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Botox for migraine
Migraine can turn your whole day upside down: throbbing pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound. At Soap Botox is used to relax the muscles that often play a role in migraine complaints. During the free consult our doctor discusses your complaints and medical history, and whether Botox is a suitable route for you.
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SMART SCIENCE
How does Botox for migraine work?
Botox is injected into specific muscles around the head, temples and neck. It calms overactive nerves and reduces the release of substances that pass on pain signals.
With migraine these pain signals play a big role in how an attack starts and how intense it gets. By relaxing the muscles and dampening nerve activity, Botox can reduce both the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks.
Botox for migraine is a medically recognised application worldwide, not just a cosmetic treatment. That's why at Soap every treatment starts with an assessment by a doctor.
Who is Botox for migraine suitable for?
Regular migraine attacks. Migraine happens more often than you'd like and noticeably affects your work, social life or daily rhythm.
Not enough benefit from medication. Painkillers or preventive medication don't help enough or cause unpleasant side effects.
Looking for an additional approach. You want a treatment that can help reduce attacks alongside medication or lifestyle changes.
At Soap, Botox for migraine is a medical treatment: the doctor includes your complaints and medical history in the advice before any needle is involved.
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KNOW THE DIFFERENCE
Chronic or episodic migraine: does it matter?
With chronic migraine you have many headache days per month, a good part of which are migraine days. With episodic migraine you have attacks less often. Medically, Botox for migraine is mainly researched and used for the chronic form.
That doesn't mean it's automatically ruled out or recommended for you if you don't meet this exactly, every situation is different. During the free consult at Soap the doctor looks at your specific complaints and decides with you whether Botox is a logical step.
Broader headache complaints, not necessarily migraine? Then also read about Botox for headaches.
How the treatment works at Soap
Consult. You discuss your complaints with the doctor, who includes your medical history in the advice.
The treatment. Targeted injections in the muscles around head, temples and neck, done within minutes.
The result. You can simply carry on with your day, and the effect builds gradually with the aim of less frequent and less intense attacks.
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REAL RESULTS, REAL TALK
Does it really work? Experiences with Botox for migraine
Clients who had Botox for migraine at Soap mainly mention less frequent and less intense attacks as the most important change. A frown and forehead combination by one of our doctors has been specifically mentioned by clients as a pleasant approach for migraine complaints.
Whether Botox works for you depends on your personal situation. Not everyone responds the same, and the doctor is honest about that during the consult.
Risks and points of attention
Mild, temporary side effects. Redness, swelling or slight tenderness at the injection sites occasionally occur and usually disappear quickly.
The effect builds up. You only notice the difference after a few days to weeks, not right after the treatment.
Not suitable for everyone. Botox isn't used during pregnancy, breastfeeding or with certain medical conditions. The doctor discusses this with you beforehand.
No guarantee of full relief. The degree of improvement differs per person, and Botox isn't attack medication: it helps prevent attacks, not stop an ongoing one.
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CLEAR PRICES, NO SURPRISES
What does Botox for migraine cost?
Botox for migraine at Soap starts from €285. The exact amount depends on the zones and the amount of Botox needed for your situation, which the doctor discusses with you during the free consult.
For chronic migraine Botox is sometimes covered by basic health insurance, but then usually through a referral to a neurologist rather than direct treatment at a clinic like Soap. Wondering if that's relevant for you? Feel free to discuss it with your GP or during your consult with us.
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MEET THE EXPERTS
Want to know more about Botox for migraine?
Our cosmetic doctors have treated migraine and headache complaints with Botox for years, always starting from a medical perspective. See the full treatment, including other clients' experiences, on our Botox for migraine treatment page.
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