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What Is Botox for Migraine?

Botox for migraine is a treatment in which botulinum toxin is injected into set muscle points in chronic migraine. By lowering muscle tension and affecting nerve signalling, it aims to reduce how often migraine attacks happen.

Where Is It Injected?

The injections go into areas where muscle tension is thought to contribute to attacks:

  • Forehead muscles
  • Muscles of the temple
  • Muscles at the back of the neck
  • Neck muscles

The Procedure and How Often It Is Repeated

A session takes about 15-20 minutes and does not need general anesthesia. To keep the effect going, the injections are usually repeated every 12 weeks. How well you respond is assessed after the first few sessions.

How It Works

Botulinum toxin temporarily lowers the contraction strength of the muscle fibres where it is injected. It is also thought to affect the nerve endings that carry pain signals, which may influence how often and how strongly migraine attacks occur.

Who Can It Be Considered For?

It can be considered for people diagnosed with chronic migraine. Whether it suits you is decided at the examination.

What Is Chronic Migraine? Botox for migraine is considered in people who have headaches on 15 or more days a month, with at least 8 of those days showing migraine features. This is the definition of chronic migraine. Diagnosis and the decision to treat are planned together with a neurologist or another relevant doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is botox for migraine used for?
It means injecting botulinum toxin into the muscles of the head, forehead, temple, back of the neck and neck in chronic migraine. By lowering muscle tension and affecting nerve signalling, it aims to reduce how often attacks happen.

Who can botox for migraine be considered for?
It can be considered for people diagnosed with chronic migraine. Whether it suits you is decided at the examination.

When does the effect of botox for migraine begin?
The effect usually becomes clear within a few weeks. Several sessions, about 12 weeks apart, may be needed for the full effect.

For frequently asked questions about botox for migraine, see our FAQ page.
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Looking at the Face and Head Together

Botox for migraine targets trigger points in the head and neck. It does not correct structural concerns such as the shape of the nose or sagging eyelids. For changes like these, surgical options such as rhinoplasty in Ankara or eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) may be discussed. The method that fits your needs is chosen together at the consultation.