Can Cosmetic Surgery Cure Migraines?

By James P Wilkinson

If you are one of the many who suffer from the agonizing and incapacitating pain of migraine headaches you may be interested to know that one surgeon may have found the answer. After carrying out Botox injections for many years it was noticed that some of the clients had also reported that their migraines had ceased.

What could be the reason for this you ask - well the answer it seems is that by immobilising the muscles in the face and particularly in the area between the brows it can also release pressure on the nerves and by the loosening of the taught muscles. Botox does this by tricking the body into thinking that the muscle surrounding the nerve is not there due to it being weakened or paralyzed.

The Botox injections can also be used to find trigger points in terms of injecting into muscles in close proximity to facial nerves. When these trigger points have been found there is a more permanent solution in the form of a cosmetic surgery procedure.

During the procedure the muscle between the brows is cut carefully in selected locations which releases pressure and also means that the area look visually more relaxed and flattened.

Migraines can be triggered by many factors including atmospheric pressure, food sources such as chocolate and dairy products and practically anything else you can imagine. Often the hard bit is pinpointing the trigger and if the trigger is a food source an isolation diet may be a good idea. This removes all but the purest of protein and carbohydrates in the form of foods such as chicken and rice and then reintroduces foods one by one until a trigger is found. This of course is time consuming and the whole process can take months but it is certainly worth it if it helps you to find out you key triggers.

If you are considering undergoing cosmetic surgery you should look for a surgeon registered with BAAPS or BAPRAS to ensure that the plastic surgery procedure you opt for runs smoothly. Searching for "cosmetic surgery uk" can help you find surgeons with this accreditation.