Compare hydration drips, NAD+ therapy, antioxidant pushes, and quick wellness injections, then choose a plan based on your goals, schedule, and medical history.
Vitamin IV therapy and wellness injections deliver measured nutrients through an IV infusion, IV push, or intramuscular shot. At Skin Works Medical Spa in Torrance, the safest choice begins with your health history, medications, hydration status, goals, and available time. We explain what each option contains, what it is designed to support, and when treatment should be postponed or avoided.
These delivery methods are not interchangeable. The right format depends on whether you want hydration, a specific nutrient blend, or a shorter visit.
A saline-based infusion delivers hydration and selected nutrients gradually. Myers’ Cocktail, Illuminate IV, and NAD+ IV are the main drip options on this page.
A measured solution is administered through IV access over a shorter period than a full drip. Glutathione and Brighten-Up pushes focus on antioxidant support.
A quick injection is used for treatments such as B-12, Skinny Shot, NAD+, and Glutathione when a full infusion is not needed.

A medical screening helps identify the safest treatment, dose, delivery method, and timing before an IV or injection is administered.
The table below provides a quick comparison. Your provider confirms the final recommendation after reviewing your medical history and goals.
| Option | Often Selected For | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Myers’ Cocktail | Hydration, general wellness, demanding schedules, travel recovery | 500 ml IV drip |
| Illuminate IV | Hydration with Vitamin C and Glutathione antioxidant support | 500 ml IV drip |
| NAD+ 250 mg IV | Cellular-energy and wellness goals with a slower infusion | IV drip |
| Skinny Shot | B12 with MIC lipotropic nutrients as part of a broader wellness routine | IM injection |
| B-12 Shot | Vitamin B12 support for eligible patients | IM injection |
| NAD+ Shot, 50 mg | A shorter NAD+ option without a full infusion | IM injection |
| Glutathione Shot, 600 mg | Quick antioxidant wellness support | IM injection |
| Glutathione Push, 2,000 mg | Higher-dose standalone antioxidant support | IV push |
| Brighten-Up Push | Glutathione combined with Vitamin C | IV push |
| Brighten-Up Double Push | Higher-dose Glutathione and Vitamin C after provider review | IV push |

A saline-based IV drip delivers hydration and selected nutrients gradually while the patient relaxes during the infusion.
Vitamin therapy is a wellness service, not a replacement for medical diagnosis or treatment. Provider clearance is required before the first visit and whenever your health status changes.
Medical history: Health conditions, pregnancy, breastfeeding, recent illness, and prior reactions are reviewed first.
Medications and supplements: Your provider checks for possible conflicts and determines whether clearance is needed.
Hydration and vein access: These factors affect comfort, timing, and whether an IV is appropriate that day.
Ingredient selection: The formulation should match your goals without adding unnecessary ingredients.
Dose and delivery method: We compare a drip, push, or shot rather than treating every patient the same way.
When not to treat: Active illness, fever, certain allergies, or medical concerns may require postponement or physician clearance.
Answer four quick questions. The result is a starting point only and does not replace medical screening.
What are you most interested in?
How much time do you have?
Have you received IV or injectable vitamin therapy before?
How would you like to continue?
Your provider will confirm candidacy, ingredients, dose, and delivery method after reviewing your health history.
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Wellness shots are administered intramuscularly and provide a shorter visit for patients who do not need a full IV infusion.
For a drip, a licensed professional places an IV catheter and administers the selected formulation at an appropriate rate.
A push uses IV access but delivers a smaller volume over a shorter visit than a saline-based drip.
A measured dose is injected into an appropriate muscle using standard clinical technique.
Your provider monitors comfort and reviews hydration, activity, and follow-up guidance before you leave.
An IV drip includes fluid and takes longer. A shot is faster and delivers a smaller-volume treatment without IV hydration.
Myers’ Cocktail combines several vitamins and minerals for broad wellness support. Illuminate focuses on hydration with Vitamin C and Glutathione.
The IV delivers a larger dose gradually and requires more time. The shot is a shorter option for eligible patients who prefer an injection.
IVs and shots are elective wellness services. They do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease and should not replace care from your physician.
We review goals, health history, medications, allergies, previous reactions, and the most appropriate option.
Arrive hydrated and eat a light meal unless your provider gives different instructions. Wear clothing that allows easy arm access.
You receive the selected IV drip, IV push, or intramuscular injection while your provider monitors comfort.
Most patients resume routine activities. Follow your provider’s instructions and report any unexpected symptoms.

Most patients return to routine activities after treatment, with aftercare based on the formulation and delivery method used.
New Patient Pricing applies to the first Skin Works visit. Package and series pricing are calculated separately from the standard price and cannot be combined with the New Patient Rate. Tap any treatment below to see details.
Not sure whether a drip, push, or shot fits your goals and schedule? Text us and we will help you choose a sensible starting point.
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A drip includes fluid and is infused gradually. A push uses IV access but a smaller volume and shorter administration time. A shot is delivered into a muscle without IV hydration.
Most standard drips take about 30 to 60 minutes. NAD+ may be administered more slowly for comfort. Shots and pushes usually require less time.
Myers’ Cocktail and Illuminate IV both include saline hydration. The better choice depends on whether you want a broader vitamin and mineral blend or a formulation focused on Vitamin C and Glutathione.
No. The IV uses a larger dose delivered gradually and takes longer. The 50 mg shot is a shorter intramuscular option. Your provider can explain which format is appropriate.
No. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, allergies, certain medical conditions, medications, active illness, fever, or previous reactions may affect candidacy. Provider evaluation is required.
Possible effects include discomfort, bruising, irritation, bleeding, infection, lightheadedness, or a reaction to an ingredient. IV-specific risks are reviewed before treatment.
There is no universal schedule. Frequency depends on the formulation, your goals, health history, response, and provider recommendation.
No. The 10% New Patient Rate and any series or 5+1 package are calculated separately from the standard price and cannot be combined.
Prices on this page start at $35 for a B-12 Shot. IV drips range from $250 to $400 before any optional saline upgrade. See the pricing menu above for each treatment.
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Medical Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Vitamin IV therapy, IV pushes, and wellness injections are elective wellness services and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Results and candidacy: Individual experiences vary. Provider evaluation is required. Certain health conditions, allergies, medications, pregnancy, breastfeeding, recent illness, or prior reactions may affect candidacy.
Pricing: New Patient Pricing applies to the first Skin Works visit. New Patient Pricing and package or series pricing are separate offers calculated from the standard price and cannot be combined. The optional 1,000 ml saline upgrade remains $99 and is not discounted.
Financing: Payment options are provided by third-party lenders and subject to approval. Skin Works Medical Spa, 2573 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite B, Torrance, CA 90505, (844) 759-6757.