Side Effects and Risks of Whitening Injections
Disease description:
I'm always thinking about getting whitening injections because I feel my skin condition is not good. However, I've heard that whitening injections may have side effects. I would like to ask the doctor, what are the side effects and risks associated with whitening injections?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
The side effects and risks of whitening injections mainly include:
1. Side effects: May cause allergic reactions, manifested as redness, swelling, pain, itching, and other symptoms; severe cases may experience gastrointestinal or respiratory symptoms. Improper injection or inadequate aftercare may lead to infection and inflammation. Long-term use may result in drug-induced dermatitis, affecting skin health.
2. Risks: May damage the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, increase the burden on the liver and kidneys, and cause endocrine disorders; certain ingredients may trigger serious complications such as blood clots; long-term use may lead to drug dependence, and skin tone may rebound after discontinuation.
Therefore, caution should be exercised when using whitening injections, and professional medical advice should be followed.
