Are there any side effects to frequently receiving anti-wrinkle injections?
Dec 27, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Han Xuefeng
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, frequent administration of wrinkle-relaxing injections may lead to enhanced dependency, accelerated skin aging, facial stiffness, local pain, allergic reactions, and other side effects. Maintaining adequate sleep, a balanced diet, and moderate exercise can help preserve overall health, thereby slowing the rate of skin aging. In addition, avoiding不良 habits such as smoking and alcohol consumption also contributes to maintaining healthy and youthful skin.
Generally, anti-wrinkle injections refer to wrinkle-relaxing injections. Frequent administration of wrinkle-relaxing injections may lead to side effects such as increased dependency, accelerated skin aging, facial stiffness, localized pain, and allergic reactions. The usual reference price for wrinkle-relaxing injections ranges from 3000 to 8000 yuan per injection. Noticeable improvement typically appears within 3-7 days after injection. A detailed explanation is as follows:
1. Increased Dependency
Long-term reliance on wrinkle-relaxing injections to maintain skin tightness and smoothness may gradually weaken the skin's natural recovery ability and elasticity. This is because frequent external interventions may interfere with the skin's natural physiological mechanisms. Once the injections are discontinued, wrinkles may reappear more quickly and could even be more noticeable than before.
2. Accelerated Skin Aging
The main ingredient in wrinkle-relaxing injections is botulinum toxin A, which reduces muscle activity by blocking nerve signal transmission, thereby reducing wrinkles. With frequent injections, this effect may excessively suppress muscle activity, leading to excessive muscle relaxation in localized areas, potentially accelerating the skin aging process and causing issues such as skin laxity and dryness.
3. Facial Stiffness
Wrinkle-relaxing injections primarily reduce wrinkles by blocking nerve signal transmission and decreasing muscle activity. However, if injections are administered too frequently or with excessive dosage, they may cause facial stiffness and an unnatural appearance. This occurs because excessive suppression of muscle activity affects normal facial expression changes.
4. Localized Pain
During the administration of wrinkle-relaxing injections, patients may experience localized pain and swelling. These are common reactions during the injection process and typically subside on their own within a few days. However, overly frequent injections may intensify these discomforts and even increase the risk of infection.
5. Allergic Reactions
Some patients may experience allergic reactions to certain components in wrinkle-relaxing injections. These allergic reactions may manifest as rashes, itching, or difficulty breathing. Although allergic reactions following anti-wrinkle injections are rare, they can be life-threatening when they occur. Therefore, adequate allergy testing should be conducted before injection.
It is recommended to maintain sufficient sleep, a balanced diet, and moderate exercise in daily life to help maintain overall health and slow down the skin aging process.
