Botox is FDA-approved for chronic migraine prevention (15+ headache days per month) and works by blocking pain signals from nerves in the head, face, and neck. While research specifically on vestibular migraine is limited, Botox is generally treated similarly to other migraine types.
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Botox is FDA-approved for chronic migraine prevention (15+ headache days per month) and works by blocking pain signals from nerves in the head, face, and neck. While research specifically on vestibular migraine is limited, Botox is generally treated similarly to other migraine types.
Here's what to expect with Botox treatment:
- Injection sites: 31 injections across 7 areas of the head, face, and neck
- Dosage: Typically 155 units, though many doctors adjust this based on individual symptoms
- Frequency: Repeated every 12 weeks
- Appointment length: Usually about 20 minutes Effectiveness varies from person to person. Some MyMigraineTeam members have had life-changing results, while others saw only modest improvement or none at all. It's also worth knowing that results often don't show up right away — many members found it took about three rounds of treatment before noticing a real difference.
A few key points on effectiveness:
- It may reduce frequency and/or severity of attacks, but may not eliminate them entirely
- People with more frequent migraines tend to see better results
- It's worth considering if other treatments haven't worked well
Always work closely with a headache specialist or neurologist — cosmetic Botox providers aren't the right fit for migraine treatment, as the injection targets are different.
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