Fluid & electrolyte infusion · Myeongdong, Seoul
Hydration IV Myeongdong Seoul: fluids and electrolytes when you are running low.
Saline or Ringer's solution with electrolytes, optionally with vitamins, to rehydrate after long flights, heat or a busy trip. Given at RE:BERRY Myeongdong, two minutes from Myeongdong Station Exit 8.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Seung-Jae Baek, Chief Medical Director (licence No. 143338) · Updated 8 October 2026
Quick answer · What is Hydration IV Therapy?
Hydration IV therapy is an infusion of sterile fluid, usually saline or Ringer's solution with electrolytes, given through a small cannula over 30–60 minutes. It rehydrates faster than drinking, which can help with thirst, headache and tiredness from dehydration. Vitamins can be added. Effects on skin are temporary and modest. A doctor checks you first, there is no downtime, and most people return straight to their plans.
- Session
- 30–60 min
- Downtime
- None
- Effect
- Same day
- Repeat
- When needed
How it works
The most established use of IV therapy
IV fluids have long been used in medicine to treat dehydration. Delivering fluid and electrolytes directly into a vein restores them quickly, which can ease symptoms when drinking is not enough or you feel nauseous. Skin may look slightly plumper briefly, but this is temporary and not a skin treatment.
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Assessment
A doctor checks your symptoms, health and any heart or kidney conditions that affect how much fluid is safe.
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Fluids
Saline or Ringer's solution runs through a fine cannula in your arm over 30–60 minutes while you rest.
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Go
The cannula is removed and you can continue your day; keep drinking water afterwards.
Inside the clinic
Rest and rehydrate in a private room
Hydration IV is about how you feel rather than a visible change. Most patients feel more comfortable after lying down in a quiet room while the fluids run.
A good fit if you…
- Feel dehydrated after a long-haul flight, heat or illness
- Have struggled to drink enough because of nausea
- Want to rest briefly under medical supervision
- Have no heart or kidney condition that limits fluids
Talk to your doctor first if you…
- Have heart failure or a heart condition that limits fluids
- Have kidney disease or are on dialysis
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have severe vomiting, confusion or fainting (seek emergency care instead)
Compare options
How Hydration IV Therapy compares with similar treatments
| Treatment | How it works | Session | Downtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydration IV Therapy | Fluid and electrolyte IV infusion | 30–60 min | None |
| Vitamin IV Drip | Vitamin and fluid IV infusion | 30–60 min | None |
| Hangover IV Therapy | Fluid and electrolyte IV rehydration | 30–60 min | None |
| Energy IV Drip | B-vitamin and mineral IV infusion | 30–60 min | None |
| Detox IV Drip | Antioxidant and fluid IV infusion | 30–60 min | None |
Many patients combine treatments in one visit. Your doctor recommends a plan after examining your skin. See all IV therapy.
Your visit
From first message to flight home
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Message us
Send your concern and travel dates on WhatsApp (+82-10-5719-2084), LINE or WeChat. A coordinator replies in English, Chinese, Japanese or Spanish.
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Free doctor consultation
Skin analysis and photos, then a doctor confirms whether hydration IV suits you. You get the plan and price in writing first.
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Same-day treatment
A hydration IV takes 30–60 minutes in a private room, and you can go straight back to sightseeing. Written aftercare in your language, plus WhatsApp follow-up once you are home.
Who reviewed this page
Dr. Seung-Jae Baek
Chief Medical Director · Korean medical licence No. 143338
JUVELOOK Meister & Speaker and Revinas Key Opinion Leader. Member of the Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Society (ASLS Korea), the Korean Academy of Obesity & Aesthetic Treatment (KOAT) and the Korea Filler Education and Research Academy. RE:BERRY Myeongdong is a KHIDI-registered foreign patient medical institution (Reg. No. M-2025-01-08-8519).
FAQ
Hydration IV Therapy questions we hear every day
Is IV hydration better than drinking water?
For mild dehydration, drinking is usually enough. IV fluids work faster and help when nausea makes drinking difficult.
Will it make my skin glow?
Any plumper look is short-lived. For lasting hydration of the skin itself, treatments such as Skinvive or other skin boosters work directly in the skin.
Does it hurt?
There is a brief pinch from the cannula and sometimes a cool feeling in the arm. Most people relax or sleep.
Can vitamins be added?
Yes, B vitamins or vitamin C can be added after screening. High-dose vitamin C is avoided in G6PD deficiency or kidney problems.
How long does it take?
Usually 30–60 minutes depending on volume. Allow a little extra time for the consultation.
How much does hydration IV therapy cost in Myeongdong?
Pricing depends on the fluid volume and any add-ins, and on whether you book a single session or a course. The same price list applies to every nationality and you receive it in writing before treatment. See our price list.
Related treatments & guides
Thinking about hydration IV therapy? Ask a doctor first.
58, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul · 2 min from Myeongdong Station Exit 8 · Open daily, weekdays 10:30–20:00, weekends 10:30–19:00.
General information, not medical advice. Suitability for any treatment is decided at consultation.
