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Yes it definitely can. Hormonal migraines affect many women who are taking hormonal medications or going through menopause or PMS. In such cases, Botox treatment has been identified as a solution for women who are suffering from chronic migraines associated with hormones.
Hi there! I’m Lauren, the aesthetic injector here at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center. Typically, Botox does not treat hormonal headaches.
Botox for migraines is shown to be effective in the prophylaxis of chronic migraines. There are quite a few aspects that define what chronic migraine is, such as type/pattern of pain, duration, frequency and intensity of headaches, response to oral medications and others. At our clinic, we initially perform a comprehensive assessment of each patient to determine if they are a good candidate for the injections prior to booking patients for treatment.
Botox is FDA approved to treat chronic migraine of any cause.Insurance will not pay for it unless you meet very strict criteria:Need to have 15 headaches days per month with half of these being migraine (worse with lights and sounds, nausea, vomiting, difficulty working).You also need to have tried multiple headache specific medications.If you only have headaches for a few days per month with your menstrual cycle, Botox is not very effective
Hello, and thank you for your question! The best type of practitioner to see for Botox is a plastic surgeon. They are more experienced with Botox and other types of injectables. While other doctors and dentists are able to do it, it is highly recommended that you see a board-certified plastic...
Hello and thanks for your question. Botox should not leave divots in the skin. Small bumps may be present after injection, but they go away within 30-45 minutes. Follow up with your provider to see if they may have been present prior to the injections. Good luck to you!
Botox will impact the muscles injected regardless if it was done for cosmetic or medical purpose. It takes up to 14 days before seeing final results from a Botox treatment. If you are concerned about the appearance of your forehead you could get a touch up for cosmetic reasons to improve the look.
