Beauty IV Therapy
in Lake Forest, IL
Provider-guided hydration and nutrient infusions for skin, hair, and nail wellness
Personalized Beauty IV Therapy & Nutrient Support
Individualized infusions with professional clinical oversight
Lake Forest Regenesis provides personalized Beauty IV therapy for adults in Lake Forest, Chicago’s North Shore, and Lake County, with recommendations based on each patient’s health history, skin concerns, and wellness goals.
Beauty IV therapy combines fluids with nutrients such as vitamin C, biotin, and sometimes glutathione. These nutrients play roles in normal skin, hair, and nail health, but research has not shown that IV delivery improves appearance in people who are not deficient.
Care is guided by Allana Bush, FNP-C, a family nurse practitioner with more than 20 years of healthcare experience. Each treatment begins with an individualized evaluation to assess suitability, discuss expectations, and prioritize patient safety.
Personalized Evaluation • Hydration • Nutrient Support • Provider-Guided Care • Clinical Monitoring
What Is Beauty IV Therapy?
Understanding the nutrients and what the research shows
Beauty IV therapy is an intravenous infusion of fluids and nutrients commonly associated with skin, hair, and nail health, such as vitamin C, biotin, and other B vitamins. Some formulas include glutathione. The exact formula is determined by your provider.
Vitamin C helps the body make collagen, and biotin is needed for normal metabolism. However, according to the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, claims that biotin improves hair, skin, and nails are supported by only a few case reports and small studies, and true biotin deficiency is rare.
Healthy skin depends most on sun protection, sleep, nutrition, and evidence-based skin care. Beauty IV therapy may be one option to discuss as part of a broader self-care plan, with realistic expectations.
At Lake Forest Regenesis, this infusion is offered as medically supervised, provider-guided care and may be considered alongside other IV and injection therapy options.
Who Is a Candidate?
Individual health factors that guide treatment suitability
Adults who want provider-guided hydration and nutrient support as part of a broader self-care routine may wish to discuss Beauty IV therapy with their provider.
Potential candidates are evaluated based on several factors:
- Overall Health: Medical history, existing conditions, and current medications are reviewed to assess suitability.
- Skin, Hair, and Nail Concerns: The type and duration of concerns are considered, since many have causes that IV nutrients do not address.
- Realistic Goals: Your provider explains what the infusion can and cannot do for your appearance.
Hair loss or skin changes can signal hormonal or other health issues. When appropriate, our functional medicine services can help evaluate underlying causes.
Who Is Not a Candidate?
When Beauty IV therapy may not be appropriate
Treatment may not be recommended for individuals with the following considerations:
- Upcoming Lab Tests: Biotin can interfere with some blood tests, including heart and thyroid tests. Tell your provider and lab about recent biotin before testing.
- Seeking Skin Lightening: No injectable skin-lightening product is FDA-approved, and this infusion is not appropriate for that purpose.
- Kidney Disease or Certain Inherited Conditions: Kidney problems or conditions such as G6PD deficiency may increase sensitivity to vitamin C and require additional review.
- Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, or Medication Interactions: These require individualized review before any IV therapy.
Your safety comes first. Your provider reviews your health history, medications, and risk factors and may recommend postponing treatment, further evaluation, or a different approach.
Medical Disclaimer
Important safety considerations and treatment limitations
Beauty IV therapy is an elective wellness treatment with limited evidence that it improves skin, hair, or nail appearance in people who are not deficient. Individual responses vary, and treatment carries potential risks, including bruising or irritation at the IV site, infection, and rare allergic reactions. Biotin can affect some lab test results.
This treatment is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease and should not replace dermatologic care, routine primary care, or appropriate diagnostic testing. Patients with persistent or worsening symptoms should seek medical evaluation.
How Beauty IV Therapy Works
Understanding the infusion process and clinical monitoring
During treatment, a small catheter is placed in a vein, usually in the arm, and the fluid and nutrient solution flows into the bloodstream at a rate set by your clinical team.
Vitamin C supports normal collagen production, B vitamins support normal metabolism, and glutathione is an antioxidant the body makes on its own. When glutathione is used, it must come from a pharmaceutical-grade source, since the FDA has warned about reactions to improperly compounded glutathione injections.
What to Expect During Treatment
Clinical Assessment
Your provider reviews your health history, medications, and skin, hair, or nail concerns before recommending treatment.
