Say ‘no’ to headaches!

Acute migraines are becoming an increasingly common ailment – it is estimated that as much as 18 % of women and 6% of men are affected by it. We are still not quite sure what causes them, but much suggests that the pain is a result of irritation of sensory endings of the trigeminal nerves. They are the ones to innervate the different areas of the head, including the muscles around interbrow area. Spasms of those muscles can lead to a migraine attack. In many cases standard treatment does not lead to recovery; what can be achieved is reducing the frequency and intensity of headaches.

Botox can come to rescue also in the case of migraines. During the procedure, the doctor injects into facial muscles an appropriate dose which blocks the endings of sensory endings, thus preventing spasms and the resultant migraines.

Botox is not a permanent solution. Its effects last for 6-12 weeks. The entire procedure lasts up to 20 minutes, and no recovery period is needed. The first effects should become apparent after a week. The procedure effectiveness is estimated at over 80%. ‘More than half of our patients mention complete elimination of pain, and the rest – reduced frequency and intensity of headaches by at 50%,’ explains Jarosław Stańczyk, MD. A subsequent session can be performed no sooner the effects of the previous ones completely subsided. Many patients report flu-like symptoms following the procedure, which pass after a few days.

List of the preparations we use:

  • Botox

  • Bocouture

  • Azzalure