Botox® for Migraine Headaches - by Dr. Vafa

Dr. Vafa is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, and specializes in the use of Botox, Dysport, Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Hylaform and Captique. Dr. Vafa has performed thousands of aesthetics procedures achieving the Platinum Plus Level Provider designation from Allergan - a level designated to select number of physicians providing over 50,000 units of Botox Cosmetic treatments per year - and Radiesse Premiere Injector designation by Merz Aesthetics.

Dr. Vafa is committed to being a leader in aesthetic medicine by providing his patients the newest advances combined with the highest quality medical care in New York City.

Botox for Migraine Headaches

In 2003, the World Health Organization estimated that as many as 303 million people worldwide suffer from migraines. With the prevalence and frequency of these debilitating headaches, and the noted relief Botox® injections often provide, many migraine clinics and cosmetic surgeons now offer Botox® as a headache treatment. However, this was not always the case. Botox® injections for migraines were discovered accidently during clinical testing for Botox® Cosmetic. When test patients who normally suffered from headaches reported fewer facial lines and fewer migraines, Botox® began its progression from popular cosmetic treatment to medical remedy.

How it Works

Botox® injections for migraines are currently in Phase III of their clinical studies. While they haven't been FDA-approved yet as a migraine treatment, Botox® injections for headaches are commonly administered by Dr. Vafa as a viable treatment option. Dr. Vafa injects Botox® into the forehead, neck, and shoulders where patients are experiencing pain and tension. It is thought to eliminate migraines by reducing muscle tension and thus creating less strain on the nervous system. Not only can decreasing stress on the nervous system prevent migraines from developing, headaches that do occur are often less severe because Botox® purportedly blocks pain receptors in nerve cells.

Are Botox® Injections for Migraines Right for me?

The amount of injections or the number of Botox® sessions required for optimal results varies from patient to patient.

For further information and to schedule a free consultation please call (212) 219 1990.