Does applying heat after receiving wrinkle-relaxing injections accelerate metabolism?
Generally speaking, applying heat after receiving wrinkle-relaxing injections may accelerate metabolism. The detailed explanation is as follows:
The main component of wrinkle-relaxing injections is botulinum toxin. Heat application can enhance local blood circulation and metabolism, promoting quicker absorption of the active ingredients in the injected solution and also helping to relieve facial muscle stiffness. In the early phase after injection, if improper technique was used or the desired outcome was not achieved, heat application may be used for correction, helping to improve undesirable facial appearance and prevent local swelling and pain. However, heat application should be performed under the guidance of a qualified physician to avoid negatively affecting the long-term results of the injection. Shortly after receiving wrinkle-relaxing injections, it is best to avoid heat application, because in the early stage following injection, slight local edema or swelling is best managed with cold compresses rather than heat. If the botulinum toxin begins to take effect within seven days after injection, the effect of heat application on accelerating its metabolism may be minimal.
In daily life, it is important to maintain proper skin hydration and perform other skincare routines to preserve the optimal results of the wrinkle-relaxing injections.