You may already know that Botox® can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, but did you know that it is also an effective preventive treatment for persistent migraines? Indeed, many people say that Botox injections make migraines much less likely to happen. This is terrific news for people who miss activities and family gatherings because of debilitating headaches.
Is Your Headache a Migraine?
Although most people associate migraines with severe headaches, they can be more. A migraine is a neurological disorder distinct from other types of headaches. Therefore, migraine pain differs from other types of headaches, and its management is also different.
The most common symptom is pain, although many individuals have additional symptoms. Migraines can also cause nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, strong scents or sound, extreme exhaustion, dizziness (balance issues), difficulty speaking and seeing flashes of light, zigzags or blind spots.
Anxiety, stress, caffeine (or caffeine withdrawal) and certain drugs are some of the suspected causes of this daunting condition that affects over 37 million Americans. In addition, migraines are nearly three times more common in women, suggesting a link to hormones.
What Happens When You Get Botox for Migraines?
Regrettably, migraine headaches are currently incurable. Instead, medication and behavioral modification are used to alleviate symptoms and prevent or minimize the severity of future attacks.
Botox is one of the best preventive therapy solutions available, with FDA approval to prevent chronic migraines since 2010. It can reduce the frequency of migraine attacks significantly.
Botox is administered close to the nerve endings that transmit pain from the head, neck and back. Botox travels to the area’s nerve terminals when injected, preventing the production of substances that contribute to pain transmission. The result is that the brain’s pain circuits are not stimulated.
Botox works slowly but steadily to stop migraines before they ever begin. Therefore, you can anticipate the most benefit from rounds two and three of treatment. The more rounds of treatment, the better results.
Patients reported a 50% decrease in headache days after receiving two Botox treatments. Each treatment lasts 10-12 weeks.
Scheduling an Appointment for Botox for Migraines in Atlanta, GA
Do not let a migraine spoil your days any longer. Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery, LLC offers Botox for migraines. Call our office to schedule a free consultation today.
