What is the Average Botox Therapy Cost for Migraines?

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Latest answer by Arnold W. Klein, MD
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Compared to long-term migraines medications, is botox an economical option? What is the success rate of botox for migraines?

6 answers to What is the Average Botox Therapy Cost for Migraines?

Botox for migraines run between $300-500 for 3-4 months of relief.

Botox does help prevent migraines in many patients and runs usually $300 for the forehead and up to $500 if more is injected and lasts roughly 3-4 months. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

Botox and Migraines

The recent approved dose for chronic migraine treatment with Botox is between 155-190 units.Having myself published both in "Science" and the "NEMJ" on Botox treatment for migraine I rarely use greater than 80 units. Just make sure your physician is familiar in how to use Botox to treat migraines and has had experience in this area. I myself have use for this indication for over 12 years.

Arnold W. Klein, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Botox is used for migraines effectively in some patients

Not all patients are successful in avoiding migraines by having Botox injections, but many patients note that their migraines go away after Botox and know the Botox is wearing off in a few or several months when the Botox starts to wear off. The trigger points are different from patient to patient and the cost may depend on the number of units of Botox injected. This can range then from a few hundred to several hundred dollars per every three to four months, less or more. more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Botox cost for migraines

Botox can be very successful for treating migraines. It can cost $300 to $600 for the treatment. I prefer to do the full treatmen (2 areas plus trigger areas)t which cost $600. however, I can also often get good results if a patient is on a budget by just treating 1 area plus the trigger areas ($300).Each patient is different as are their headaches. Each treatment session is individualized for the patient. It is best to visit the doctor to plan this treatment session. Often times... more

Esta Kronberg, MD
Houston Dermatologic Surgeon

www.estakronbergmd.com

Cost Of Botox For Migraine Headaches

Botox can be very effective for the type of migraines that has a peripheral trigger as its cause. These occur in the occipital, frontal and temporal areas. They make up the minority of migraine headache types. The cost of Botox injections for them varies based on how many trigger points are injected and how many units are used at each injection site. Usually at least two trigger points are injected but it can only be one or as many two or three. Costs can range from $300... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

Botox for migraines

There is no standard cost for migraine treatment. Botox targets the muscles that are in spasm that often occurs with migraines. The pattern of spasm varies patient to patient. Assuming that the temples are the main area of pain, 20 to 25 units are typically injected into each side. However, the response is variable with some patients needing more and some less. Often, other muscles need to be injected. Our charge is $16 per unit of Botox. more

David Alessi, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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