BOTOX: FDA Approved for Migraines! Regain Control of Your Life!

It starts as a pounding in the head. Some see static, feel nauseous, or develop a sense of spinning. The culprit of these unwanted pains and symptoms is a migraine, and for those who experience its life halting effects, finding immediate relief is often insurmountable. When this type of extreme head pain strikes, sufferers know that the rest of the day must be spent in bed without any light or sound. If you're one of the 25-35 million Americans affected by migraines each year, then you know the struggle of finding a cure. Though over the counter and prescription medications can offer temporary relief, a more permanent solution exists at the office of your plastic surgeon.

Research has proven that BOTOX Cosmetic offers patients relief from their migraines. The revelation of BOTOX for migraines came about 12 years ago, when researchers discovered that the number one reason a migraine occurs is from the contraction of the muscle within the temporal area. Patients who received BOTOX Cosmetic however, found relief from their migraine symptoms following injection. Doctors soon realized that this cosmetic injection not only stops wrinkles, it stops the throbbing head pain so many people experience each year.

When it comes to treating migraines with BOTOX Cosmetic, your surgeon will properly diagnose your migraines by first asking you where your trigger points are. There are four areas of the head in which these trigger points may reside, including the frontal area, the lateral part of the eye, the back of the head, and the nose. Once the correct area is identified, your surgeon will inject BOTOX Cosmetic to improve any nerve blocks and to relieve pressure of any pinched nerves. No matter what part of the head your migraine resides, your plastic surgeon can help to alleviate your pain.

After treatment, about 80-90 percent of patients find their migraines completely cured. Furthermore, BOTOX Cosmetic is FDA approved for migraines. Though BOTOX Cosmetic last about 6 months for cosmetic procedures, migraine suffers must return every 2-3 months for injections and for further prevention of their migraine.

In addition to BOTOX, patients can choose a more permanent solution to cure migraines through plastic surgery. In fact, if patients respond well to the treatment of BOTOX, they will most likely respond to surgical procedures such as nasal surgery or eyelid surgery. These options remove overlying muscles that put unwanted pressure on the nerves known to lead to extreme head pain.