I live in an old house -- can I squirt aerosol insulation into area behind faceplate before I attach new faceplates?

I live in an old house -- can I squirt aerosol insulation into area behind faceplate before I attach new faceplates?
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You are better off installing pre-cut foam. The reason is that aerosol insulation tends to contract and pull away from the studs over time, allowing infiltration again.
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