Botox has become the one of the most visible and most utilized cosmetic procedures when it comes to preventing or diminishing wrinkles. As of today, 11 million men and women have used Botox in the United States. And now, additional exciting news has come out with respect to another application of Botox! Something that we never would have guessed. Botox can relieve headaches. The FDA recently reported that Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) has been proven to reduce chronic headaches in adults.

Men and women can both suffer from chronic migraine pain, but women are reported to be three times more prone to suffer from migraines than men. These harsh migraines can ultimately cause depression, anxiety, stress, poor sleep habits, poor nutrition and the misuse of medications.

It has been shown that when Botox is injected in the face or neck, it can block the neurotransmitters that cause headaches. The botulinum toxin found in Botox is shown to alleviate pain caused by migraines by reducing the muscle tension created during a migraine, which puts less strain on the nervous system. Botox also helps prevent migraines from developing in the first place. Headaches can occur less often and be less severe because Botox purportedly blocks pain receptors in nerve cells. New studies show that when patients received Botox injections in the face and neck muscles, they experienced half of the migraines they generally suffered from monthly.

Studies show that 80 percent of migraine patients that have Botox injections experience migraine relief for up to four to six months. Patients experienced fewer and reduced strength migraines over that time period. Studies also established that patients that had injected Botox at various sites like their eyebrows, eyes, forehead and the side of the neck have even experienced immediate relief from migraines. Headache and migraine relief—now that’s Paradise. Call about a Botox consultation today!