Have your chronic migraine attacks left you feeling like you’re in a never-ending battle? The intense, throbbing pain; sensitivity to light, sound, and odor; and nausea and vomiting can make it difficult to function day-to-day. If traditional treatments haven’t helped, Botox® may be your answer.
Our team at Goodman Dental Center, led by Brian Goodman, DDS, and Tanner Goodman, DMD, provides Botox as a winning solution for migraine.
While Botox is best known for smoothing wrinkles, it’s also FDA-approved to prevent chronic migraine in adults. As a preventive treatment, it helps stop migraine attacks before they start, unlike medications that only treat symptoms after they begin.
During a Botox treatment session, our Goodman Dental Center practitioner injects the solution into specific muscle groups in your head and neck. The injections block the release of chemicals that carry pain signals in your brain. By interrupting this communication, Botox can reduce the frequency, duration, and intensity of migraine attacks.
We recommend injections about every 12 weeks. You should begin to notice a significant improvement after two sessions.
Botox treatment for chronic migraine might be a good solution for you if you experience fifteen or more headache days per month or have at least eight days with migraine symptoms.
It’s not designed for occasional headaches, but rather for those who struggle with chronic migraine that interferes with everyday life.
One of the key advantages of Botox is its localized effect. Unlike oral medications that impact the entire body, Botox targets specific areas, resulting in fewer systemic side effects.
Common benefits include:
Side effects are generally mild and may include temporary neck pain, bruising at the injection site, or slight muscle weakness.
You can expect your Botox treatment session for migraine to be quick and minimally invasive. We give the injections at our practice, and most sessions take about 15 minutes. Results improve with continued treatment, and most patients report the best results after 3-4 cycles.
If migraine is controlling your life, Botox may offer the freedom you’ve been longing for. Schedule a consultation with our team to determine if you’re a good candidate. Contact our office in Queen Creek, Arizona, today to book an appointment and find the lasting relief you deserve.
