Clinical Nutrition Consult
Diet planning built around a dermatological diagnosis.
45 minutes
Duration
45–60 minutes
Anaesthesia
None — a cannula is placed
Sessions
Weekly for 4–6 weeks, then monthly
Downtime
None
About this treatment
What it does
Intravenous and nutritional support used alongside skin treatment — hydration, antioxidants and correction of deficiencies that show up in skin and hair.
How it works
Nutrients are delivered intravenously, bypassing gut absorption. It is worth doing where a deficiency is documented; it is not a substitute for treating the skin itself.
What to expect
Immediate for hydration; weeks for anything correcting a deficiency. No downtime. Typically weekly for 4–6 weeks, then monthly.
Looking after it
Eat before the appointment. Bloodwork before starting a course — treating an undocumented deficiency is guesswork. Keep the cannula site clean and dry for a few hours.
Options
Hydration drip
Fluids and electrolytes, 45 minutes
- Popular
Antioxidant drip
Glutathione and vitamin C protocol
Course of six
Weekly, with bloods before and after
No price is listed on this page. The treatment plan and its cost come from the doctor after an assessment.
Who it suits
- Bloodwork has shown a deficiency that shows in your skin and hair
- You are running a treatment course and want to support it properly
- You want the nutrition side handled by the same team
Before & after
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Illustrative comparisons. These show the kind of change each course is aimed at; they are not photographs of BluDerma clients and will be replaced by consented client images. Results vary: the session counts and timeframes shown are typical, not a promise.
Safety & aftercare
Precautions
- Tell the doctor about every medicine and supplement you take, including blood thinners and isotretinoin.
- Avoid alcohol and blood-thinning painkillers for 24 hours before and after, unless prescribed.
- Sun exposure before or after the treatment increases the risk of pigmentation — use SPF 50 daily.
- Reschedule if the treatment area has an active infection, cold sore or open wound.
Possible side effects
- Bruising or irritation at the cannula site
- A cool sensation or metallic taste during infusion
- Rarely, an allergic reaction — which is why it is supervised
Not suitable if
- Kidney or heart disease, without physician clearance
- G6PD deficiency, for high-dose vitamin C
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Aftercare
- Eat before the appointment
- Bloodwork before starting a course — treating an undocumented deficiency is guesswork
- Keep the cannula site clean and dry for a few hours
General information, not medical advice and not a diagnosis. What suits your skin, at what depth and over how many sessions, is decided by a doctor after an examination.
Clinical Nutrition Consult
Plan and cost come from the doctor, after an assessment.