When you read the word Botox, it is usually and automatically associated with cosmetic treatments. Still, the truth is that it can be used to treat many other medical conditions, among them, one is chronic migraines. Migraines are not considered regular headaches; they can last for hours or even days and even incapacitate a person for some time.
Botox is a substance capable of inhibiting the nerve cells that send signals to the muscles contracting them, thus relaxing the muscle and reducing pain.
Will my insurance cover Botox for migraines?
Botox as a treatment for chronic migraines is approved by the FDA, as long as specific criteria are met and other therapies have been tried before and have not shown efficacy.
How often should I apply it?
Botox to treat migraines is not a definitive solution; like all other treatments, it will only offer temporary relief. The average time between applications is three to four months. The first few days after application, you will probably not feel any difference, but after the second week of the first treatment, you will notice an impressive improvement.
After these two weeks have passed, most patients report that they have even completely stopped or at least reduced their painkillers’ intake to treat migraines. It is also essential for you to know that the first session is not entirely practicon occasions so that you may give it a second try.
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Dr. Angelica Parra is a Licensed Medical Doctor from Venezuela and is currently taking a Master’s degree in Dermatology. She specialized in Aesthetic Medicine and completed Advanced Training in Non-surgical Facial Rejuvenation in Miami, Florida. She has specialized in applying Botox, dermal fillers, skin tightening treatments, and since then, she has worked on cruise ships as an Aesthetic Doctor.
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