When I see something beauty written up twice in one day, I take notice. Especially when it sounds completely cray to me, but is apparently completely legit.
Intravenous therapy is making its way out of celeb-u-dom and into spas and medspas around the country. IV Therapy is being adopted by luxe beauty outposts, who are using it to help customers with jet lag, common colds, hangovers, vitamin deficiencies, energy levels, marathon recovery and more. With names like the Drip Room, IVme, RevivMe, Hydration Station and Hangover Heaven in places like Miami, Vegas, NY, Chicago, Atlanta and Scottsdale.
From a Racked.com interview, we learn that “A lot of what people come into the ER for is essentially dehydration, and the best way to give your body fluids is through an IV,” explained Dr. Andrew Garff, who started Reviv in 2012. “Your body absorbs the vitamins and nutrients faster than when you take them orally, and 100 percent of what’s in your veins goes straight to the cells and tissues that need it. We’re bringing the ER to people but we give you that warm, fuzzy feelings hospitals can’t.”
When you look at REVIV’s menu of therapies, you see choices like a B12 injection for $25 that is supposed to increase red blood cell production and help with sleep, mood and appetite; a Glutathione shot for $30 with anti-aging benefits, and some heavy hitters like an UltraReviv infusion for $99 that hydrates, relieves pain and nausea, and boosts energy; and a Royal Flush infusion for $195 that promises maximum recovery and the ultimate cleanse.
Most of the medical spas we read about offer other Dr feel-good/look-good options like oxygen bars and sauna sweat therapy, and several are legitimate medical spas, staffed with physicians. Although at least one, Hangover Heaven, is a mobile bus cruising Vegas to aid those who’ve been over-served.
So, this makes juicing look downright Suzanne Sommers, right? There is just clearly no end to what we’ll do to avoid the heavy lifting of a healthy lifestyle. Read more about these IV spas here:
Let us know what you know and what you think about IV therapy. I’m sure most of us can buy into the idea that providing nutrients and vitamins can help us look and feel our best. It’s just that I can’t get the 1990 movie FLATLINERS out of my head.
