Botulinum toxin (Muscle Relaxant) is an approved treatment for chronic migraine: migraine with 15 or more headache days per month, of which at least 8 have migraine features. It's not a treatment for occasional headaches, but a targeted approach for people who have dealt with frequent, disabling migraine for an extended period.
How does Muscle Relaxant work for chronic migraine?
This treatment involves injecting small amounts of botulinum toxin at fixed injection points around the head and neck, following a standardized protocol. The exact mechanism of action for migraine isn't fully understood, but it's thought to reduce the release of pain-signaling substances around nerve endings.
Treatment at Pêche Skin Clinic in Antwerp
Muscle Relaxant is administered for chronic migraine following a fixed pattern of multiple injection points around the forehead, temples, back of the head, and neck. This treatment is intended as a complement to, not a replacement for, follow-up care with your GP or neurologist. During your consultation, we'll discuss your medical history to determine whether this treatment is suitable for you.
What results can you expect?
The PREEMPT research program, a large-scale phase III clinical trial, shows a significant reduction in the number of headache days per month in patients with chronic migraine. The full effect is usually only clear after the second or third treatment cycle, with a follow-up treatment every 12 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this treatment suitable for?
This treatment is specifically intended for chronic migraine: 15 or more headache days per month, of which at least 8 have migraine features, for more than 3 months. For occasional headaches or migraine, this isn't the appropriate treatment.
How quickly does the treatment work?
Some people notice improvement after the first session, but the full effect usually only becomes clear after the second or third treatment cycle, with a follow-up treatment every 12 weeks.
Does this replace treatment from my doctor or neurologist?
No. We prefer to work alongside your GP or neurologist and see this treatment as a complement to your existing medical care, not a replacement.
How many injection points are used?
The treatment follows a standardized protocol with multiple fixed injection points around the forehead, temples, back of the head, and neck, adapted to where you experience the most symptoms.
Discuss chronic migraine with us in Antwerp
Dealing with chronic migraine and wondering if Muscle Relaxant could help? Book a free consultation at Pêche Skin Clinic in Antwerp and let our specialists discuss your situation.
