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What happens if you drink alcohol after receiving a slimming injection for the face?

Mar 03, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Chen Lu
Introduction
The main ingredient of the slimming injection works by blocking nerve impulses between nerves and muscles, allowing over-contracted muscles to relax, thereby achieving the desired slimming effect. Alcohol can interfere with its metabolic process in the body, hindering its normal function and possibly preventing the expected slimming results. Drinking alcohol can also dilate blood vessels and accelerate blood circulation, making pain more difficult to tolerate and prolonging recovery time.

瘦脸 injections work by blocking nerve control over muscle movement, causing localized muscles to temporarily lose their ability to contract, thereby achieving a slimming effect on the face. The general reference price for a single session of瘦脸 injections ranges from 1200 to 5200 yuan, and visible improvement is usually observed within 1 to 3 months. Consuming alcohol after receiving a瘦脸 injection may lead to several issues, including reduced drug effectiveness, increased swelling and pain, heightened risk of allergic reactions, delayed wound healing, and the potential for adverse reactions.

1. Reduced drug effectiveness: The main component of瘦脸 injections works by blocking nerve impulses between nerves and muscles, allowing over-contracted muscles to relax, thus achieving facial slimming. Alcohol may interfere with its metabolic process in the body, hindering its normal function and potentially preventing the expected slimming outcome.

2. Increased swelling and pain: Alcohol causes blood vessels to dilate and accelerates blood circulation. Drinking alcohol after a瘦脸 injection may exacerbate swelling and pain at the injection site. Mild swelling may become significantly worse, and pain may become more intense, prolonging the recovery period.

3. Heightened risk of allergic reactions: Alcohol stimulates the immune system, placing the body in a state of stress. Drinking alcohol may further disrupt immune function, increasing the likelihood of allergic reactions such as skin itching, rashes, and breathing difficulties.

4. Delayed wound healing: Alcohol has an irritating effect and may interfere with the body's normal healing mechanisms. Drinking alcohol after the injection may slow the healing process, increase the risk of infection, and potentially lead to more severe inflammatory reactions, affecting facial recovery.

5. Induction of adverse reactions: Interactions between alcohol and the drug components in the body may trigger various adverse effects, such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. These symptoms not only cause physical discomfort but may also affect daily life and work performance.

In daily life, it is recommended to maintain a light diet, take proper care of the skin, and avoid smoking and alcohol consumption as much as possible to prevent interference with the recovery process.

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