Injectable Treatments · Apgujeong, Seoul
Vitamin C IV Therapy
High-dose vitamin C infusions that support collagen formation and brightening programs, screened by a dermatologist.
Injectable Treatments · Apgujeong, Seoul
Vitamin C IV Therapy
High-dose vitamin C infusions that support collagen formation and brightening programs, screened by a dermatologist.
Quick answer
Every plan at Oaro Dermatology Clinic begins with a 1:1 skin diagnosis by a board-certified dermatologist, so the dose, device settings and session count are set for your skin rather than a template. Meet our doctors or ask about your own skin .
At a glance
| Procedure time | 45–60 minutes |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | None |
| Downtime | None |
| Sessions | 1–2 per week for 4–8 weeks during a brightening course |
| Results last | Supportive; maintained with ongoing sessions and sun protection |
| Performed by | Board-certified dermatologist |
Overview
What is vitamin C IV therapy?
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is essential for collagen synthesis, is one of the skin's main water-soluble antioxidants and plays a role in regulating melanin production. Oral absorption is capped by the gut, so blood levels plateau at a few hundred milligrams a day no matter how much you swallow. An intravenous infusion bypasses that limit and can raise plasma levels many times higher for a few hours. High-dose vitamin C IV, usually 10–30 g in saline, is widely offered in Seoul clinics as part of brightening and anti-ageing programs.
What the evidence supports is modest: vitamin C is necessary for healthy collagen and for the enzyme steps that limit pigment, and IV delivery reliably raises levels. Whether those transient peaks translate into visibly brighter skin is less certain, and studies are small. We therefore offer vitamin C IV as a supportive measure during laser and pigment treatments, with honest expectations and no claims of curing melasma or reversing ageing.
How vitamin C IV therapy works at Oaro
At Oaro Dermatology Clinic in Apgujeong, Seoul, vitamin C infusions belong to our IV therapy program. A board-certified dermatologist screens for kidney disease, kidney stones, G6PD deficiency, iron overload and relevant medications; a G6PD blood test may be requested before doses above 20 g. The infusion runs slowly over 45–60 minutes in a private room. It is most often scheduled alongside pigmentation treatment, a skin brightening laser course, or after resurfacing to support collagen recovery, and it can be merged with glutathione into a whitening cocktail. The injectable treatments hub compares every drip, and written aftercare with a care notebook entry follows each visit.
Why patients choose Oaro
- Diagnosis and treatment by a board-certified dermatologist, not a technician
- Genuine devices and products: Ultherapy, Thermage FLX, Helios Pico, Rejuran, Juvelook
- One treatment plan, written down, with aftercare and follow-up
- Private 1:1 rooms in Cheongdam Tower, 8 minutes from Apgujeong Rodeo Station
- English-friendly coordination and clear, itemised pricing
Treatment goals
Common goals for vitamin C IV therapy
Support during brightening courses
Patients having pico laser or IPL for pigment add vitamin C to support an even tone.
Collagen and recovery
Vitamin C is required for collagen cross-linking and may aid healing after resurfacing or microneedling.
Antioxidant support
Chosen in high-sun seasons or stressful periods for its free-radical-scavenging role.
Your visit
What to expect
1. Consultation & diagnosis
A dermatologist examines your skin, reviews your health history and decides the dose. A G6PD test may be ordered for high doses.
2. The infusion
An IV line is placed and the vitamin C solution runs slowly over 45–60 minutes. A warm sensation or mild thirst is common.
3. Aftercare & follow-up
You leave straight away. Sessions are weekly or twice weekly during a treatment course, with photographs tracking your skin alongside laser visits.
Cost guide
Vitamin C IV therapy cost in Seoul
Pricing in Apgujeong rises with the dose: a 10 g drip costs less than a 25–30 g high-dose infusion. Packages lower the per-session price during a course.
| Option | Typical range (KRW) |
|---|---|
| Vitamin C IV, 10 g | 60,000 – 120,000 |
| High-dose vitamin C IV, 20–30 g | 100,000 – 200,000 |
| Package of 5 drips | 300,000 – 700,000 |
| G6PD screening test (if required) | 30,000 – 60,000 |
Exact pricing is confirmed at consultation after examination.
Aftercare
Aftercare
- Drink extra water for the rest of the day to support kidney clearance.
- Keep the plaster on the needle site for an hour.
- Report nausea, flank pain, rash or dizziness to the clinic.
- Keep using sunscreen every day; vitamin C complements, not replaces, UV protection.
- Follow the schedule in your care notebook and keep laser appointments aligned.
Medically reviewed by
Dr. Chang-hyun Kim, M.D.
Board-certified dermatologist and Representative Director of Oaro Dermatology Clinic, Cheongdam. Ulthera Certified Treatment Provider, Thermage FLX Master Certified, and full member of the Korean Dermatological Association, the Korean Society for Dermatologic Laser and the Korean Filler Society.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does vitamin C IV brighten skin?
It may support a more even tone during a brightening course, but evidence is limited and it does not remove existing pigment on its own.
Is high-dose vitamin C safe?
Generally yes with screening. It is avoided in kidney disease, kidney stones, G6PD deficiency and iron overload, which is why a dermatologist assesses you first.
How many sessions do I need?
Typically 8–12 over 1–2 months alongside laser treatment, then occasional maintenance if desired.
Why not just take vitamin C tablets?
Oral absorption plateaus; IV raises blood levels much higher for a few hours. Tablets remain useful for daily maintenance.
Can I have it with laser on the same day?
Yes. Many Oaro patients have the infusion right after a pico or IPL session.
Explore related care
Often considered together
- Injectable Treatments — all injectables and drips at Oaro
- Whitening Cocktail Injections — vitamin C combined with glutathione
- Glutathione Injections — antioxidant partner to vitamin C
- Pigmentation Treatment — laser programs the drip supports
- IV Therapy — how we screen and plan infusions
- Contact & Booking — book a consultation in Apgujeong
Private 1:1 consultation
Plan your treatment with a board-certified dermatologist in Apgujeong
Tell us what you would like to change, and we will examine your skin, explain the options and give you a written plan with clear pricing. English-speaking coordinators are available for international patients.