Migraine treatment with Botox injections

Botox treatment for migraines is a reliable and safe method with few restrictions. The main advantage is the frequency of injections. In most cases, one procedure every six months is enough. Another bonus that pleases women undergoing therapy for migraines is the elimination of facial wrinkles in the injection areas. Botulinum toxin has a distinct pain-relieving effect not found in other known medications. It works by causing muscle tissue to become paralyzed, thereby preventing contractions and keeping the fibers relaxed. As a result, botulinum toxin indirectly affects the walls of blood vessels, helping to keep them neutral and reducing the frequency and severity of migraines. Treating migraine with Botox is done by injection, according to the principle of "follow the pain. " Six special zones are used in the head and neck area. Usually, a neurologist injects around 160 to 200 units of botulinum toxin in one procedure. It depends on the number of zones being processed. Injections are placed in the brow and nose bridge area, temporal regions on both sides, and the occipital, supra-occipital, and trapezius muscles. The frequency of botox injections varies based on the patient's metabolic rate. In addition, the analgesic effect can last several months for some patients and up to six months for others. As a result, the frequency of procedures and dosage is determined individually.