IV Placement
A trained clinician places a small IV line using sterile technique.
Ongoing Monitoring
Staff monitor how you feel and may slow or stop the infusion if you have discomfort or a reaction.
Follow-Up Discussion
Your provider reviews your experience and whether other care, such as a dermatology referral, makes sense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Beauty IV therapy
Will Beauty IV therapy improve my skin or hair?
Research has not shown that IV nutrients improve skin, hair, or nails in people who are not deficient. Some patients report feeling refreshed. Your provider can help set realistic expectations and suggest other options.
What is in a Beauty IV?
A typical formula contains fluids, vitamin C, biotin, and other B vitamins, and sometimes glutathione. Exact ingredients vary by patient. Your clinical team will review the specific formula with you before treatment.
Does biotin affect lab tests?
Yes. Biotin can cause falsely high or low results on some blood tests, including tests for heart attack and thyroid function. Always tell your provider and lab if you have recently received biotin.
Can this IV lighten my skin?
No. No injectable skin-lightening product is FDA-approved, and safety concerns have been reported. Beauty IV therapy at our clinic is focused on hydration and nutrient support, not changing skin color.
Can Beauty IV Therapy Be Combined with Other Treatments?
Integrating nutrient support into a personalized wellness plan
Depending on your health history and goals, this infusion may be considered alongside other services such as Hydration IV Therapy or a Biotin injection. Because these share overlapping nutrients, combinations are reviewed carefully to avoid unnecessary duplication.
At Lake Forest Regenesis, your provider considers your medications, existing conditions, and lab results when available before recommending additional therapies.
When hair thinning, skin changes, or fatigue may be connected to hormones or nutrition, a broader functional medicine approach may help evaluate contributing factors.
Our goal is personalized, medically responsible care that prioritizes your needs rather than adding treatments unnecessarily.
Nutrients for Skin, Hair and Nails
$219 per infusion
The Beauty IV pairs hydration with nutrients that play a role in normal skin, hair and nails, with a provider on site for every session.
Potential Benefits of Beauty IV Therapy
Exploring nutrients, skin health, and ongoing research
Hydration and nutrients play real roles in normal skin, hair, and nail health. Clinical research has not confirmed that IV infusions improve appearance in people who are not deficient. The following areas explain why these nutrients continue to attract interest.
Hydration & Skin
The infusion includes fluids, which support overall hydration. Drinking enough water each day remains the most practical way to keep skin and the rest of the body hydrated.
Vitamin C & Collagen
Vitamin C helps the body make collagen, a protein that gives skin its structure. Most people get enough from food, and extra amounts have not been proven to reduce wrinkles.
Biotin & Hair and Nails
Biotin is needed for normal metabolism. Deficiency can affect hair and nails, but it is rare, and research has not shown benefits for people with normal levels.
Antioxidant Support
Glutathione is an antioxidant the body makes on its own. Interest in it for skin health continues, but reliable evidence of cosmetic benefit is lacking.
The Foundations of Healthy Skin
Daily sun protection, not smoking, good sleep, and a balanced diet have the strongest evidence for healthy-looking skin. These matter more than any infusion.
A Calm Self-Care Experience
Some patients enjoy the time to relax during an infusion as part of their self-care routine. Our team focuses on your comfort and safety throughout.
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Personalized, Provider-Guided Care
Your care begins with a review of your medical history, current medications, and wellness priorities. Individualized clinical evaluation helps determine whether Beauty IV therapy is appropriate for your needs.
Treatment in a Clinical Setting
Infusions are administered in a professional clinical environment with medical oversight and monitoring. Our team prioritizes comfort, explains possible side effects, and adjusts treatment based on how you respond.
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Find out whether this infusion fits your wellness goals. Our team can explain the process, answer your questions, and discuss other IV and injection therapy options or payment plans when appropriate.
Results vary, and no treatment can be guaranteed. See our Medical Disclaimer.
A Personal Message From Your Provider
Individualized medical wellness care in Lake Forest
“Patients often ask whether an IV can give them better skin or stronger hair. Nutrients matter, but sun protection, sleep, and good nutrition do most of the work, and some concerns need a closer medical look. With more than 20 years of healthcare experience, I want patients to feel good about their choices and understand what to expect. My approach starts with your health history, so we can find what truly supports you.”
Allana Bush, FNP-C, RN, PHN, MSN
Lead Provider | Personalized Medical Wellness Care