Botox for chronic migraine
Fewer days lost to migraine
Botox is FDA-approved to help prevent headaches in adults with chronic migraine, meaning headaches on 15 or more days a month. It's given as a set pattern of small injections around the head, neck and shoulders, usually every few months.
It isn't a treatment for occasional headaches. Dr. Kendall reviews your history, your current medications and anyone else treating your migraines before recommending it.
- Headaches on 15 or more days a month
- Migraines that haven't responded to other prevention
- Neck and shoulder tension that comes with your headaches
- Wanting fewer days lost to migraine
$12.50 a unit, or $10 a unit for Ritual members, who also get $50 off every toxin treatment. Units vary by area and are agreed before treatment.
Is this for you?
Treatment is physician-planned and physician-injected, with doses set for your anatomy and the problem you're treating.
- Headaches on 15 or more days a month
- Migraines that haven't responded to other prevention
- Neck and shoulder tension that comes with your headaches
- Wanting fewer days lost to migraine
What to expect.
- 01
Consultation
Dr. Kendall reviews your symptoms, history and anything you've tried before.
- 02
Treatment
Areas and units are agreed, and your investment confirmed, before injection.
- 03
Follow-up
A check-in once it's taken effect, and a plan for when to repeat it.
Every plan is built by your physician.
Kendall Phelps-Polirer, MD, is a Charleston native and internal medicine trained physician. She plans your care, oversees it and is the person you follow up with.
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Dr. Kendall took the time to understand my goals and developed a personalized approach rather than treating me just like another patient.
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Most enjoyable experience from the moment I walked in. Dr. Kendall was so gracious, informative and professional about the service I was about to experience.
Does it replace my migraine medications?
Not necessarily. Dr. Kendall works out the plan with you, and with your neurologist or primary care physician if you have one.
How soon will I notice a difference?
It can take more than one round of treatment to see the full effect, so the first plan usually covers more than one visit.
Can I have it if I only get occasional headaches?
It isn't approved for occasional headaches. Dr. Kendall will talk through other options that may suit you better.
Pairs well with.
Dr. Kendall is a member of
- Diversity in Dermatology
- Longevity Docs
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