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Botox for Migraines
Botox for Migraines
Stop the headache, without Pills!
| Treatment Time | 10 - 20 minutes |
| Duration of Result | From 3 - 6 months |
| Pain Level | Painless |
| Anaesthesia | None needed |
| Treatment Cost | From 300€ |
| Result is Visible | After 5 -7 days |
| Recovery Time | None |
What is a Migraine?
Migraine is a disorder that affects millions of people worldwide and has a serious impact on their quality of life. Migraine, unlike a simple headache, is a neurological condition whose main symptom is intense pain located only on one side of the head.
This pain can be located in the temples, the top of the head or the back of the neck and is due to the intense tightening of the muscles in the respective areas. However, in addition to the intense headache, migraine has accompanying symptoms like photophobia and vomiting which can be unbearable and significantly limit the quality of life of these patients. Migraine is divided into acute and chronic.
In Chronic Migraine the pain occurs more than 15 days a month and although not all attacks are necessarily of great intensity, they lead to significant negative effects on the patients' quality of life, but also on their ability to function normally in their professional, family and social life. Chronic migraine usually occurs after several years in which acute migraine progressively increases in frequency.
Stop the headache just in 1 week!
What is Botox for Migraines?
How Does Botox Work for Migraines?
Where can Botox for Migraines be applied?
Botox treatment is applied where the pain is located and can be applied to the forehead, temples, sides of the head, but also to the back, i.e. the neck and back. Botox is applied to the side where the headache is located, but should be applied symmetrically to the opposite side as well, even if the patient does not have pain there.
This prevents the occurrence of migraine on the opposite side of the head or neck, which can occur when the muscles are injected only one side and the nerve impulse can be transferred to the opposite side. Botox in patients with chronic migraine is administered by microinjections intramuscularly in 31-39 points and its effect begins to be noticed 5-7 days after the treatment.
The benefits of Botox for Migraines
- Improving the quality of life
- Painless
- No recovery time
- Reducing the daily use of painkillers
- Value For Money Treatment - Affordable Cost
- Safe and FDA approved treatment
- Immediate return to daily activities
- No risk of side effects, due to local action of the medication
The Steps to a Successful Botox for Migraines
Medical History - Skin Assessment
Skin Preparation - Marking
Botox Application
Post Botox Instructions
What you need to know about Botox for Migraines
Instructions Before Botox Treatment for Migraines
Avoid taking anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. Mesulid, Brufen, Voltaren) and analgesics (e.g. aspirin) for at least one week before the treatment, as they increase the possibility of bleeding and therefore bruising, during the treatment.
Also avoid taking vitamins and multivitamin preparations, for at least one week before the treatment, as these are substances that increase the bleeding tendency and consequently the risk of bruising.
It would be best not to consume alcohol 24 hours before your treatment.
Instructions After Botox Treatment for Migraines
You can return to your activities immediately, as long as you do not touch the area, where the medicine was injected, for at least the first 4 hours.
Avoid lying down for the first 4 hours after treatment. This will prevent the medication from moving into other adjacent areas.
It is best to avoid vigorous aerobic exercise for 1 day.
Try to avoid hot showers and excessive sun exposure for the next 2 days.
Avoid alcohol and aspirin for 1 day after your treatment.
It is also good not to use a hair dryer on or near the areas of the head where you had Botox on the first day of your treatment.
Why should I choose Derm & Plastic Clinic for Botox for Migraines?
are used, with absolute transparency and safety and the patients are given the barcode of the preparation used in their treatments. The many years of specialization and experience of Dr. Zografou, with thousands of patients in Greece and abroad and the modern therapeutic protocols that the Doctor has created and applied in our Clinics, guarantee the effectiveness of your treatments. That's why we were awarded for our Botox results at the Medical Beauty Awards 2024!
