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Migraine Management

There are several types of migraine headaches, but most are characterised by severe pain on one or both sides of the head, nausea, visual disturbances, dizziness and other symptoms. Doctors believe that migraines are caused by the dilation and restriction of the blood vessels in the head.

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Botox injections have been shown to be effective in the prevention of migraines in chronic migraine patients (distinct and severe neurological disorder characterized by patients who have a history of migraine and suffer from headaches on 15 or more days per month with headaches lasting four hours a day or longer)

Migraine Treatments

Treating chronic migraine, qualified medical specialists administer 31 Botox injections into seven specific head and neck sites. Botox, when injected at labelled doses in recommended areas, is expected to produce results lasting up to three months depending on the individual patient.

The FDA has approved Botox to prevent migraines, the FDA’s trials of Botox to fight migraines was based on the results of two studies involving 1,384 adults in North America and Europe. Published in 2012 the repour stated t that patients treated with Botox experienced a major decrease in the frequency of headache days, according to the Allergan statement.

he injection process

  • Fine needles are first used for injections
  • 7 key areas will be applied to both your head and neck
  • Depending on the severity of your headaches, up to 31 injections will take place
  • Injections feel like a tiny pinch and you may feel mild discomfort
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treatment Q&A

MIGRAINE MANAGEMENT

HOW DOES BOTOX TREAT MIGRAINES?

Botox treatment for Migraines involves managing the delivery of pain pathways and the relaxation of muscles that may contribute to headaches and migraines. This treatment involves injections into specific muscle groups around the head, neck, and shoulders that are regularly impacted by migraines. Botox for migraines works by temporarily blocking nerve signals causing muscle contractions. When injected into specific muscles, the Botulinum Toxin (Botox) prevents those muscles from contracting, which leads to muscle relaxation. In the context of migraines, muscle tension and tightness in the head, neck, and shoulder areas can contribute to the development of migraines or even make them more severe. By relaxing these muscles, Botox can help to reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines.

IS HAVING BOTOX FOR MIGRAINES SAFE?
When performed by a medical or aesthetic professional, Anti-Wrinkle & Botox injections are entirely safe and performed globally on a daily basis. Before any treatment, we will have a full consultation where we will discuss your medical history and current health. This will allow us to determine whether the treatment is suitable for you. We will never recommend treatment if we believe it to be unsafe or cause harm to any of our clients.
DO BOTOX INJECTIONS HURT?

Although needles and injections can be scary for some, Botox Injections for Migraines cause minimal discomfort. Most clients describe the feeling as a slight pinch to the skin and nothing more. Our needles are extremely thin and will not be felt during the procedure. Side effects are often minor, contained to the area treated and will subside quickly. Depending on what area of the face you’re having treated, common side effects of anti-wrinkle treatment include:

  • Redness
  • Swelling
  • Bruising
  • Slight headache

Side effects usually only happen at the site of the injection. If you are experiencing side effects outside of the above, please contact your practitioner or your GP. Depending on the number of areas being treated, you can expect this treatment to last up to 30 minutes.

WILL I NEED MORE THAN ONE TREATMENT?

For some, you may start to experience relief within a week or two after receiving Botox injections. However, it’s important to note that this initial relief might not be the full extent of the treatment’s effectiveness.

IS THERE ANY DOWNTIME?
Recovery time for anti-wrinkle injections is around 24 – 48 hours. Some bruising and localised swelling may occur, this is normal and usually subsides within 20 minutes.
AFTERCARE GUIDANCE
We advise that you do not exercise, steam room or sauna for at least 24 hours post-treatment. We also recommend that you do not have any treatment (i.e. facial) that requires the face to be touched for at least a week post-treatment.

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