Migraine treatment with Botox in Berlin
Botulinum toxin A – in short: Botulinum or Botox – is primarily known and popular as an active ingredient for smoothing expression lines (wrinkle treatment with Botox). However, Botox has a significantly broader spectrum of action. Among other things, it is approved for migraine treatment.
Are you looking for a professional migraine treatment with Botox in Berlin? In our specialist practice for plastic aesthetic surgery, you are in the best hands for this and other treatments with Botox!
- Duration of the procedure
- 20 to 30 minutes
- Anesthesia
- Anesthetic cream, if desired
- Clinic stay
- Outpatient treatment
- Socially presentable
- Immediately after therapy
- Able to work
- Immediately after therapy
- Sport
- For the first two days, avoid sports with intense physical exertion
- Wound healing
- Not required
- Costs
- From 600 Euros
- Aftercare
- Avoid facial massages, cosmetic treatments, sauna, and solarium
After skin disinfection, the Botox injections are administered. The number and localization of injection points, as well as the dosage of the active ingredient, follow a treatment scheme determined in the approval study for Botox against migraine. Very fine cannulas are used for the injections, so they are barely noticeable. Additionally, an anesthetic cream is applied to the treatment area. A migraine treatment with Botox at our clinic in Berlin takes 20 to 30 minutes. You will be able to work and socialize immediately afterward.
There are hardly any risks associated with the use of Botox for migraine. Systemic side effects of botulinum are not known, and allergic reactions or intolerances are rare. If, as with us, a migraine treatment with Botox in Berlin is performed by an experienced specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery, you do not have to worry about undesirable side effects – such as changes in your facial expressions. For the therapy, botulinum is dosed in such a way that muscle activity in the treated area is dampened but not completely switched off. Visually, the treatment result therefore looks completely natural.
No special aftercare is required after a migraine treatment with Botox in Berlin. After the treatment, the injection sites are cooled for a short time to prevent redness, swelling, and bruising. If such skin manifestations do occur in rare cases, they subside within a few days. In visible areas, they can be easily concealed with make-up. For the first two days, you should avoid strenuous sports and other physically demanding activities. Sauna and cosmetic treatments are possible again after one week.
Migraine treatment with Botox Berlin – fewer headaches and migraine attacks – better quality of life.
Frequent migraine attacks can drive migraine patients to despair – the severe headaches usually prevent all other activities. Painkillers often only help to a limited extent.
A migraine attack is caused by severe tension in the muscles of the face, neck, and shoulder region. This creates pressure on the blood vessels that transport blood to the brain. An oxygen deficiency occurs, resulting in severe headaches. Accompanying symptoms of a migraine attack also include nausea, as well as light and noise sensitivity. An attack is often announced by the so-called migraine aura, which manifests itself, for example, in visual or sensory disturbances.
With a migraine treatment with Botox in Berlin, we are able to permanently reduce the causes of migraine, such as muscle tension in the head, neck, and shoulder region. The active ingredient docks to the nerve endings of the muscles and thereby blocks the effect of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which normally ensures the transmission of impulses between muscles and nerves. This reduces muscle activity in the treated areas. It is very likely that Botox also suppresses the transmission of pain signals, thereby weakening or completely preventing migraine attacks.
How does botulinum toxin work against chronic migraine?
Botulinum toxin combats the causes of migraine by permanently reducing muscle tension in the head, neck, and shoulder region. The active ingredient docks to the nerve endings of the muscles and thereby blocks the effect of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which normally ensures the transmission of impulses between muscles and nerves. This reduces muscle activity in the treated areas. It is very likely that Botox also suppresses the transmission of pain signals, thereby weakening or completely preventing migraine attacks.
Why botulinum toxin for migraine? Is Botox safe?
In 2011, botulinum was approved in Germany for the treatment of chronic migraine. This is present when migraine patients suffer from headaches on more than 15 days over three months, and at least half of these pain conditions are caused by migraine. Studies have shown that migraine treatment with Botox is effective against chronic migraine. In contrast, the effectiveness of botulinum against so-called episodic migraine attacks has not yet been scientifically proven.
What results can be achieved with migraine treatments with Botox in Berlin?
With Botox, we are able to significantly reduce the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks. First effects are noticeable after just a few days, and the therapy reaches its full effect after ten to 14 days. The relaxation of the muscles lasts for about four to six months - after which further treatments must be carried out.
A migraine treatment with Botox here in Berlin does not cure the disease, but it makes a significant contribution to alleviating symptoms. It is optimal if it is carried out in combination with other migraine treatments, which include medication, but above all a balanced lifestyle and avoiding migraine triggers.
Migraine treatment with Botox in our Berlin practice – with individual consultation
In our specialist practice for plastic and aesthetic surgery, a migraine treatment with Botox in Berlin begins with an individual and comprehensive consultation. We will ask you some questions about pre-existing conditions and your current burden from migraines, explain how Botox works against chronic migraines, and describe the treatment process. Afterwards, we examine the muscles in your face, neck, and shoulder region. The treatment can take place immediately after this preliminary discussion.
Frequently Asked Questions
In its natural form, botulinum toxin is the strongest known nerve poison. By interrupting the signal transmission between the brain and muscles, it causes muscle paralysis. Botulinum is produced by bacteria found in soil, but it can also multiply well in inadequately preserved foods, leading to life-threatening poisoning.
For medical purposes, botulinum has been used since 1980. The active ingredient is produced under controlled conditions for this purpose. For their approval, botulinum preparations, like all other medications, must undergo a strict certification process.
Botox for migraines is suitable for patients who suffer from chronic migraines. This is defined as when headache attacks occur on at least 15 days within three months and at least half of them meet the criteria for a migraine.
For episodic migraines, Botox is not indicated, as its effectiveness for this manifestation of the disease has not yet been scientifically proven.
A migraine treatment with Botox is performed at four to six-month intervals in our specialist practice in Berlin.
If the therapy, as with us in Berlin, is performed by an experienced specialist in plastic aesthetic surgery, no undesirable side effects are to be expected. Despite the number of injections - usually an estimated 30 punctures are necessary - the treatment is low-pain. This is ensured by the very fine cannulas used for this purpose. Additionally, an anesthetic cream is applied before the treatment.
Botulinum is used very versatilely in medicine. Among other things, it is used for the therapy of neurological indications. In our Berlin specialist practice for plastic aesthetic surgery, we use Botox not only for migraines but also for the treatment of various indications:
- Botox for wrinkles
- Botox for a non-surgical eyebrow lift
- Botox for bruxism (teeth grinding)
- Botox for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
- Botox for sweat treatment on hands and feet
Do you have questions about migraine treatment with Botox?
Should you still have any questions, we will be happy to discuss them personally and without obligation in our Berlin practice.