Medical Botox · Medical
Chronic Migraine Prevention
Medical Botox injections to prevent chronic migraines. A clinically proven treatment for patients experiencing 15 or more headache days per month.
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Overview
A NICE-approved treatment for chronic migraine
Botulinum toxin is a clinically proven treatment for the prevention of chronic migraine, defined as 15 or more headache days per month, of which at least 8 have migraine features. Approved by NICE and widely used in NHS specialist headache clinics, it is considered a first-line preventive treatment for patients where other medications have not provided adequate relief.
The treatment involves multiple small injections across the head, neck, and shoulders, targeting specific muscle groups involved in triggering migraines. It does not cure migraines but significantly reduces their frequency and severity for most patients.
At Radiant Health Clinic, chronic migraine prevention is performed by Advanced Nurse Practitioners following a thorough clinical consultation. Patients are advised to keep a headache diary in the weeks before their appointment to help guide treatment.
- Clinically proven to reduce migraine frequency and severity
- NICE-approved treatment for chronic migraine
- Reduces the number of headache days per month
- Reduces reliance on pain relief medications
- Administered by NHS-trained Advanced Nurse Practitioners
- Results improve with successive treatment cycles
How it works
How it works
The PREEMPT protocol is used, a standardised set of injection sites across the head, neck, and shoulders validated in clinical trials.
Consultation
A thorough clinical assessment including review of your headache history, frequency, and any previous preventive treatments.
Headache diary
Patients are encouraged to keep a headache diary for 4–8 weeks before treatment to document frequency and patterns.
Injection
Using the PREEMPT protocol, botulinum toxin is injected into multiple points across the forehead, temples, back of the head, neck, and shoulders.
Review
A follow-up review is scheduled before the next treatment cycle to assess response and adjust dosage if needed.
Your safety
Suitability & aftercare
A medical treatment, delivered to medical standards. Here’s who it suits, and how to care for your treatment afterwards.
Is it right for you?
Adults diagnosed with chronic migraine (15 or more headache days per month, with at least 8 having migraine features) who have not achieved adequate relief from other preventive medications.
Please tell us at consultation
Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Not recommended for episodic migraine (fewer than 15 headache days per month), as this does not meet the clinical criteria for this treatment. Not suitable for patients with neuromuscular conditions or known allergies to botulinum toxin. A full medical assessment is carried out at your consultation.
After your treatment
No pressure, ever
Struggling with chronic migraines?
Book a clinical consultation and our Advanced Nurse Practitioners will assess your suitability and discuss whether Botox migraine prevention is right for you.
Chronic Migraine Prevention pricing
Each treatment cycle covers 12 weeks. Consultation required before first treatment. Patients are advised to keep a headache diary before attending.
Common questions
Common questions
Does it actually work for migraines?
Yes. Botulinum toxin for chronic migraine is NICE-approved and has been validated in large-scale clinical trials (the PREEMPT trials). It is an established, evidence-based preventive treatment, not a cosmetic use.
How many treatments before I see a difference?
Most patients begin to notice improvement within 4–6 weeks of the first cycle. The full benefit typically becomes apparent after 2–3 treatment cycles, and results continue to improve with each successive treatment.
Do I need a GP referral?
No referral is required. However, a thorough clinical consultation is required before treatment to assess your diagnosis, headache frequency, and previous treatments.
Is this the same as cosmetic Botox?
The substance (botulinum toxin) is the same, but the technique, dosage, and injection sites are entirely different. Chronic migraine prevention uses the PREEMPT protocol, a clinically validated approach specific to headache prevention.
What if it doesn’t work for me?
Not all patients respond equally. We recommend a minimum of 2 treatment cycles before assessing response. If there is no meaningful improvement after 2 cycles, we will discuss alternative options with you.
