What is Migraine Surgery in Turkey?

Dr. Ufuk Askeroğlu worked with Prof. Dr. Bahman Guyuron between 2011 and 2012 and had the opportunity to examine approximately 2,000 migraine cases at Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals. Op Dr. Ufuk Askeroğlu, who has been performing migraine surgery in Turkey for about 5 years, has restored hundreds of migraine patients to health. Since migraine surgery is not yet taught within the scope of plastic surgery education in Turkey, plastic surgeon experience and training is the most important factor in the success of migraine surgery. As a matter of fact, Dr. Askeroğlu evaluated many migraine cases in the light of all development and possible complications during his time in the USA and developed himself.

The success rate of migraine surgery has been noted as 90% in scientific studies all over the world. If we think that chronic migraine patients do not have a full response to any medication and that the number of days spent in the hospital is at least 3-4 days a month, migraine surgery, which has no serious risks and complications other than the risk of general anesthesia, is life-saving for the patient.

From which areas is migraine surgery performed? Migraine Surgery in Turkey

Sack region – Zygomatictemporal nerve: The trigger point is located in the pit where the muscles end. It can be returned immediately after surgery. Patient satisfaction and complete recovery rate is 95%.
Nuchal region – Great Occipital Nerve: It is the midline of the scalp just above the neck part. It can be returned immediately after surgery. Patient satisfaction and complete recovery rate is 95%.
Behind-the-ear area – Lesser Nerve: It may be at points that vary according to the patient in the scalp just behind the ear. It can be returned immediately after surgery. Patient satisfaction and complete recovery rate is 99%.
Intra-ear area – Auriculotemporal Nerve: It may be at points that vary according to the patient in the scalp directly above the ear. It can be returned immediately after surgery. Patient satisfaction and complete recovery rate is 95%.
Forehead Area – Supraorbital Nerve: Severe pain in the middle of the muscle, over the muscle and in the forehead is decisive. In general, if there is pain in this area, muscle cracking movement is pronounced. Edema may appear in the eyes after surgery, so 1 week of rest is recommended. Patient satisfaction and complete recovery rate is 85%.
Nose Area / Behind the Eyes Migraine: It is likely that there is a problem in the nose in migraine that manifests itself with a runny nose and severe pain behind the eyes. In this case, paranasal sinus tomography is requested from the patients and is planned with nose surgery. Edema may appear in the eyes after surgery, so 1 week of rest is recommended. Patient satisfaction and complete recovery rate is 85%.