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If you’ve already tried the usual preventive medications for migraine and you’re still counting headache days, it’s time for a different approach. Dr. Zatt offers Botox therapy for chronic migraine, one of the most effective, well-studied preventive treatments available. Treatment is administered with the clinical judgment of a board-certified headache medicine specialist.
Botox therapy is an FDA-approved treatment for chronic migraines, meaning 15 or more headache days per month, with at least 8 of those days having other migraine symptoms, ongoing for 3 or more months. It works by targeting the pain pathways involved in migraines and is injected at specific sites around the head and neck in a series of small, quick injections.
This treatment is specifically for chronic migraines. Patients with less frequent episodic migraines are typically better served by other preventive options, which Dr. Zatt is happy to discuss during your evaluation.
Every treatment plan starts with a full headache evaluation to confirm that Botox is the right fit for your specific diagnosis and history. This isn’t a walk-in service. Treatments are performed in-office, typically take about 15 minutes, and are given roughly every 12 weeks.
Results build gradually, with many patients noticing meaningful improvement after their first or second treatment cycle. Because response varies from patient to patient, Dr. Zatt fine-tunes injection sites and technique over subsequent visits to get you the best outcome, not just the standard one.
This treatment may be appropriate if you:
A headache is a symptom. It means pain anywhere in the head. A migraine is a specific, neurological condition that causes headaches along with symptoms like nausea, and sensitivity to light and/or sound. It often runs a predictable pattern from one attack to the next. Getting the right diagnosis matters, because treatment for a migraine is different from treatment for symptoms like tension or stress headaches.
Those who suffer from chronic migraines experience headaches on 15 or more days per month (with at least 8 of those days including other migraine symptoms) for three months or longer. It’s a distinct diagnosis from occasional migraines, and it typically requires a more advanced, layered treatment approach. Options include treatments like Botox therapy.
Alongside its use in cosmetic surgery, Botox is an FDA-approved preventive treatment for chronic migraine. It’s injected at specific sites around the head and neck and works by calming the pain pathways involved in migraine. Most patients receive treatment every 12 weeks, with results building over the first one to two treatment cycles.
It depends on the treatment and the diagnosis. Botox therapy typically builds over the first one to two treatment cycles, roughly 6 months. At times, it may take up to three treatment cycles for Botox to take full effect. Dr. Zatt will walk you through a realistic timeline for your specific treatment plan.
Treatment options for migraines have expanded significantly over the last 3 decades and new treatments are on the horizon. A relatively new class of medications target CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide), which is a direct cause of migraines. Anti-CGRP treatments include monthly injections to help prevent migraines. They also include oral options for migraine prevention or quick relief during an attack. Dr. Zatt’s training makes him uniquely qualified to discuss these options with you to see if they are right for you.
New treatment options for migraines and other headache disorders are being explored every day. Dr. Zatt is always keeping tabs on emerging treatments as they progress through clinical trials. We’re always willing to discuss new headache treatment with you so you can stay up to date on the latest research.
Relief may be closer than you think. Let’s talk about whether Botox therapy fits your situation.
