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How IV Therapy Works
Nutrients taken orally have to survive digestion, and only a fraction is absorbed. Delivered intravenously, the full dose reaches your bloodstream and is available to your cells immediately.
That difference is most noticeable with hydration and with nutrients that are poorly absorbed orally. A formulation is chosen based on what you are trying to address rather than given as a standard mix.
Who IV Therapy Is For
Patients come in for a range of reasons:
- Dehydration, particularly in the Florida heat
- Fatigue and low energy
- Immune support
- Recovery after illness, travel or intense exercise
- Support alongside a medical weight loss program
Your provider will confirm IV therapy is appropriate for you before treatment.
What to Expect
You will be seated comfortably while a small IV line is placed, usually in the arm. The infusion runs over 30 to 60 minutes depending on the formulation and volume. You can read, work or rest while it runs.
Most patients feel the hydration effect before they leave.
Aftercare
There are no restrictions afterward. Mild bruising at the IV site is possible. Keep drinking water through the rest of the day.
Frequency depends on your reason for treatment. Some patients come occasionally, others on a regular schedule.
Session Length
30 to 60 minutes
Downtime
30 to 60 minutes
Session Count
As needed, or on a regular schedule
Results Timeline
Often same day
Results Duration
Varies by formulation and reason for treatment
Device or Brand
IV vitamin and hydration therapy
FDA Status
Administered under physician supervision
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly will I feel a difference?
Many patients notice improved hydration and energy the same day, though it varies by formulation and by what you came in for.
Does it hurt?
Only the initial needle placement, which is brief. The infusion itself is not felt.
How often can I have IV therapy?
That depends on the formulation and your reason for treatment. Your provider will recommend a schedule.
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Dr. Todd A. Besnoff, MD
Medical Director
Top Doctor in Tampa Bay
Dr. Besnoff has been referred to as one of the Top Doctors in Tampa Bay (as seen in the recent Tampa Bay Magazine Top Doctors issue) and Top 100 Aesthetic Provider in America! Dr. Besnoff has assisted and/or performed hundreds of thousands of surgical procedures since 1995 in specialties such as plastic surgery, gynecology, tissue donation and life-saving emergency treatments. In fact, Ultimate Image has been known to have performed more BOTOX® / Dysport® treatments in Tampa Bay than any other provider.