Botox For Headache Relief in Snoqualmie, WA | Ageless Aesthetics
Botox® Cosmetic is well known for its ability to smooth lines and wrinkles and rejuvenate an aging face. However, it’s also growing in popularity for its proven ability to treat pain and muscle-related conditions, including migraines, TMJ, excessive sweating, and chronic muscle spasms. Botox injections treat these symptoms of pain in much of the same way they treat wrinkles—by blocking the chemical signals in the muscles from contracting. If the muscles cannot contract, then they can no longer cause you pain.
Expert injector Dr. Lisa McCoy has performed countless Botox injections for reasons ranging from aesthetic concerns to treating and preventing debilitating pain so you can get back to living your life pain-free. Are you ready to partner with one of Snoqualmie’s best Botox injectors to treat your migraine symptoms?
To learn more about how Snoqualmie Botox treatments with Dr. McCoy at Ageless Aesthetics can help treat the painful symptoms of migraines, please continue ready or schedule a consultation by calling (425) 409-2288 or fill out our online form. If you’re ready to book your appointment, access our online scheduler.
Treating Your Chronic Migraines with Botox
Patients who suffer from chronic migraines often experience symptoms such as:
- Painful pulsing or throbbing headaches usually felt in the temples or behind the eyes
- Moderate to severe pain sometimes concentrated on one side of the head
- Nausea and vomiting
- Sensitivity to light, noises, and smells
- Extreme exhaustion
Migraines are much more severe than regular headaches, and when the condition is chronic, one’s quality of life can be dramatically affected and reduced.
Botox is an FDA-approved migraine treatment that works very differently from treatments with pain medication and can even be a safer option. Some pain medications can harm the liver and stomach lining when taken in excess. If you experience a migraine once or multiple times a week, too much pain medication can lead to other complications in the future. On the other hand, Botox comes with very few complications and will not affect the internal lining of the stomach and be able to treat migraines more effectively.
How Does Botox Alleviate Migraine Pain?
Researchers are eager to understand how exactly Botox helps relieve migraine pain. Still, evidence suggests that Botox interrupts the pain transmission pathway between the central nervous system and nerves that extend from the spinal cord. When you have a migraine, your body releases substances called neurotransmitters and molecules associated with pain. Botox interferes with the transmission of these substances, typically where the nerves and muscles meet. Researchers and specialists of Botox believe that when the Botox is injected into the muscles around the head, neck, and face, it is taken up by the nerves and interferes with pain-associated neurotransmission.
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What to Expect from Migraine Treatment with Botox
During your treatment with Dr. McCoy, she will first begin by numbing the targeted areas with a topical anesthetic to ensure your experience is as comfortable as possible. Then, using a tiny needle, Dr. McCoy will inject Botox into the muscles underneath the skin throughout multiple areas of the face, head, and neck.
It can take several weeks and multiple sessions before you start experiencing relief from your migraines. Some patients notice a difference immediately, while others find they need continuous injections to manage their pain. Dr. McCoy will work alongside you to find relief from the debilitating pain of migraines.
These locations are also known as “trigger points” because they’re generally where migraines originate:
Temple Migraine
A temple migraine can feel like a dull, squeezing pain in and around the temple, often caused by blood vessels or the surrounding tissue. Temple migraines can be accompanied by nausea, congestion, fatigue, and even vomiting. Botox helps by disrupting the muscles in a portion of the facial nerves around the temple.
Neck migraine
Neck migraines often begin at the back of the neck and extend until they affect one or both sides. Individuals who experience neck migraines often report neck stiffness and a reduction in neck movement. Botox can be injected into the muscles in the neck to prevent the muscles from pinching the nerves and causing pain.
Nose Migraine
Nose migraines can cause pain on one or both sides of the nose and are frequently known as sinus headaches. Caused primarily by pain and pressure in the sinus area, nose migraines can be relieved when Botox is injected in or around the bridge of the nose and between the eyebrows.
Recovery From Botox for Migraines
Botox is a non-surgical procedure, with little to no recovery time associated with this treatment. You may experience some swelling and mild bruising around the injection sites, but they will disappear quickly or can easily be covered with cosmetics. After receiving your Botox treatment, you should be able to resume all your usual activities.
Why Choose Dr. McCoy to Treat Your Migraines with Botox in Snoqualmie, WA?
Dr. McCoy works exclusively with cosmetic injections, making her an expert in this treatment. She uses her extensive training in the art of aesthetic injectables and her 7 years of training with Allergan (the creators of Botox), the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE), and the National Laser Institute to bring you the absolute best results. Dr. McCoy prides herself on her continued education, knowledge of a multitude of products, and hard work perfecting her technique.
Dr. McCoy is able to fulfill her passion by helping her patients both look and feel their absolute best, using Botox injections ability to help her patients reach their aesthetic goals and find relief from a lifetime of debilitating pain from migraines.
You can learn more about Dr. McCoy’s training, personal philosophy, and more by visiting her bio page.
Feel Beautiful & Look Rejuvenated
Dr. Lisa McCoy's passion is aesthetics. She primarily focuses on cosmetic injectables such as Botox and dermal fillers (i.e., Juvéderm & Restylane) that restore a more youthful appearance, helping people feel beautiful and look rejuvenated. Her goal is to enhance each patient's natural beauty in a way that leaves them looking and feeling their absolute best.
Ready To Learn More About Botox for Migraines in Snoqualmie, WA?
If you’re considering having Botox injections to treat the pain associated with chronic migraines in Snoqualmie, don’t hesitate to contact Ageless Aesthetics or call our office (425) 409-2288 to schedule your personalized consultation with Dr. McCoy. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Botox for Migraines FAQs | Ageless Aesthetics
As time passes, the body slowly absorbed the Botox causing it to be less effective in reducing the symptoms of migraines. Therefore, to maintain your pain relief, it is recommended that you schedule your sessions 12-18 weeks apart.
Many patients require more than one treatment to achieve relief. Dr. McCoy may recommend that you undergo at least two treatments to ensure that you find relief from the symptoms associated with migraines. Botox trains the muscles in your neck and head to relax, but it might take some time for the product to fully take effect. Dr. McCoy understands that every person’s pain is different and may require different quantities of Botox to relieve chronic headaches. At Ageless Aesthetics, our goal is to help you experience the full benefits of life with fewer headaches.
The most common side effect of Botox for the treatment of migraines can include headaches, muscles pain, and neck ache, but these side effects are far less common. If you experience any discomfort after your injections, an ice pack can help you manage the pain until it dissipates. At Ageless Aesthetics, Dr. McCoy uses her extensive knowledge of Botox and her skills as an expert injector to administer your Botox injections carefully and correctly to ensure you experience only relief from your migraines.