Where are Patients Injected for Migraines?

I have recently been injected for my migraines after trying many other options. Is there a range for how much you use or a typical area to inject.

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Injecting Botox for Migranes

Treatment of migranes is a very individualized process. The first step is to see a qualified plastic and reconstructive surgeon that can understand and guide you through the multiple surgical and nonsurgical options. The patient must present with an active migrane. Only migranes that are triggered by compression of peripheral nerves can be treated with botox, luckily at least in my practice this includes the majority. A plastic surgeon with craniofacial experience can... more

Where are patients injected for migraines

Although there is still great controversy in scientific circles about the true effectiveness of Botox (Double blind studies have shown only mild effectiveness), many of us use it and many patients are satisfied. In some cases a placebo effect may be at work, Dermatologists should not make a diagnosis of migraine. This diagnosis should be made by an Internist or a Neurologist. Once the diagnosis is secure,the injections should be given exactly in the area of maximum pain after... more

Botox is the best treatment for chronic migraine headaches

Botox is the best treatment for chronic migraine headaches. In order to get maximum improvement the path of the headaches is detailed and the muscles involved in that pathway are injects. For instance some cases will require neck injections, some forehead injections, and some cheek injections.

Follow-the-pain is a common approach when injecting BOTOX® for migraine

In my experience of several hundred cases over the past 7 years, the most effective way to use BOTOX® for the treatment of migraine and other headaches is to inject the BOTOX® where the patient indicates the pain starts or travels to. This means taking a careful history, planning the treatment before starting to inject, and working closely with the patient during the injection session. BOTOX® treatment to control headache works best when it is customized to the individual... more