Botox for Migraines

There are up to 31 possible injection sites in the upper face, temples, neck, and shoulders. The clinician’s experience is crucial in determining which trigger points to include, thereby reducing the dose and cost.

So, Botox works to prevent headaches and chronic migraines with different doses depending on whether the individual is experiencing an on or off phase.

Cosmetic doctors have long used Botox for medical conditions such as bruxism (teeth clenching) and excessive sweating.

Our physicians at CosmeDocs are experts at injecting Botox with good cosmetic results, as the muscles we inject the substance into are also responsible for controlling facial expressions.

Also, the costs tend to be less at cosmetic clinics due to their constant use of botox.

CosmeDocs is among the first clinics to offer treatment with Botox for migraines in the UK, our team of professionals having vast experience in injecting Botox. So, patients who have been diagnosed are welcome.

Given that there are other treatments available to people affected by migraine headaches, we recommend our patients to talk to their physicians before making the decision to use Botox for headaches or migraines.

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The Botox for migraine is approved by Food and Drug Administration and is a quite safe injectable treatment.

During the session, patients have reported minimal pain to no discomfort. You may experience slight bruising, swelling and muscle weakness, but that is usually temporary.

It also results in the treatment of forehead wrinkles as a side effect. Make sure to follow the doctor’s aftercare advise to make the most out of your therapy.

Most of the patients who undertook Botox injections for migraines reported a significant reduction in the frequency of headaches and migraines.

Patients may not experience instant improvement in the headaches and migraine pain after receiving the Botox injections in the first treatment session.

Additional treatment cycles are usually required to prevent headaches frequency and intensity. Moreover, may patients have also reported an improvement in your shoulder or neck pain.

Generally, small quantities of botulinum toxin are injected into seven specific areas including forehead, temples, neck, nasal bridge, head’s back, upper shoulders and back, according to the migraine symptoms.

Injections of Botox work from several days to two weeks however, chronic migraines do take longer to subside. While some patients do not start to see an improvement until after their second treatment 3-4 months later.

In London & UK botox treatment for migraines will cost from £300-£550 depending on the dose and areas required. Most physicians start with a lower dose and increase as required to see the minimum required dose is.

If you’re an adult who experiences frequent, severe migraine headaches, you could be a good candidate to receive Botox injections. Botox should only be administered to patients who experience 14 or fewer headache days every month.

Lastly, consultations with our Botox experts can help you determine whether Botox injections are the best option for treating chronic headaches.

Generally, the Botox treatment is repeated after every 4-6 months for effective results against spells of chronic migraine.

Most people report minimal to no pain after receiving Botox, and it is considered to be fairly safe. However, your Botox for migraines treatment may have some slight side effects, such as:

• Bruising, redness, or swelling around the injection sites
• Dryness in mouth
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Temporary Muscle weakness
• Tension or stiffness in the neck.