What are the reactions after receiving a slimming facial injection?
Generally speaking, "injection" refers to a shot. After receiving a slimming injection for the face, there may be mild swelling and pain, chewing fatigue, unnatural facial expressions, localized muscle weakness, allergic reactions, and other side effects. Specific details are as follows:
1. Mild swelling and soreness: Within a few hours after the injection, patients may experience slight swelling and soreness at the injection site. This is due to the traumatic response caused by the injection process to the local tissue and is considered a normal phenomenon. These symptoms usually resolve on their own within a few days.
2. Chewing fatigue: Due to the paralyzing effect of botulinum toxin in the facial slimming injection, partial atrophy of the masseter muscle may occur, causing patients to feel fatigue while chewing. This is also a temporary phenomenon that will gradually improve over time.
3. Unnatural facial expressions: After receiving a facial slimming injection, patients may find their facial expressions become unnatural, especially when smiling. This is because the injected substance affects the normal movement of facial muscles, causing the muscles to be less coordinated during movement than usual. However, this side effect is typically temporary and will return to normal after the effects of the medication wear off.
4. Localized muscle weakness: The main component of the facial slimming injection is botulinum toxin, which acts at the neuromuscular junction to inhibit the release of acetylcholine, thereby relaxing the muscles. Therefore, patients may feel localized muscle weakness after the injection.
5. Allergic reaction: Some patients may be allergic to certain components in the facial slimming injection, which may trigger an allergic reaction. Allergic reactions can manifest in various ways, including skin itching and redness. In severe cases, patients may experience serious allergic symptoms such as difficulty breathing and decreased blood pressure. Therefore, an allergy test should be performed before the injection, and the patient's reaction should be closely monitored after the injection.
After receiving a facial slimming injection, patients should follow the doctor's advice for care and observation. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.