Botox applications, which are becoming increasingly common today, are performed for both aesthetic and therapeutic purposes. Since it was discovered that botox used for aesthetics and rejuvenation purposes also provides solutions to different problems, problems such as migraine and excessive sweating can also be treated with botox. Especially its effect on migraine attacks, which seem almost impossible to treat, has increased the number of people who have migraine botox.
What is Migraine?
Migraine; It is a disorder characterized by severe, long-lasting and throbbing headaches. Unlike headaches that are mild and do not affect daily life, migraine pain negatively affects the patient’s daily life. It manifests itself with vomiting, dizziness and vision loss, causing daily life to be negatively affected. For the person experiencing it, each migraine attack is a painful and exhausting process.
Symptoms seen in patients experiencing migraine:
Long headache attacks lasting between 4 and 72 hours
The pain is severe enough to be described as “unbearable”
Pain that usually occurs on one side of the head and increases with head movements
Sensitivity to light and sound
Visual disorders (blurred vision, vision loss, refraction of lights, etc.)
Nausea or vomiting
How is Migraine Treated?
Migraine; It is a serious disorder that reduces the quality of life and prevents the person from studying, working and completing daily tasks. To date, a treatment that can provide a radical solution to migraine has not yet been found. Botox applications, now called migraine botox, are known to eliminate migraine attacks for a long time. Since migraine attacks are continuous, the effect of painkillers recommended to patients may be short-lived. Generally, the body of migraine patients gets used to this medication and begins to show resistance. Botox application helps prevent migraine attacks until the effect of botox wears off.
Where is Migraine Botox Done?
Botox is a procedure generally applied to the face for cosmetic purposes. In migraine treatment, it is applied to the areas where pain occurs and is felt most. The forehead, temples, nape and neck are among these.
How to Apply Migraine Botox?
As with any treatment, first the patient’s history is carefully listened to and the areas to be treated with botox are determined. Before applying Botox to these areas, local anesthesia or cold application may be necessary. After the area is numbed, botulinum toxin is injected into the skin with thin needles. The application takes very short time and is painless. Botox application does not have any negative side effects in terms of health. Assoc. Prof. because it is a short, easy and painless application. Dr. Sedef YÜCEL recommends botox application to many patients experiencing migraine problems.
How Long Does Migraine Botox Last?
The application ends in approximately 10 – 15 minutes. Migraine botox; It is a simple, easily applied and effective treatment. It must be repeated constantly for a permanent effect. Botox application is generally effective for 6 – 9 months. Of course, this period varies from person to person. In some patients, migraine botox can last up to 1 year.
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