Surgery depletes your body. IV therapy replenishes it.
Surgery places significant metabolic demands on the body. Anesthesia, blood loss, tissue trauma, and the inflammatory response all consume nutrients at an accelerated rate — depleting vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are essential for healing. Oral supplementation during recovery is often inadequate: compromised digestion, reduced appetite, and the sheer volume of nutrients required make it difficult to replenish what surgery has taken.
IV therapy bypasses the digestive system entirely, delivering therapeutic doses of nutrients directly into the bloodstream where they are immediately available to healing tissue. This is not a wellness drip — it is a clinically targeted infusion customized to your procedure, your recovery stage, and your body's specific needs.
Our post-surgical IV protocols are formulated to address the most common nutritional deficits of surgical recovery: oxidative stress, immune suppression, collagen synthesis demands, and inflammatory burden. The result is a measurably faster, more comfortable recovery — with better outcomes.
The treatment process
- 01
Intake & Customization
Your clinical team reviews your procedure, recovery timeline, and health history to formulate an IV protocol targeted to your specific needs.
- 02
IV Placement
A small IV catheter is placed in a peripheral vein — typically the forearm or hand. The process takes seconds and is performed by a registered nurse.
- 03
Infusion
Your customized infusion is administered over 45–90 minutes. You rest comfortably in a private suite. Many clients read, listen to music, or sleep during their session.
- 04
Recovery Protocol
Your clinical team recommends a series schedule — typically 2–4 infusions in the first 2–4 weeks post-surgery — and adjusts the formulation as your recovery progresses.
What this treatment supports
- Replenishes nutrients depleted by surgery, anesthesia, and the inflammatory response
- Supports immune function during the vulnerable post-surgical period
- Reduces oxidative stress and systemic inflammation
- Provides the building blocks for collagen synthesis and tissue repair
- Improves energy levels and reduces post-surgical fatigue
- Supports liver detoxification of anesthesia metabolites
- Reduces nausea and improves appetite during early recovery
- Accelerates overall healing timeline
- 100% bioavailability — bypasses digestive absorption limitations
When to schedule post-op IV therapy
- First infusion ideally within 24–72 hours of surgery for maximum impact
- A series of 2–4 infusions in the first 2–4 weeks is typical for major procedures
- Can be combined with lymphatic drainage on the same visit
- Ongoing monthly infusions support longer-term recovery and wellness
- Our clinical team will recommend a schedule based on your procedure and recovery stage
Is this treatment right for you?
- Anyone recovering from cosmetic, reconstructive, or orthopedic surgery
- Patients experiencing significant fatigue, nausea, or slow recovery
- Those wanting to accelerate healing and reduce recovery time
- Individuals with nutritional deficiencies or compromised immune function
- Clients combining IV therapy with lymphatic drainage or other post-op services
- Anyone wanting to optimize their surgical results through nutritional support
Common questions
- What nutrients are in a post-surgical IV?
- Our post-surgical formulations typically include high-dose Vitamin C (a critical cofactor for collagen synthesis and immune function), B-complex vitamins, glutathione (the body's master antioxidant), magnesium, zinc, and amino acids. The exact formulation is customized to your procedure and recovery stage.
- Is IV therapy safe after surgery?
- Yes — IV therapy is administered by registered nurses and is safe for most post-surgical patients. We review your surgical history, medications, and health status before every infusion. Certain formulations may be adjusted based on your specific procedure or any post-operative restrictions from your surgeon.
- How soon after surgery can I receive IV therapy?
- Most clients can receive their first post-surgical infusion within 24–72 hours of surgery. We recommend informing your surgical team and obtaining clearance before your first session. Early intervention produces the most significant impact on recovery speed.
- How is this different from a regular wellness IV?
- Post-surgical IV protocols are clinically targeted — formulated specifically to address the nutritional demands of surgical recovery, not general wellness. The doses, formulations, and scheduling are designed around the metabolic stress of surgery, anesthesia, and the inflammatory response.
- Can I combine IV therapy with other post-op treatments?
- Yes — IV therapy pairs exceptionally well with lymphatic drainage. Many clients schedule both in the same visit: lymphatic drainage first, followed by an IV infusion in our recovery suite. The combination addresses both the fluid and nutritional dimensions of post-surgical recovery simultaneously.
Ready to support your recovery?
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