Is it normal to have facial pain after receiving hyaluronic acid injections?

Mar 30, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Hello, doctor. I've recently become interested in aesthetic medicine and would like to ask: is it normal to experience facial pain after receiving hyaluronic acid injections?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Qiang
After receiving hyaluronic acid facial injections, mild discomfort is generally expected. Following your departure from the clinic, you may experience swelling, redness, muscle spasms, localized bleeding, or small irritated rashes at the injection sites; these symptoms typically resolve on their own within a few hours. If more intense pain occurs, you should consult your doctor or consider using antibiotics to help reduce swelling and discomfort. Currently, there is no evidence indicating that hyaluronic acid facial injections cause long-term pain in the body, although individual reactions may vary. If any unusual symptoms develop after the procedure, it's important to consult your physician for evaluation. Prior to treatment, thorough examination and discussion are necessary to avoid potential complications that could worsen patient discomfort through inappropriate medical intervention.