Botox for Headaches (Tension Headaches)

(From £300) - Tension headaches that are not effectively treated by painkillers are sometimes made worse by over-medicating.  They are commonly caused by hyperactive forehead muscles especially the frown area, between the eyebrows.  Many people also suffer with headaches due to driving into the sun and squinting and sometimes by looking at computer screens for too many hours in the day.  Hence, our Headache Clinic provides one of the best recommended treatment (Botox injections) for tension headaches that aren't responding to painkillers at very competitive rates.

The ideal candidates for Botox treatment of head pain are realistic in their expectations. Though studies have shown that treatment with Botox is successful at reducing or eliminating headache pain for many patients, results are not typical for all patients. Most individuals who opt for treatment of headaches with Botox are often chronic sufferers whose lives have begun to be negatively impacted by the pain. Candidates should also be knowledgeable about the procedure, and in good physical and psychological health. Botox treatment for head pain is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How do I prepare for Botox treatment?

Do nothing differently.  Just go about your day to day activities as normal.  Your skin will be cleaned at the time of the procedure so try not to use any products or cosmetics.

How does Botox work?

This revolutionary anti-ageing treatment, commonly known as Botox (BOtulinum TOXin), but approved for cosmetic use under the brand name, Vistabel, is the most popular such treatment in the world, prescribed by doctors to eliminate wrinkles in the upper third of the face. This includes forehead lines, frown lines between the eyebrows and crows’ feet around the eyes. Very fine needles are used so there is no scarring and you can resume your usual activities immediately after treatment.

How many Botox treatment sessions will I need?

Botox works within a few days but can take as long as 14-21 days for the full paralysing effects to show through.  Botox anti-wrinkle injections are not permanent, so we recommend repeat treatments at 3-6 monthly intervals to maintain the effects. 
Thousands of these treatments are performed every year, with astonishing results – noticeable from 2-14 days afterwards and lasting several months.
 

Are there side effects of Botox

The pain associated with injections is mild and no local anaesthetic is required.  The needles used are very fine and approximately the same diameter as coarse human hair.
You will be able to drive and engage in all of your usual daily activities immediately after your injections. You may develop slight bruising at the injection sites, but otherwise there will be no visible signs of your skincare treatment. 
Botox injections may on occasions be prescribed for the management of excess sweating; in a small number of cases, there is no discernible effect; unfortunately this is impossible to predict before treatment commences.

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