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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
Just like any procedure, the best person to do it is not so much a particular specialty, but someone who treats your condition that you trust. A CMF surgeon who does both aesthetic surgery as well as treats TMJ will be the best. You would be able to express the type of look you want (or want to...
Botox Cosmetic does not cause divots. The product is mixed with normal saline and, once injected, takes effect at its receptor and then the volume goes away. I would speak with the person who actually performed your injections and let them know your concern.All the best,-Gregory A Buford MD F...
Thank you for your question and photo! Botox for migraines are different from Botox for cosmetic! I suggest you speak with your injector and discuss your concerns. Best of luck!Dhaval Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Chicago Hoffman Estates Oakbrook Orland Park
I recommend getting aftercare instructions from your doctor. Typically, as long as the person isn’t massaging the treatment site, you should be fine. If you’re concerned, you may wait 72 hours. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
Dear Farrow9233,Droopy eyelids should not be a "side effect" of Botox. Droopy eyelids usually occur for two reasons: 1) you have excess eyelid skin and your brows drop or 2) the Botox diffuses into your eyelids producing a true ptosis.For the areas that are usually injected into migraine, you...
Dear Halouvstars,Thank you for your question. Bumps can form after Botox injection due to swelling but are usually small and temporary. Any long term bump is probably not related to Botox. It may be caused by a variety of other conditions, and you should be evaluated by a board certified plastic...
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