Migraines

Chronic migraines can be debilitating. If you suffer from frequent headaches, our targeted injection therapy can help manage triggers and reduce the severity of attacks.

Migraines

A preventative therapy, not a rescue one

This treatment won’t stop the migraine you’re having today. It works preventatively, reducing how often attacks arrive and how severe they are when they do. Your existing medication stays exactly as your doctor prescribed it — most people find they simply reach for it less often.

The effect builds gradually. Some notice fewer headache days within two weeks, but it often takes a full month, and sometimes two treatment cycles twelve weeks apart, before you can fairly judge whether it’s working for you. Not everyone responds, and we’d rather say so early than keep treating something that isn’t helping. Your first appointment is a proper review of your headache history before anything else.

Recommended treatments

The treatments most likely to suit this concern, and what each one does.

What our clients say.

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"I felt completely at ease throughout the entire process!"

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Emily Johnson

"I felt completely at ease throughout the entire process!"

Smiling woman with blonde hair in a ponytail wearing teal medical scrubs sitting at a desk with a laptop in a clinical setting.
Emily Johnson

"I felt completely at ease throughout the entire process!"

Smiling woman with blonde hair in a ponytail wearing teal medical scrubs sitting at a desk with a laptop in a clinical setting.
Emily Johnson

"I felt completely at ease throughout the entire process!"

Smiling woman with blonde hair in a ponytail wearing teal medical scrubs sitting at a desk with a laptop in a clinical setting.
Emily Johnson

"I felt completely at ease throughout the entire process!"

Smiling woman with blonde hair in a ponytail wearing teal medical scrubs sitting at a desk with a laptop in a clinical setting.
Emily Johnson

"I felt completely at ease throughout the entire process!"

Smiling woman with blonde hair in a ponytail wearing teal medical scrubs sitting at a desk with a laptop in a clinical setting.
Emily Johnson

A Modern Approach to Migraine Management

Chronic migraines are a complex neurological condition, but for many sufferers, they are triggered or exacerbated by peripheral muscle tension. The sensory nerves in the forehead, neck, and shoulders can become compressed or irritated by tight muscles, sending distress signals to the brain that cascade into a migraine.

Botulinum Toxin for Pain Relief

Approved as a preventative treatment for chronic migraines, Botulinum Toxin works on two levels:

  • Muscle Relaxation: We inject specific trigger points in the glabellar (frown), frontalis (forehead), temporalis, and occipital (neck) muscles. This forces relaxation, reducing the physical tension that triggers attacks.
  • Blocking Pain Signals: Research suggests the toxin may also block the release of neurotransmitters involved in pain pathways, essentially "turning down the volume" on pain signals sent to the brain.

What to expect

This treatment won’t stop the migraine you’re having today — it works preventatively, reducing how often attacks happen and how severe they are. Your existing medication stays exactly as your doctor prescribed it; most people find they simply need it less often.

The effect builds gradually. Some notice fewer headache days within two weeks, but it often takes a full month - sometimes two treatment cycles, twelve weeks apart - before you can fairly judge whether it’s working for you. Not everyone responds, and we’d rather say so early than keep treating something that isn’t helping. Your first appointment starts with a proper review of your headache history.

Reducing Frequency and Severity

While not a cure, this therapy can be life-changing. Many patients report a significant reduction in the number of headache days per month (frequency) and find that when headaches do occur, they are less intense and respond better to medication. We start with a comprehensive consultation to determine if this therapy suits your medical history.

FAQs

Answers to common questions about our injectable treatments and aesthetic services

Are there any side effects to migraine injections?

Mild, temporary side effects can include soreness at the injection sites or slight neck stiffness. As a bonus side effect, you will also experience softening of forehead and frown lines.

Do I need a formal diagnosis of chronic migraines to book?

While a prior diagnosis is helpful, our consultation will include a thorough review of your headache history to ensure this treatment is safe and likely to be effective for your specific pain patterns.

Can I wash my hair or rub my head after the injections?

You should wait at least 24 hours before washing your hair vigorously or rubbing the injection sites on your scalp and forehead to ensure the medication stays precisely where it was placed.

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