What are the post-treatment care instructions after receiving wrinkle-relaxing injections?
Dec 27, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Han Xuefeng
Introduction
In general, post-injection care for wrinkle-relaxing injections includes avoiding local massage or rubbing, keeping the injection site clean and dry, refraining from strenuous activities, avoiding smoking, alcohol consumption, and spicy foods, as well as minimizing exposure to high-temperature environments. Practicing daily sun protection, such as using sunscreen and umbrellas, can reduce UV damage to the skin and help maintain skin health after injections.
In general, post-injection care for wrinkle-relaxing injections includes avoiding local massage and rubbing, keeping the injection site clean and dry, avoiding strenuous exercise, abstaining from smoking, alcohol consumption, and spicy foods, as well as avoiding exposure to high-temperature environments. Wrinkle-relaxing injections work by precisely injecting specific biological agents such as botulinum toxin or dermal fillers into targeted facial muscles or skin tissues. Botulinum toxin blocks nerve impulses between nerves and muscles, thereby relaxing over-contracted muscles and reducing wrinkles. The usual reference price for wrinkle-relaxing injections is 1,000–5,000 yuan per session, with visible improvement typically seen within 1–2 weeks, although temporary side effects such as local redness, swelling, or itching may occur. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Avoid local massage and rubbing
After injection, the medication needs to spread evenly and take effect at the targeted muscle or tissue site. Massaging or rubbing the injection area may cause the medication to spread to unintended areas, thereby affecting its effect on the target muscles.
2. Keep the injection site clean and dry
Following injection, there are minor wounds on the skin surface. Failure to keep the area clean and dry may allow bacteria and other microorganisms to enter the wound and cause infection. Infection can lead to worsening symptoms such as local redness, swelling, pain, and fever, may compromise the effectiveness of the wrinkle-relaxing injection, and in severe cases could result in scarring, affecting facial aesthetics.
3. Avoid strenuous exercise
During strenuous exercise, blood circulation accelerates, blood pressure rises, and facial muscles contract frequently and intensely. This may cause uneven diffusion of the injected medication, thus affecting its wrinkle-reducing effectiveness.
4. Avoid smoking, alcohol consumption, and spicy foods
Components such as nicotine and alcohol in tobacco and alcohol products, and capsaicin in spicy foods can cause vasodilation and accelerate local blood circulation. This may exacerbate swelling and pain at the injection site, prolong recovery time, and potentially interfere with the metabolism and absorption of the injected medication.
5. Avoid exposure to high-temperature environments
Prolonged exposure to high-temperature environments, such as saunas or hot baths, can raise body temperature and cause vasodilation. This may worsen swelling at the injection site, increase the risk of medication diffusion, and lead to suboptimal wrinkle reduction or unnatural facial appearance.
It is recommended to visit a licensed medical facility and follow the guidance of qualified physicians to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the procedure. In daily life, proper sun protection using sunscreen or umbrellas can help reduce UV damage and protect the health of the treated skin.
