity in aesthetic medicine as a powerful complement for improving skin health from the inside out. By delivering vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants directly into the bloodstream, you achieve 100% absorption — far superior to oral supplements. For traveling patients, it is also an excellent way to combat jet lag and prepare your body for other aesthetic treatments.
How It Works
IV therapy involves the intravenous administration of a personalized solution that may include high-dose vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, glutathione, alpha-lipoic acid, zinc, selenium, and other nutrients tailored to each patient's needs. Sessions last 30 to 60 minutes and are performed in a comfortable setting under medical supervision at our Miraflores clinic.
Types of Protocols
- Skin revitalization: high-dose vitamin C and glutathione to improve skin luminosity, combat oxidative stress, and boost collagen production
- Antioxidant and detox: combination of glutathione, alpha-lipoic acid, and selenium to detoxify the body and protect cells from oxidative damage
- Energy and wellness: B-complex vitamins, magnesium, and amino acids to combat fatigue, improve concentration, and strengthen the immune system
- Post-treatment recovery: formulas designed to accelerate recovery after more intensive aesthetic procedures
Why Is It Superior to Oral Supplements?
When you take vitamins orally, the digestive system absorbs only a fraction — between 10% and 50% depending on the nutrient. Intravenous delivery allows 100% of the nutrients to reach your cells directly, achieving therapeutic concentrations that are simply not possible through oral supplementation. This translates to faster, more noticeable effects.
Who Benefits Most?
IV therapy is especially beneficial for people with dull or prematurely aging skin, patients preparing for or recovering from aesthetic treatments, individuals with chronic stress or fatigue, and anyone seeking a general boost in wellness and skin luminosity. Many international patients schedule an IV session on arrival in Lima to recover from travel and prepare their skin for subsequent treatments.
At Elyzea, Dr. Geldres personalizes each IV therapy protocol to meet each patient's specific needs. Sessions are performed in a relaxed, comfortable environment at our Miraflores clinic — and at a fraction of the cost you would pay for comparable IV therapy at a wellness clinic in the US or Europe.