How many Botox injections are needed to Treat Migraines?

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Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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How Intense is the Pain at the Botox Injection Sites when Treating Migraines?

6 answers to How many Botox injections are needed to Treat Migraines?

Botox for migraines has been an effective therapy

There is minimal discomfort from Botox injections and just a quick localized discomfort. A topical numbing medicine can be applied to the area one hour before the injection. Migraines, however, can cause debilitating pain that can last for days. Botox has been shown to be quite effective at preventing migraines.

Michele S. Green, MD
New York Dermatologist

Botox for Migraines

The pain associated with any injection is small but not zero. There are always some injection site punctures that are sensitive (eg the forehead). However, the pain associated with migraines is worse and for many of my patients, including those that get botulinum toxins for cosmetic reasons but discovered that there migraines improved, they readily endure the transient discomfort. Several patients call the office as soon as the pain from the migraines return and we typically have to fit them... more

Kenneth Beer, MD
Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

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BOTOX® treatment for migraine is customized for each individual

In my practice, BOTOX® treatment for migraine is customized for each individual, depending on the nature and extent of their migraine or other headache pain. Quite a few headache patients also have associated bruxism and/or TMJ pain, so that is also treated when necessary. So, the total number of injections and the total amount of BOTOX® used will depend on the particular circumstances of each patient. Having said that, most of my migraine patients get about 150 units of... more

Kevin C. Smith, MD
Niagara Falls Dermatologic Surgeon

Botox Effective For Treating Migraines

When it comes to treating migraines with Botox, a majority of patients get very good results. It is not perfect, and a patient needs to be able to pinpoint the area where the migraines usually originate from. If they can, then the Botox can temporarily eliminate the spasm around the nerve which leads to the migraines. The injections are just little needle pricks and generally require 3-5 needle sticks. The pain is minimal and the effects take about 3-4 days to really... more

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD
Barrington Plastic Surgeon

Botox injections for migraines

Botox injections are typically not very painful for the majority of patients. Certain patient's trigger points that need to be injected for their migraines might be different than other patients and some insertions sites might be somewhat more uncomfortable. Using a very thin needle and gentle delivery, the injections should not be bad. see video