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Botox for Migraine

asked 1 year ago by Huntsville in Huntsville, AL
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 366 times
Tags: age 18-24, headache

I've been having severe chronic daily head pain due to occipital and trigeminal neuralgia for most of my life. I am seriously considering Botox as my next pain relief option. However, I am a 23 year old female and don't really have any wrinkle problems. I still want to look like myself, and not like I've had any cosmetic work done. Will the pain relief injection points produce any undesired cosmetic facial changes?

8 answers to Botox for Migraine

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Botulinum toxin (dysport and botox) migraines and trigeminal neuralgia

Altough botulinum toxin may help migraine sufferers, I am not aware of its use for trigeminal neuralgia which is primarily a sensory nerve and not a motor nerve or vasospastic condition 
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Botox can treat migraines

Botox can be used for migraines in certain situations. Botox is a branded botulinum toxin that causes the muscle to relax, so when properly used in the right situations, it can relieve the pressure of a migraine. In any case when you are ready to undergo any medical procedure, it is best to have a consultation with a board certified doctor or dermatologist who you trust. They will give you the honest answers for your unique situation (your starting point, your objectives and your... more
Steven Bernstein, MD

Montreal Dermatologist
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Botox for migraines

While I do not inejct Botox for migraines, there are a nubmer of neurologists that do. It has been shown to help many patients who suffer with migraines.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Botox for neurological uses usually do not change the cosmetic appearance

See a board-certified neurologist who has experience with Botox injections for migraines. The injections should not affect muscles of the face that would change the cosmetic appearance.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Consult Your Neurologist Before Considering Botox for Migraine

Trigeminal and Occipital Neuralgia is a different type of headache than common migraine.   Botox was recently approved for the treatment of migraine but at this point there is simply no reliable data to suggest that Botox has any place in the treatment of neuralgias.  I would recommend that you discuss the possibility of Botox injections with your Neurologist. 
Joseph Campanelli, MD

Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox and Headaches

Regarding: "Botox for Migraine I've been having severe chronic daily head pain due to occipital and trigeminal neuralgia for most of my life. I am seriously considering Botox as my next pain relief option. However, I am a 23 year old female and don't really have any wrinkle problems. I still want to look like myself, and not like I've had any cosmetic work done. Will the pain relief injection points produce any undesired cosmetic facial changes?" We have a... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Botox for Migraine

No relationship i the injection of BOTOX in pain release points. Seek either a derm. PS, or even a neurologist to inject you. This may be insurance covered. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl j. Blinski
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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BOTOX for Migraine is not a cosmetic treatment!!

Dear Huntsville WIth such severe constant migraines, I would recommend that you consult a university based neurologist to help manage your migraines.  The academic doctors don't cut corners and tend to look under every stone to try to figure out why you are have the headaches and how best to treatment.  The BOTOX treatment should not be a first choice.  Because of the way the treatment is done, and the dose of the BOTOX that may be used, yes there can be... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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