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Botulinum toxin isn’t a first line therapy necessarily and is usually used after everything else has been tried (and you’ve been extensively investigated to make sure there are no other underlying conditions) and the chronic migraine is severely affecting your quality of life.
It must be placed in certain precise areas and doses according to your headaches and where it starts – the acupoint technique. If it wears off in less than 3 months, the dose or injection sites may need to be increased or varied, respectively.
My experience shows that once you find your optimal dose, effective relief should last 3-4 months, with some of my patients getting 6-9 months or more relief.
For pain relief, botulinum toxin seems to work quicker than for cosmetic purposes, as it works by interfering with pain messages in the central nervous system, like a road block, a different mechanism to relaxing muscles.
Botulinum toxin has the potential to release people from the use of strong medications and their side effects, giving you clearer thinking and improving the quality of your life.
Botulinum toxin for chronic migraines appears to become more effective after several rounds of treatment and may be covered under medical insurance. Contact your insurer to check if this is the case.
Get in touch with OPA to see if we can help.
We offer a range of appointment times to suit your needs, including evenings and weekends.
Use our booking system to check availability or contact us to request a specific appointment time. Our out of hours appointments are by appointment only.
We are a NZ family owned & run boutique clinic & we aim to offer the highest standards of quality, efficiency & discretion. It is our approach to take the time to get to know you, your medical history, your requirements & work out a plan together.
TAPS number: PP3293
021 577 546
210 Kawaha Point Road, Rotorua
Mon - Fri 09.00 - 17.00
Sat - Sun 10.00 - 14.00
Out of Hours Appointments by Request
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Payment is expected at the time of treatment. We require a minimum of 24 hours’ notice for any appointment cancellation to allow time to reallocate your appointment to another client.