Migraine, which is an inherited disorder, can be seen in every individual, male and female, young and old. Migraine botox can be applied for the treatment of migraine, which is defined as a hemicranial headache that can recur intermittently and can be characterised by throbbing. Migraine botox is an effective treatment method that is frequently used today.
What is Migraine Botox?
Migraine botox is a type of botox applied to prevent migraine pain. With this treatment, which includes botulinum toxin injection, the movements of the muscles that affect the degree of headache are restricted. In this way, the severity of the headache experienced by the person may decrease or the headache may disappear completely. The application areas of migraine botox, which can be applied to the head, neck and shoulders, are determined individually and it is very important that a specialist doctor performs the application.
How is Migraine Botox Applied?
Migraine botox treatment is applied after determining the muscles that can trigger migraine. In order to prevent the intense headache that occurs during migraine attacks, certain points are treated and these points are determined by listening to the person's story and examination. Migraine Botox is applied to 30-35 points in 7 different areas on the head, face and neck. This application is in the form of injection and aims to reduce the effectiveness of the muscles that trigger pain. Migraine botox can be applied by an experienced plastic surgery specialist. Determined doses of botulinum toxin are injected into the selected points. The procedure does not require hospitalisation and the person can return to his daily life very soon after the procedure.
Where is Migraine Botox Applied?
Migraine botox is applied to different areas determined by the doctor. Botox substance can be injected into the forehead, neck, temples, neck and in some cases shoulders. Before Botox application, a cream with a numbing effect is applied to the application areas, so that the person does not feel pain. The application is done with very thin needles and takes an average of half an hour. After the procedure, the person can return to his daily life. The effect of Botox starts after about 10 days and the headaches experienced by the person may decrease or disappear.
Advantages of Migraine Botox
Migraine botox has many advantages. Botox applied as intramuscular injection is a very easy and low-risk procedure. This procedure, which numbs the muscles that cause migraine pain for a long time, helps to control pain. Botox can be preferred to reduce the number of attacks and relieve pain in migraine cases where medications are not sufficient and do not respond to treatments. Migraine Botox, which prevents nausea, vomiting and light sensitivity caused by migraine, is an increasingly popular new generation treatment option. The risks of botox treatment applied by an experienced physician in a hygienic environment are very low and treatment can be applied in a very short time. Although the effect of botox varies from person to person, it can be said that the treatment is effective for an average of 3-6 months.
Migraine Botox Side Effects
Side effects of migraine botox are very rare. These side effects are not seen in most people and if they are seen, they may disappear spontaneously after a short time. If the side effects do not disappear within a few days, a doctor should be consulted. Possible side effects of botox, which is a reliable application, can be listed as follows:
- Headache
- Redness, swelling in the application area
- Dry mouth
- Dry eye
- Fatigue
- Flu symptoms
- Problems with urination
- Allergic reactions
- Nausea
After Migraine Botox
The things to be considered after migraine botox can be listed as follows:
- Do not lie down or bend for the first 3-4 hours after the procedure.
- Take care not to touch water to the procedure area for 24 hours.
- Take care not to consume alcohol for 1 day after the injection.
- In the first 24 hours after the procedure, do not put pressure on the injected areas and do not apply movements such as rubbing / rubbing.
- Stay away from the sun after the application and apply sunscreen as recommended by the doctor.
- Do not touch or massage your face for the period recommended by the doctor.
