Wellness on Trial:
IV Therapy The wellness world’s fresh miracle fix

Whether it be replenishing hydration, aiding recovery from illness or jet lag, providing hangover relief or cultivating more youthful skin - these customised treatments are bursting with minerals and nutrients to help your body be at it’s best. There are several companies globally that have picked up on the trend, REVIV, one of the trend's leaders, has a clinic in Central, Hong Kong.

After a full on festive party season our intrepid beauty investigator, Junior Editor, Bridget Barnett, was in need of an efficient but effective wellness boost. Here is her tried-and-tested, first-hand account.

“I stopped by the REVIV Duddell Street clinic for an appointment for the Royal Flush, a dual deluxe treatment combining both Ultraviv (aimed at restoring hydration and relieving pain) and Megaboost (delivering an energy boost along with essential mineral and vitamins) in the hopes of speeding up my recovery from my festive season sinning, while maximising my productivity for another grueling week ahead. Depending on how many treatments you choose to have in one sitting (you can mix and match, including by adding vitamin and nutrient boost shot injections) you can expect the whole treatment to take about 45 minutes. For those who don’t have the time - or energy - to make it to REVIV’s spa-like clinic, you can also get the ‘glam squad’ wellness equivalent in the form of a concierge service that comes to you.”

The nurse takes my right arm and expertly inserts the needle into a blue line under my skin, which hurts no more than a pinch. Once swiftly hooked up to an IV fluid bag, I being to relax. The liquid seems to surge rather than drip. “You must be really dehydrated,” the nurse tells me, as my body drinks up two bags of liquids within 20 minutes. True, I do have a terribly lazy habit of not drinking enough water. A habit that regularly results in severe headaches that last for days – particularly when coupled with the festive season’s champagne intake.

My energy the next day was still higher than normal, and I skipped my morning coffee, relishing in the rare occasion that I didn’t need one. While keeping in mind that reactions will differ for each person, it took me two more days before I officially felt the benefits of the treatment wear off.

Is it a miracle treatment? The jury’s still out. Is it an efficient way to fill up on essentials vitamins and minerals, fight the sins of festive season debauchery – or simply the laziest girl ever’s guide to rehydrating? Yes, yes and yes. Hook a girl up.”