An IV therapy visit at Infinity Med Spa GA in Douglasville takes about an hour, depending on how many bags you receive. Nurse Bambi Plumlee places your infusion, reviews your health history, and builds the drip around what you came in for, whether that is hydration, skin, immunity, or energy. There is no downtime at all, so you go straight back to your day. A B12 shot can be added to any visit.
If you have never had IV hydration before, you probably have two questions. How long does it take, and is the needle going to be awful.
Short answers: about an hour, and no. Here is everything else.
Who does your infusion
This is the part that actually matters, and it is the reason people drive to Douglasville for it.
Bambi Plumlee, MSN, RN spent over 25 years as an IV infusion nurse and has 41 years of nursing behind her. She ran an infusion pharmacy. Starting a line is not something she learned in a weekend certification course, and it shows the moment she does it.
Dr. Lori Martin, MD is our Medical Director and oversees patient care.
Does IV therapy hurt?
No. And the initial stick does not hurt either, which surprises most people.
Nurse Bambi uses a butterfly needle and places it in seconds. Once the line is in, you feel nothing at all. Some drips give a cool sensation along the arm or a brief taste in the mouth, and that is it.
If you are genuinely afraid of needles, say so when you book. She can numb the area first. Nobody needs to white knuckle this.
How long does it take?
Plan on about an hour for a standard visit. It depends on how many bags you are getting, so a single hydration drip runs shorter and a fuller protocol runs longer.
You sit in a recliner the whole time. Bring your phone, bring a book, or sleep. Most people do the last one.
Your first visit includes a health history and a Good Faith Exam, which Georgia requires for new patients before medical aesthetic and wellness services. It adds a few minutes and only happens once.
What people come in for
IV therapy is not one thing. The formula changes depending on why you walked in.
Hydration. The most common reason. After illness, heat, travel, or a hard weekend.
Skin. Drips built around brightness, tone, and deep hydration.
Immune support. Vitamin C, B complex, zinc, and magnesium, especially through flu season.
Hangover recovery. Which is really just dehydration with a bad attitude. Fluids, electrolytes, and B vitamins.
Energy. B12 and targeted vitamin drips for people running on empty.
Nurse Bambi builds the drip around the goal, not the other way around.
Can I add a B12 shot?
Yes. A B12 injection can be added to any IV visit, and it takes seconds. If you are short on time, some people come in for the shot alone.
Do I still need to take my supplements?
Yes, and this is the question people get wrong most often.
You need both, and they do different jobs. An oral supplement has to pass through your digestive system before your body can use any of it, so absorption depends on your gut, your food, and what else you took that day. IV therapy goes directly into the bloodstream, which is why it works so quickly.
Think of supplements as your daily baseline and IV therapy as the fast, targeted version for when you need something now. One is maintenance. The other is delivery.
Is there any downtime?
None. Not a little, none.
There is no sedation, no recovery period, and nothing to plan around. The bandage comes off and you go straight back to your day. People come in on a lunch break, before a flight, on the way to a wedding, or between school pickups.
That is genuinely the appeal for most of our patients. It is one of the few things you can do for yourself that costs you an hour and nothing else.
How often should I come in?
Some patients visit Infinity Med Spa GA once a month, or every 2 weeks through flu season for immune support. Others come in every few months to boost hydration, support overall wellness, or get their energy back after a cold.
There is no schedule that suits everyone. Nurse Bambi will help you find a rhythm that fits your life rather than putting you on a package.
Your first visit, start to finish
- Check in. Health history, current medications, and what brought you in.
- Good Faith Exam. Required once for new patients in Georgia.
- Your formula. Nurse Bambi selects or adjusts the drip based on your goal and your history.
- Placement. Butterfly needle, a few seconds, numbing available if you want it.
- The infusion. Recliner, roughly an hour depending on bags.
- Done. Bandage off, back to your day.
Infinity Med Spa GA is in Douglasville, in Douglas County on the west side of metro Atlanta, an easy drive from Lithia Springs, Villa Rica, Austell, Hiram, and Powder Springs. Call us with questions before you book. We are happy to talk it through first. See our IV therapy menu or request an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does IV therapy hurt?
No. Nurse Bambi uses a butterfly needle and places the line in seconds, and most people are surprised by how little they feel. Once it is in, you feel nothing. If you are nervous about needles, tell us when you book and she can numb the area first.
How long does an IV therapy appointment take?
About an hour for a standard visit, depending on how many bags you receive. A single hydration drip runs shorter. Your first visit adds a few minutes for your health history and Good Faith Exam.
Is there any downtime after IV therapy?
None. There is no sedation and no recovery period. The bandage comes off and you go straight back to your day. Patients come in on a lunch break, before a flight, or between errands without planning anything around it.
Do I still need to take oral supplements?
Yes. You need both, and they do different jobs. Oral supplements pass through your digestive system before your body absorbs them, which makes them your daily baseline. IV therapy goes directly into the bloodstream, which is why it is so fast acting.
What is IV therapy used for?
Hydration, skin brightening, immune support, hangover recovery, and energy are the most common reasons. Nurse Bambi builds the formula around what you came in for rather than handing everyone the same drip.
Can I add a B12 shot?
Yes. A B12 injection can be added to any IV visit and takes only seconds. Some patients come in for the shot alone when they are short on time.
Who places the IV at Infinity Med Spa GA?
Bambi Plumlee, MSN, RN, who spent over 25 years as an IV infusion nurse and has 41 years of nursing experience. She ran an infusion pharmacy before founding the practice. Dr. Lori Martin, MD serves as Medical Director.
Do I need a Good Faith Exam first?
Yes, once. Georgia requires a Good Faith Exam for new patients before medical aesthetic and wellness services. It is a short evaluation and it only happens at your first visit.
Should I eat before my appointment?
Yes. Come having eaten and reasonably hydrated. It makes placement easier and the visit more comfortable.
Is IV hydration the same as IV nutrition?
They overlap. Hydration drips focus on fluids and electrolytes, while nutrition drips add vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Most formulas do a bit of both, built around your goal.
Do you serve patients outside Douglasville?
Yes. We are in Douglas County and regularly see patients from Lithia Springs, Villa Rica, Austell, Hiram, Powder Springs, and the broader west metro Atlanta area.
Is IV therapy covered by insurance?
Wellness infusions are generally not covered. We can discuss cost directly, and we offer financing through PatientFi, CareCredit, and Cherry.
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