Is thioctic acid the same as alpha-lipoic acid?

Yes. The PubChem compound database lists thioctic acid as another name for alpha-lipoic acid.

Can I use package points for Cinderella Injection?

Yes. Cinderella Injection is on the Signature IV Package list, and each injection uses one point.

What if I have had vein pain before?

If you have had severe vein pain, you may feel pain whether it is given as an IV drip or as an injection. This varies from person to person.

How many sessions do I need to see results?

Results vary from person to person, but we generally recommend at least 10 sessions at weekly intervals.

Can't I get alpha-lipoic acid from food instead?

You can take alpha-lipoic acid through food or dietary supplements, but it passes through the digestive tract first. Cinderella Injection delivers it directly into the bloodstream.

Cinderella Injection

Thioctic acid (alpha-lipoic acid) IV drip

Cinderella Injection at a glance

Price: From ₩29,000 See all prices
Main ingredient: Alpha-lipoic acid (thioctic acid)
Route: IV drip or injection
Interval: Weekly sessions
Course: A minimum of 10 sessions generally recommended
Recovery: Swelling and pain usually fade within 1 to 3 days
Package: One of six choices in the Signature IV Package

Visiting Seoul for a short stay

Sessions are recommended a week apart, so plan one visit per week of your stay. Mild dizziness or palpitations can occur during the infusion, and a bruise can last 2 weeks or longer.

IV therapy at Beauty Z Skin Clinic Myeongdong, model visual

About alpha-lipoic acid

Alpha-lipoic acid, also known as thioctic acid, is made by plants and animals. It works as a cofactor for enzymes in the mitochondria. A 2011 review in Pharmacological Reports notes that it was once considered a vitamin but is not one.

Your visit at Beauty Z

ConsultationA doctor assesses your condition and agrees the plan with you.
DisinfectionThe skin is disinfected.
TreatmentCinderella Injection is given as an IV drip or injection while you rest.
Aftercare adviceYou receive aftercare instructions before you leave.

Package combinations

The clinic's package guide pairs Cinderella Injection with Garlic Injection and Wine Injection. Each of the three uses one point of the Signature IV Package.

Beauty Z Skin Clinic Myeongdong, model visual

Other IV drips

Signature IV Therapy Package Vitamin Injection Garlic Injection Wine Injection Licorice Injection

Common questions

Is thioctic acid the same as alpha-lipoic acid?: Yes. The PubChem compound database lists thioctic acid as another name for alpha-lipoic acid.
Can I use package points for Cinderella Injection?: Yes. Cinderella Injection is on the Signature IV Package list, and each injection uses one point.
What if I have had vein pain before?: If you have had severe vein pain, you may feel pain whether it is given as an IV drip or as an injection. This varies from person to person.

Sources: Gorąca A, et al. Lipoic acid: biological activity and therapeutic potential. Pharmacol Rep. 2011 (PubMed 22001972) · PubChem: Lipoic acid (synonym thioctic acid) · Beauty Z Skin Clinic Myeongdong treatment notes and price list. Results differ from person to person; your doctor will advise at consultation.

Cinderella InjectionTreatment overview

Cinderella Injection is an IV injection whose main ingredient is alpha-lipoic acid, which acts as an antioxidant.
Cinderella InjectionRecommended for
- point 01.
  Chronic fatigue
- point 02.
  Skin problems caused by nutritional deficiency
- point 03.
  Anyone who wants to improve skin aging and elasticity
Cinderella InjectionResults and frequency
- 01.
  We recommend treatment at weekly intervals.
Cinderella InjectionQ&A
- Q.
  How many sessions do I need to see results?
- Results vary from person to person, but we generally recommend at least 10 sessions at weekly intervals.
- Q.
  Can't I get alpha-lipoic acid from food instead?
- You can take alpha-lipoic acid through food or dietary supplements, but it passes through the digestive tract first. Cinderella Injection delivers it directly into the bloodstream.
Cinderella InjectionAftercare
- -Injections may cause pain, swelling, bruising, allergic reactions, or redness at the injection site. This varies from person to person.
- -Swelling and pain usually disappear within 1 to 3 days, but bruising may last 2 weeks or longer.
- -During the infusion, you may feel mild dizziness or palpitations.
- -If you have had severe vein pain before, you may feel pain whether it is given as an IV drip or as an injection.