Can Botox Help With My Migraines?

What Are Migraines?

A migraine headache is characterized by severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation on one side of the brain. The pulsating or hammering pain usually begins in the forehead, on the side of the head, or around the eyes. With time, the headache becomes more severe. Exercise, strong light, and loud noise all seem to exacerbate the discomfort. It's usually accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. 

Migraine headaches can be preceded by symptoms and warning signals. Hormonal changes, certain foods and beverages, stress, and physical activity are all trigger factors for Migraines.

Because it blocks neurotransmitters, which are chemicals that carry pain impulses from the brain, Botox is beneficial for migraine headaches. Botox is a deviation from the normal pain pathway. It keeps the chemicals from reaching the head and neck nerve terminals. When injected into the muscles of the face, head, and neck, the drug is taken up by neurons and interferes with pain-related neurotransmission.

Botox is a neurotoxin that is used to reduce the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks.

Injections may be given in the forehead, temples, and back of the head and neck. Our experts at FACE BEAUTIFUL may inject "trigger sites," which are locations where the headache discomfort originates.

Does Getting Botox For Migraines Hurt? 

A very small,  sharp needle is used to perform the injections, and the injection process itself is not especially painful.  During the appointment, we may numb the skin with a topical anesthetic. Then with a very small needle, our expert providers inject botulinum toxin into the tiny muscles under the skin throughout various areas around the face, head, and neck. The injections may feel like a small squeeze.

What precautions should a patient take after receiving Botox treatment for migraines? 

At Face Beautiful we recommend that patients do not lie down or massage their faces for 4-6 hours following a procedure to get the most out of their experience. If they lie down too soon after getting Botox, the Botox may migrate to other parts of the face.

How long does it take for Botox to work for migraines? 

It might take a few weeks, or even months, for the effects to fully manifest. The injection decreases the severity and frequency of episodes in some people, while it eliminates migraine attacks in others. 

How frequently can patients have Botox injections? 

Botox's effects might last anywhere from three to four months. As a result, therapy is suggested every three to four months. However, if the facial muscles begin to teach themselves to contract less, the duration between treatments might be prolonged beyond three or four months. 

Some individuals discover that they may stop taking the injections without their migraines reappearing. Others require therapy regularly to keep their migraines under control.