Whitt is a headache specialist with the Norton Neuroscience Institute and a migraine sufferer. She said Botox is not a cure, but it does offer patients relief for about 10-12 weeks.

Amanda Wolaver, 33, is still struggling with the effects of her Botox and Dysport injections, which she claims gave her ...

Headache experts have been using Botox for some of their migraine patients for more than a decade now, says Dr. Merle Diamond, director of the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago, ever since some ...

Approval of Botox for migraines came during a quarter that saw Allergan post a profit in line with Wall Street’s expectations. Allergan’s third-quarter earnings before charges came in at $236.5 ...

Botox has emerged as a game-changer in migraine treatment. By strategically injecting Botox around the head and neck, doctors can target the nerves that are believed to contribute to migraine pain.

For chronic migraine patients in particular, Dr. O’Brien said, Botox is injected “into seven muscles in the head and neck,” typically every three months for adults.

According to the American Migraine Foundation, Botox is an FDA-approved treatment for chronic migraines, defined as headaches occurring 15 or more days per month. The procedure involves injecting ...

Lucas said demand for Botox headache injections has been growing in Seattle, but that insurance typically hasn't paid for the injections. The cost of treatment ranges from $400 to $1,000 for ...

If a healthcare professional shows that Botox injections are necessary for migraine relief, Medicare may cover the cost. To find out more about what's covered and when in this guide.