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Injectables & Fillers
Migraine Botox
Injections into specific muscles of the head and neck, aiming to prevent migraine headaches before they start.
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This treatment involves a series of botulinum toxin injections into muscles around the head, neck, and shoulders. The substance works by temporarily relaxing muscles, which can interrupt the pain pathways involved in some types of chronic migraine. Which muscles are treated, and with what dose, is not standard; it depends on the location of your headache triggers and the patterns of muscle tension that contribute to them. The goal is to reduce how often headaches happen and how severe they are.
The points of injection are not the same for everyone. A treatment is planned against a detailed history of your own headaches: where the pain starts, where it travels, and which muscles in the forehead, jaw, or neck feel tightest. A map of your specific trigger points determines the treatment plan far more than any standard diagram does. For this reason, a detailed account of your experience with headaches is the necessary first step before any treatment is considered.
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Lip Filler
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A measured lip filler result, judged against the rest of the face rather than a trend.
Lip Filler · Front
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Seen head-on: balanced volume and a clean lip border, left and right in agreement.
Lip Filler · Profile
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In profile, volume that follows the line of the face instead of interrupting it.
Lip Filler · Side
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Under-Eye
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Under-Eye · Hollow
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Skin · Even Tone
An even, smooth tone
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A healthy glow
A glow that comes from underneath — the kind makeup cannot imitate.
Hydrafacial
Clearer, and calmer
Skin photographed before and after a course of Hydrafacial treatment.
Hydrafacial
Texture, close up
A closer view of the same treatment, where texture rather than tone is the change.
Ultherapy
Tightened without surgery
Focused ultrasound, which works on the layer a surgeon would otherwise lift.
The treatment is preventative, not abortive. It is administered on a regular schedule to reduce the frequency and intensity of future attacks, rather than being a response to a headache that is already present. The effect is on the underlying muscle tension and nerve signaling. It is not an acute pain relief medication, and its value is measured by tracking the character of headaches over the subsequent period, not by the absence of one immediately after treatment.
No price list. Every plan is quoted for one person and one anatomy, so a figure only means something once someone has looked at yours — you get one in writing before you commit to anything.
This article is general information, not medical advice, and does not replace a consultation. Every procedure carries risk and outcomes vary from person to person.
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Questions people ask
Answered as far as they can be answered in writing. Anything that depends on your own anatomy is answered by a surgeon looking at it.
Is migraine Botox the same as Botox for wrinkles?
The substance, botulinum toxin, is the same, but its use for migraine is different. The injection points are chosen to target muscles involved in headache pathways, not facial lines. Treatment involves more injection sites across the forehead, temples, neck, and shoulders, based on a map of your specific pain triggers. The dose and pattern are medical, not cosmetic.
How does Botox stop migraines?
The treatment aims to prevent headaches rather than stop one in progress. Botulinum toxin is injected into specific muscles in the head and neck that are identified as trigger points. It works by blocking nerve signals that cause these muscles to contract, and it may also interrupt the transmission of pain signals to the brain. The goal is a reduction in the frequency and severity of headache attacks.
Is the effect of migraine Botox permanent?
The effect of botulinum toxin on muscle activity and nerve signalling is not indefinite. For this reason, the treatment is administered on a regular schedule to maintain its preventative effect on headache frequency. The treatment plan is based on observing the pattern of your headaches over time and adjusting the approach accordingly. It is a continuing management strategy, not a one-time procedure.
What does getting migraine Botox injections feel like?
The procedure involves a series of small injections with a very fine needle into the muscles of the forehead, scalp, neck, and shoulders. The number and precise location of the injections are determined by your individual headache pattern. Most people describe the sensation as a brief sting at each injection site. The entire session of injections is completed within one appointment.
Where is the migraine Botox procedure done and who will be there?
The injections are administered in a fully accredited hospital in Istanbul. The specific hospital where your procedure will take place is named in your written treatment plan before you travel. Your surgeon performs the treatment, and a dedicated interpreter is present throughout to ensure clear communication about the injection sites and your comfort.
What should I bring to my migraine Botox consultation?
A detailed headache diary is the most important information you can provide. Note where your headaches start, their character, and how often they occur. Also useful is a list of all past and current medications and treatments you have tried for them, and what their effect was. Information about any jaw clenching or teeth grinding is also relevant to planning the injection points.
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