Migrane Livion Hamburg

Muscle relaxant for chronic migraine

Migraine treatment

It throbs and pounds beneath the skull, and the pain is often unbearable: migraine is one of the most common conditions in Germany, yet it often goes undiagnosed or inadequately treated. Chronic migraine and tension headaches can severely affect the quality of life of those affected. A migraine treatment at LIVION in Hamburg can help reduce the frequency of your migraines and relieve pain.

Duration

10-30 minutes

What is migraine treatment?

Get treatment for chronic migraines at LIVION in Hamburg

The use of muscle relaxants (botulinum toxin) in migraine treatment aims to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks. Botox injections are administered into specific head and neck muscles to reduce tension and contractions that often contribute to migraine pain. This approach can reduce the intensity of migraines and decrease the number of attacks. Muscle relaxant treatment is performed at regular intervals.

How is a migraine treatment performed?

Quick, accurate, no downtime

A migraine treatment is performed similarly to a muscle-relaxing wrinkle treatment. The muscle relaxant is injected with a fine needle into specific nerve locations, typically the inner third of the eyebrows, the upper neck area, and the temples.

At LIVION, the Botox migraine treatment usually takes about 10–15 minutes. Patients can resume their normal activities immediately afterward, with no downtime required.

Aftercare

Aftercare following migraine treatment

After the procedure, patients are usually able to return to social activities immediately. Mild redness or swelling may occur right after the treatment, but these typically subside within a short time. On the day of the treatment, it is recommended to avoid wearing make-up. Sun exposure and sauna visits should be avoided for about one week. First effects can usually be noticed within up to three days, with full results achieved after around 14 days.

FAQ

The most frequently asked questions about migraine treatment

In migraine therapy with botulinum toxin A (commonly known as Botox), the active ingredient is injected precisely into specific head and neck muscles. The goal is to relieve muscle tension and interrupt the transmission of signals to pain-sensitive nerves. This can significantly reduce both the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks.

This method is particularly suitable for patients suffering from chronic migraine—defined as having headaches on more than 15 days per month, with at least 8 days showing migraine symptoms. A thorough medical evaluation is conducted before starting the treatment.

The treatment is performed with a very fine needle and takes only about 10 to 15 minutes. Typical injection points include the forehead, temples, back of the head, and neck muscles. No anesthesia is required. Patients can resume normal activities immediately afterward.

Initial improvements are usually noticeable within about three days. The full effect typically develops within 14 days. To maintain the effect, treatments are usually repeated every 12 weeks.

On the day of treatment, avoid applying makeup. It is recommended to refrain from direct sun exposure, sauna, or solarium use for one week. Mild redness or swelling at the injection sites may occur but generally resolves within a few hours.

What our patients say about migraine treatment at LIVION

Finally, I can participate in normal everyday life and hardly have any pain. My attacks have been reduced to a maximum of 2-3 and I very rarely have to take additional medication. A completely new attitude to life – for which I am incredibly grateful. I really liked Dr Ugurlu's empathetic manner from the very beginning, as well as the detailed explanation of the treatment. The entire head is palpated very carefully before the injections are administered. Every body is different – every migraine is different. Here, the focus is on the individual patient in order to achieve the best possible result. It worked wonderfully for me! Many thanks to Dr Ugurlu and the entire team for their professional and extremely warm care! Best regards!

I go to Livion regularly because I have been suffering from migraines for a long time and am undergoing Botox migraine treatment. The doctor is always friendly and explains everything in detail, takes her time and is also interested in the success of the therapy. I always feel well cared for. This has enabled me to reduce my migraine attacks and has greatly improved my quality of life.

Since childhood, I have suffered from severe migraines, which have become increasingly intense with age. I had between 15 and 18 attacks per month and was treated with high doses of medication for years. About four years ago, this led to medication poisoning, so that my previous medications slowly lost their effect. After numerous visits to the doctor, many different therapies, and countless disappointments, I decided to try migraine Botox treatment with Dr. Ugurlu. The treatment only takes a few minutes and is relatively painless. You don't notice anything immediately after the treatment; I was just a little tired. It takes about two weeks for the Botox to take full effect and unfold. What can I say? I can finally participate in normal everyday life and have hardly any pain. My attacks have been reduced to a maximum of 2-3 and I very rarely have to take additional medication. A completely new attitude to life – for which I am incredibly grateful. I really liked Dr. Ugurlu's empathetic manner from the start, as well as the detailed explanation of the treatment. The entire head is scanned very carefully before the injections are administered. Every body is different—every migraine is different. Here, the focus is on the individual patient in order to achieve the best possible result. It worked wonderfully for me! Many thanks to Dr. Ugurlu and the entire team for their professional and extremely warm care! Best regards!

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