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Botox for Migraines


Most people know that Botox is good for softening the look of fine lines and wrinkles in the face, neck and hands, but many are surprised to learn that Botox also has medical applications. One way that Botox in New Jersey is used medically is to ease the sometimes debilitating pain of migraines. 

1. What is Botox?
Botox in New Jersey is a protein made from Botulinum toxin. When distributed in small doses, Botox can help treat cosmetic concerns, such as wrinkles and fine lines, as well as medical concerns, such as migraines, TMJ, and hyperhidrosis.

2. How Can Botox Help Migraines?
Doctors use Botox to help patients whose migraines are chronic, which means they occur 15 or more days out of a month for at least three months. The more frequent the headaches, the better patients seem to respond to Botox in New Jersey. The doctor injects the Botox in areas where nerve cells send pain signals to the brain. Patients usually see improvement after the second or third session, and the results last from 10 to 12 weeks. When Botox in New Jersey is administered cosmetically, it interrupts a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine. It is believed that when it is used for migraines, Botox blocks nerves from secreting substance P and CGRP, which are substances that produce pain.

3. Benefits of Botox for Migraines
The first benefit of Botox in New Jersey for migraines is that the patient has fewer migraine attacks. These attacks not only produce pain but symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and such sensitivity to light that the patients sometimes has to retreat to a dark room. Not only this, but when it is administered correctly there are few side effects to the treatment, though sometimes the injection site can be temporarily sore. There is no downtime after a treatment, and the patient can return to their daily tasks immediately afterwards.

If you are an individual who suffers from frequent migraines, visit us at the Medical Aesthetic Center in New Jersey to discuss the option of Botox. Contact us today to schedule a consultation! 

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