What Is Botox for Migraine?
What to Expect During Treatment
Who Is a Candidate for Botox?
Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is an FDA-approved treatment for adults with chronic migraine, defined as headaches occurring 15 or more days per month, with at least 8 migraine days.
Botox works by reducing overactive pain pathways involved in migraine generation.
Who Is a Candidate for Botox?
What to Expect During Treatment
Who Is a Candidate for Botox?
You may be a candidate if:
• You experience 15 or more headache days per month
• Migraines significantly impact daily life
• Preventive medications have not provided sufficient relief
• You cannot tolerate certain oral medications
What to Expect During Treatment
What to Expect During Treatment
What to Expect During Treatment
Botox injections are administered in specific areas around the head and neck using a standardized protocol.
• Treatment takes 15–20 minutes
• No downtime
• Typically repeated every 12 weeks
Most patients begin to see improvement after the first or second treatment cycle.