Can I laugh loudly after receiving a slimming injection for the face?
Disease description:
I recently received Botox injections primarily to improve my facial contour and reduce hypertrophy of the masseter muscles. After the treatment, I am concerned that laughing loudly or making other exaggerated facial expressions might affect the effectiveness of the Botox injections or even cause adverse reactions.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Lu
It is not recommended to laugh heartily for a short period after receiving a slimming injection.
A slimming injection typically refers to facial muscle injections using botulinum toxin type A or other similar neuromuscular blocking agents to achieve a face-slimming effect. This treatment works by temporarily weakening the contraction ability of specific muscles, resulting in a more contoured facial appearance. However, many individuals who receive slimming injections may worry whether daily facial expressions, such as laughing, could negatively affect the treatment outcome.
In general, shortly after receiving a slimming injection, patients are advised to avoid laughing loudly or making exaggerated facial expressions. This is because laughing may cause excessive facial muscle activity and increase facial blood circulation, which could not only intensify discomfort but also affect the distribution and effectiveness of the botulinum toxin, thereby influencing the slimming results.
To ensure the optimal outcome of the slimming injection and minimize adverse reactions, other post-treatment care should also be followed, such as avoiding massaging or rubbing the injection sites, keeping the area dry, and avoiding spicy or irritating foods to promote recovery.
