Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections are an FDA-approved preventive treatment for chronic migraines that can dramatically reduce headache frequency and severity. At Keith Schmidt, MD in Hoffman Estates, IL, we offer Botox therapy for patients who suffer from 15 or more headache days per month.
How Botox Prevents Migraines
Botox works by blocking the release of chemicals involved in pain transmission, essentially preventing the activation of pain networks in the brain before a migraine can start. Unlike acute migraine medications that treat attacks after they begin, Botox is a preventive approach that reduces the frequency, duration, and severity of migraines over time.
What to Expect
Treatment involves 31 small injections across 7 specific areas of the head and neck, performed every 12 weeks. The procedure takes about 15 minutes and is done right in our Hoffman Estates office. Most patients begin to notice improvement after their second treatment session, with peak benefits typically occurring after the third round. Many insurance plans cover Botox for chronic migraines.
Break free from chronic migraines. Contact us to learn if Botox therapy is right for you.