Onabotulinum toxin injection
Onabotulinum toxin injection for headaches is a procedure in which botulinum toxin is injected into specific areas of the head and neck muscles toreduce the intensity and frequency of chronic migraines or severe headache episodesThe toxin temporarily relaxes muscles and affects nerve signals involved in pain, providing symptom relief for several weeks to months. This method is often used for patients who have not responded adequately to conventional drug therapies.
How is onabotulinum toxin injection done?
The onabotulinum toxin injection procedure is as follows:
- The patient is usually seated or lying down in a comfortable position so that the doctor can precisely access the muscle areas to be examined.
- The doctor marks the points where the muscles will be injected, based on the localization of symptoms and muscle tension.
- A small dose of botulinum toxin is injected directly into the muscle or muscle groups with a fine needle.
- The procedure is usually short, lasting about 10-30 minutes, and the discomfort is minimal, usually only a brief moment of stinging sensation.
- After the injection, the patient can continue daily activities, but the doctor may advise temporary weight restriction or muscle rest.
Length of procedure
10-30 minutes
Preparation
A record of previous pain episodes – so that the doctor can accurately assess which muscle areas to inject. Inform the doctor about medications – especially anticoagulants or muscle relaxants, as they may affect the safety of the procedure.
What will the customer feel?
small needle prick and pressure.
Restrictions
The restrictions for onabotulinum toxin injection are as follows: it should not be performed on pregnant or breastfeeding women; in patients with serious muscle or nerve diseases, such as myasthenia gravis or acute infection in the injection area; if there is an allergy to botulinum toxin or any of the excipients; if there is inflammation, skin lesions or wounds at the injection site; the doctor may impose restrictions if the patient is taking certain medications that affect neuromuscular signals.
Advantages of the method
The main advantages of onabotulinum toxin injections are that they are targeted, local, and short-term, allowing them to effectively relieve muscle spasms, cramps, or chronic headaches, providing symptom relief to patients for whom conventional drug therapy has not had a sufficient effect.
Results and conclusion
results are visible within 10-12 days
In what cases should this injection be performed?
Onabotulinum toxin injection should be performed in the following cases:
- to treat muscle spasms or seizures, for example after a stroke or in cases of hemispasm;
- in cases of chronic migraines or severe headaches when conventional drug therapy is not effective;
- in cases of excessive muscle tension that causes pain or limits movement;
- and, of course, can be performed for aesthetic purposes to reduce facial wrinkles (in cosmetology).
