Do I need analysis or infusion, and what do they tell me?
These two services are not treatments in the same sense as lasers or injectables. One records what your skin looks like and where concerns sit, and the other supplies fluids and vitamins through a vein. This page compares them by purpose, so you can see where each belongs in a plan.
How to choose
Purpose
Skin analysis is a planning tool that produces maps and scores. IV therapy is a supportive service aimed at general wellness.
Evidence
Imaging records are objective observations, while the benefit of IV vitamins for skin appearance is less established.
Procedure
Analysis uses a camera and takes minutes. IV therapy involves a needle in a vein and a longer visit.
Medical suitability
IV therapy requires a screen for kidney, heart and allergy issues, and any ingredient should be approved for use.
Order of use
Analysis often comes first, helping to choose other treatments.
Skin Analysis & Wellness treatments compared
| Treatment | Often chosen for | Works on | Time | Downtime | Sessions | At Skin Treatment Gangnam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV Vitamin Therapy | Feeling run down, or hydration and nutrition support | Systemic: given through a vein | about 30-60 minutes | none expected; a small bruise at the needle site is possible | repeated as advised by the doctor | On consultation |
| Skin Analysis Consultation | Sorting pigment, redness and texture before choosing a treatment | Surface imaging, no energy delivered | about 10-20 minutes | none | done before treatment and at follow-up visits | On consultation |
Times, downtime and sessions are typical ranges and vary by person. Prices are in Korean won and exclude 10% VAT. The final plan and cost are decided after consultation, as many concerns need a combination of treatments. Prices are valid as of October 2026 and may be revised.
When a doctor may advise waiting
- Kidney or heart conditions, or fluid restriction, which can rule out IV therapy
- Allergy to an ingredient in an infusion
- Hoping that either service replaces dedicated treatment for a specific skin concern
Skin Analysis & Wellness: common questions
Does IV therapy improve skin?
Any effect is not well established and varies by person.
Is skin analysis a diagnosis?
No. It supports a doctor's assessment.
Do I need analysis before a laser?
Not always, though it can help document a baseline.
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