How Does Botox Work on Migraines? Botox blocks chemical signals that cause muscles to contract, making them less stiff and less sensitive to pain. Treatments take place in a doctor's office and typically take less than 20 minutes. For maximum migraine relief, your physician may recommend injections every three months.

The recommended total dose of Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) for chronic migraine prevention is 155 Units administered into a muscle (intramuscularly). This is given as 0.1 mL (5 Units) injections divided across 7 specific head and neck muscle areas, for a total of 31 individual injections per session.

Typical Botox treatment for migraine pain involves several injections across seven sites. The most common treatment involves 31 injections. Some treatment options call for additional injections to better target the areas where the pain occurs.

what to expect after botox for migraines? Expect initial discomfort like soreness, headache, neck pain, dry mouth, drooping eyelids, and blurred vision. They usually go away in a few days. If you experience any serious side effects, it is important to talk to your doctor to determine if any treatment is needed.

Possible side effects and unwanted results include: Pain, swelling or bruising at the injection site. Headache or flu-like symptoms. Droopy eyelids or crooked eyebrows.

The only difference between the two procedures is that with Botox for migraines, they may do a few more shots in areas where the pain is experienced.

ANSWER: Onabotulinum toxin A, or Botox, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2010 to treat chronic migraine headaches. It is not a cure. People who receive Botox injections for headaches usually get the treatment about every three months.

Results can last for 10 to 12 weeks, or sometimes longer. Most people receive Botox® treatments every three months for a year or more, until their migraine symptoms ease. For some people, migraines may go away completely over time.

You might get injections in your forehead, temples, and the back of your head and neck. Sometimes the specialist will inject areas called “trigger points” where the headache pain originates.

The manufacturer of Botox Cosmetic, Allegran recommends starting with 20 units of Botox to inject into your forehead. Injecting 4 units of Botox in each of the five injection sites on the forehead.

Lying flat on your back, side, or stomach can interfere with your results the day you get BOTOX. We recommend you prop yourself up on your backside with your head elevated to minimize pressure on the treated area.

Risks

• Pain, swelling or bruising at the injection site.
• Headache or flu-like symptoms.
• Droopy eyelids or crooked eyebrows.
• A crooked smile or drooling.
• Watery or dry eyes.
• Infection at the injection site.