A fresh approach to pain relief
If you’re living with chronic migraines, you know how debilitating they can be. While many options exist, Botox has emerged as a well-established and effective preventive treatment, helping to significantly reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks for our patients.
Everyone is unique, so sensitivity periods, treatment results, and their longevity will vary from patient to patient. For personalised information, please book a consultation with one of our experts.
No. of treatments: Once every 12 weeks for best results
Procedure time: Up to 30 minutes
Anaesthetic: Topical, applied before treatment
Sensitivity period: 1 day
Duration of results: 3 – 6 months approximately
Back to work: Same day
Recovery time: Up to one day
Unlike treatments that aim to stop a migraine once it has started, Botox works to prevent them from occurring in the first place. The treatment involves a series of small injections of a purified protein into specific muscles around your head and neck. It works by blocking the pain signals from the nerves to your brain, essentially interrupting the chain of events that leads to a migraine. This process can reduce the number of headache days you experience each month, transforming a chronic condition into an episodic one.
Botox for migraines is suitable for adults who suffer from regular migraines. We will give you a personalised consultation and discover whether this is the best treatment for your needs.
Founder and Medical Director Dr Pradnya Apté is an award-winning dental surgeon and aesthetic practitioner with an excellent reputation in her field. Dr Pradnya’s expert knowledge of facial anatomy allows her to deliver exceptional in-depth, patient-focused treatment with stunning results.
The treatment is straightforward and is carried out by Dr Pradnya Apte. The procedure itself is relatively quick and can take anything from 10 to 30 minutes.
The benefits of Botox are not instant; it may take a week or two to begin to feel the effects, with the full impact often noticed after the second round of injections. The effects generally last for about three months, which is why appointments are typically scheduled every 12 weeks. Consistency is key, and keeping a headache diary can help you and us track how well the treatment is working over time.
Botox is not an alternative to every other migraine treatment. Instead, it is a key part of a step-by-step treatment plan. It is a preventive therapy, meaning you may still need to take your usual acute medications if a migraine does occur. Unlike some oral medications that need to be taken daily, Botox is administered only four times a year.
Botox is a preventative treatment that aims to stop migraines before they start. It works by blocking the pain signals from the nerves to the brain. When injected into specific muscles around the head, neck, and shoulders, Botox interrupts the pain pathways that are thought to be involved in generating migraines. This can lead to a significant reduction in the frequency and severity of your attacks.
The appointment is a quick and straightforward procedure. You will receive a series of small, shallow injections into key areas of your forehead, temples, back of the head, and neck. These injections are administered with a very fine needle and are usually well-tolerated, with most people describing the sensation as a series of tiny pinpricks. The entire process takes up to approximately 30 minutes, and there is no downtime, so you can typically return to your normal daily activities straight away.
