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What Doctors Offer Botox for Migraines?

asked 1 year ago by anon
Latest answer by Rian Maercks, MD
Question viewed 327 times
Tags: migraine

With the new approval of botox for Migraines, I'm assuming doctors and clinics that offer botox for cosmetic reasons are not going to go after this new business. Won't you find that insurance coverage of botox too much work considering how little botox offers you in terms of profit? What doctors should you go to for botox for migraine treatment?

3 answers to What Doctors Offer Botox for Migraines?

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Treating Migranes with Botox

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
Rian Maercks, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Neurologists and migraine treatment

If you are seeking botox treatment for migrain headaches, then I sugggest you contact a neurologist in your community that has experience with this treatment.  Good luck.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Neurologists likely to offer botox for migraines

Neurologists currently offer this an option and this falls within the realm of their treatment regimen.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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