How Botox Can Help With Migraines

Find out how Botox might be able to treat your migraines.

Most of us have heard of Botox these days. And while it is the number one cosmetic treatment in the US, the fact is that this wrinkle smoother offers so much more. It has therapeutic purposes and can even help migraine sufferers. If you are dealing with recurring and severe migraines, turn to our Tipton, Batesville, Indianapolis, IN, dermatologist Dr. Sonya Campbell Johnson to find out if Botox could help.

When is Botox a good treatment option for migraines? 

Botox isn’t right for everyone. If you deal with the occasional migraine or headache, Botox is probably not the ideal treatment option. This cosmetic injectable is FDA approved for treating chronic migraines, which means you deal with migraines for 15 days or more a month.

The more migraines you deal with, the better results patients often see with Botox. Also, keep in mind that Botox is only recommended for adults 18 years old and over and is not to be used on children or teens. Since Botox is being used to treat a medical condition, most medical insurance companies often cover it.

How does Botox work? 

Botox isn’t just a cosmetic treatment injected into the muscles of the face to smooth lines and wrinkles. It can also be injected into trigger points of the foreheads, temples or head or neck to target where the pain begins. Once Botox enters the nerves, it can scramble pain signals, so you don’t experience pain. In essence, Botox prevents migraines before they even occur. Most patients will require about 2-3 sessions to feel the full effects but should notice improved migraine symptoms after a single session.

What should I expect from treatment? 

Getting Botox is quick and easy. It only takes our Tipton, Batesville, Indianapolis, IN, dermatologist about 10-20 minutes to administer treatment. We will target seven areas of the face and neck. You’ll be able to leave the office immediately after treatment and go about your daily routine.

If you are dealing with frequent migraines, Botox may be right for you. Call (317) 257-1484 or email us at [email protected] to schedule a consultation with our Tipton, Batesville, Indianapolis, IN, dermatologist Dr. Campbell Johnson.