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Written by Haifa Ghaith
Botox injections for migraines
It is often believed that Botox is a purely cosmetic procedure, used only to reduce wrinkles and fine lines in the face and neck, but the development of science did not stop at these uses only, as it is one of the effective ways to treat severeand chronic migraines for many people
What is a migraine
Migraine is a severe pain and pressure on one side of the head that lasts for hours or days and may be accompanied by nausea, spotting, vomiting, extreme fatigue, and sensitivity to light and sound in a way that interferes with the activities of daily life. There is no specific and direct cause of migraines, except that studies have indicated Some environmental and genetic factors, in addition to hormonal fluctuations, may play a role in migraine headaches.
How is Botox for migraines different from cosmetic Botox
Botox used for migraines and Botox used for cosmetic procedures are exactly the same When migraine sufferers tried the Botox injection technique for aesthetic purposes in order to hide wrinkles, they noticed the disappearance of the migraine pain as well. Hence, many studies were conducted on the effectiveness of using Botox as a treatment for migraine cases
How does Botox for migraines work
The mechanism of action of Botox working on preventing the neurotransmitters responsible for transmitting the nerve impulses of pain from reaching the brain, meaning that it acts as a barrier to the arrival of pain signals, as it is injected under the skin in the temples and the back of the neck therefore preventing pain attacks through preventing nerve compression
Who Uses Botox for Migraine
Research and medical studies have indicated that Botox is used in the treatment of uncontrolled migraines, i.e. chronic headaches that recur 10-15 times a month, with an acute course of the disease that is difficult to stop with analgesics and is associated with spasms of the neck and face muscles, and is accompanied in most cases by sensitivity to light, sound and smells, in addition to nausea and vomiting
notably, at the beginning of the spread of using Botox as a treatment for migraines, there were few clinics which used it for this purpose, but with the positive results achieved by this mechanism in treatment and with time, the number of specialists and clinics that use Botox to migraines increased. However, it is crucial to pay attention and ensure the experience and ability of the specialist who is performing the procedure, in addition to the clinic’s readiness and the quality of the materials used to obtain the best result