Botox and migraines

Robert Steely answers: Does Botox treat migraines and wrinkles at the same time?

My doctor said he can treat my migraines at the same time I get my cosmetic Botox injections. Is this true?


Robert Steely, MD
17 months ago
By Robert Steely, MD - Houston Plastic Surgeon

Despite what you read, Botox cannot cure migraines.

A migraine headache is due to a vascular spasm deep in your skull. It is not reachable by Botox. Botox causes temporary paralysis of the muscles it is injected into. In proper hands, it is very safe and works very, very well.

Botox can be used to treat some types of tension headaches by paralyzing the muscles that are unnaturally tight causing the headaches.

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