Migraine treatment with botox

The price of a migraine Botox treatment starts from €210. The price depends on which muscles are causing the tension headache. Normally, 1 zone of Botox is enough to help.

On the contrary! Because you haven't used the muscles responsible for the overactive tension for a while, you may have somewhat unlearned how to use those muscles. Moreover, due to the absence of symptoms, you will have gained more peace of mind and self-confidence.

Because migraine occurs in many forms, it is referred to as migraine when specific anti-migraine medication provides relief. We are not talking about paracetamol or other "normal" pain medication here. With tension headache, the main symptom is headache, while with migraine, various other symptoms can occur, such as nausea, vomiting, intolerance to light and sounds, aura formation, light flashes, and visual field loss.

A specific risk that can occur with this treatment is that sometimes an attack is triggered after the first treatment. Because certain small muscles in the face relax, other small muscles can become tense. This can trigger an attack. In subsequent treatments, you can prevent this by returning in time for the next treatment. The muscles then remain relaxed and do not trigger a new attack. Other risks are the same as a treatment for frown lines or the forehead. During a free and non-binding intake consultation, everything will be discussed extensively with you again.

Yes, you can still experience migraines after a Botox treatment. Botox is a preventive treatment that reduces the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks, but it is not a cure. For people who respond well to the treatment, the attacks become less frequent and severe, but they do not disappear completely. Therefore, you will likely still need acute medication for breakthrough attacks. The goal of the treatment is to make migraines more manageable and improve quality of life, not to become completely migraine-free.

Because a Botox treatment for migraines is not yet an officially registered treatment, most health insurance companies do not reimburse this treatment. Inquire with your own health insurer whether this treatment is covered. Sometimes there are conditions for certain treatment centers, inform yourself well to avoid disappointment.

This treatment is what is known as an off-label treatment. Therefore, there is not yet thorough scientific evidence that this treatment has a positive effect. However, at The Body Clinic, we have many satisfied guests who return for this treatment because it has a positive effect on headache symptoms.

Yes, Botox can indeed help with chronic migraines. The treatment is scientifically proven and effective in 50-70% of patients with chronic migraines. It's not a cure but a preventive measure – attacks become less frequent and less intense. The effect takes 10-12 weeks to become noticeable, and you should continue with at least 2-3 treatments (6-9 months) to assess if it works. The treatment needs to be repeated every 12 weeks. For many people, Botox significantly improves their quality of life, but it requires patience and realistic expectations.

A Botox treatment for migraines is more uncomfortable than a cosmetic treatment because injections may be required in different areas: forehead, temples, back of the head, neck, and shoulders. On a scale of 0-10, the pain is around a 4, with the neck and shoulders being more sensitive than the forehead. The treatment lasts 15-20 minutes, and afterward, the treated areas may feel sensitive or tense for a few days. Most people find the treatment well-tolerated, especially since the effect lasts 10-12 weeks and can significantly reduce migraine symptoms.

On average, the effects of this treatment last 3-4 months.