Botox for migraines

As a migraine patient himself, Dr. Khansa is dedicated to alleviating the suffering of migraine patients with Botox or surgery

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When migraine medications are not enough, relief is possible with other options, such as Botox and Surgery.

Dr. Khansa is a founding member of the Migraine Surgery Society
Official Migraine Surgery Society logo with MSS text and a red pulse icon for chronic headache relief.Official Migraine Surgery Society logo with MSS text and a red pulse icon for chronic headache relief.
Diagram of facial injection points on a woman's forehead and temples for headache relief.
Diagram of facial injection points on a woman's forehead and temples for headache relief.
Diagram showing injection points on the back of the neck for headache and tension relief.
Diagram showing injection points on the back of the neck for headache and tension relief.

Dr. Khansa uses very small needles to inject Botox at 7 spots. Botox injections have been shown to be effective for 70-80% of patients who do not respond to traditional migraine medications.

Anatomy diagram of a nerve cell
Anatomy diagram of a nerve cell
Anatomical cross-section of a skeletal muscle showing bundles of muscle fibers
Anatomical cross-section of a skeletal muscle showing bundles of muscle fibers

Botulinum toxin prevents transmission of pain signals along the compressed nerve

Botulinum toxin prevents contraction of muscles that compress nerves

Botulinum toxin (Botox) works in 2 ways

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