Meet the Derm & Plastic Way of Life - We are ensuring the quality of the services provided to you and for us the Botox for Migraines is also a treatment in premium spaces, with hygienic standards and ventilation of the spaces. Because it is important in addition to good medical devices, to feel well and be treated in beautiful modern rooms and not to perform medical procedures in old and depressive spaces, with dubious hygienic conditions and controls.
Our philosophy is Luxury at Affordable Prices and what differentiates us from all the others is that here you will find medical services with the highest standards, in luxury spaces, with maximum effects and at affordable prices. All you have to do is to book your appointment at one of our two modern Clinics, where we will inform you about our medical protocols!
Myths and Truths about Botox for Migraines
Myth: If I get Botox for Migraines, I'll never need to take migraine medication again
Myth: If I get Botox for Migraines, I will never have an acute migraine again
Myth: If I suddenly stop Botox for Migraines, my migraines will get much worse
Truth: No, not at all. What is happening is exactly the opposite. The neurotoxin of Botox blocks the transmission of nerve impulses during the treatment period, so the muscles have reduced activity and this prevents them from contracting and becoming progressively hypertrophic, causing even greater problems. Essentially Botox stops the time, at the point you had the treatment and if you stop using Botox the muscles will return to where they were when you had your last Botox and not worse.
Myth: The more often Botox for Migraines is repeated, the less effective it becomes
Truth: In fact, the exact opposite is true. The regular application of the treatment results in the muscles remaining calm for a longer period of time. Regular treatment with Botox does not let the migraines reappear and maintains the good initial effect, without reducing the effectiveness of the treatment! Essentially, the frequent repetition, when is done at the right time and not too soon, improves the quality of life of these patients even more and essentially reduces the need for continuous use of pills.
Frequent Questions About Botox for Migraines
It is good to repeat the treatment 2-3 times a year, when the body has fully metabolized the substance and mobility returns to the muscles of the head and neck.
The effect of the medication begins to be seen 5-7 days after the treatment and is completed in 15 days, when you will have the final result of your treatment. Within these first two weeks, the frequency and intensity of your headaches will gradually begin to decrease.
There is no ideal age to start Botox for Migraines and it can be given to people aged 18 and over when their quality of life has been significantly impaired, due to frequent and severe headaches.
Clearly yes, as some of the points where Botox injections are made for migraines are on the forehead and so forehead and mid-frown wrinkles will be reduced.
Most insurance companies will cover at least a portion of the cost of botox injections for migraines. However, coverage may vary depending on your insurance plan. It’s essential to check with your insurance provider to see what is covered under your plan.
Some of the eligibility criteria that insurance companies use to determine coverage for botox injections include :
Number of Migraines : You must have a certain number of migraines per month to be eligible for coverage and that is typically between eight and twelve migraines per month.
Previous Treatment : You may be required to have tried other treatments for migraines before your insurance company covers botox injections. In some cases, your insurance company may only cover a portion of the cost of botox injections. In this case, you may be responsible for paying the remaining balance out-of-pocket.
Patient is Diagnosed With Chronic Headaches: Some insurance companies will only cover botox injections if you have been diagnosed with Chronic Headaches by a Doctor.
Active Skin Infections: If you have infections or irritations in the area where Botox for Migraines is to be applied, the treatment should be postponed until they have settled.
Neurological problems: ou should avoid Botox for Migraines if you have neuromuscular disorders, such as Myasthenia Gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome or have had recent episodes of seizures.
Allergy to Botox: If you have a known allergy to Botox or any of its ingredients, you should not use the product.
Bleeding disorders: People with bleeding disorders or those taking blood-thinning medications (anticoagulants), have a relative contraindication to Botox for Migraines, as it increases the risk of bleeding and bruising at the injection sites.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: The use of Botox for Migraines is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
If you have a question about this treatment that is not answered in the text above, please send your question to the Doctor. Don't send questions about treatment costs and prices, as these are only formulated after the medical consultation, either in person at our Clinics or by Online Consultation.
Book an appointment and come to one of our Clinics or if you don't have time or live far away, request a video call consultation first and then come directly for your treatment.
