What is Migraine Surgery in Turkey?
Migraine surgery is a surgical procedure performed under anesthesia. In most cases, patients are discharged on the same day or the following day. The specifics of the surgery, including the area targeted and the technique used, vary depending on the type of migraine.
In some cases, we also offer migraine botox treatment for patients who prefer not to undergo surgery. The choice of treatment depends on the severity of the migraine. Botox treatment for migraines, approved by the FDA in 2010, has shown very successful results for many of our patients. Some patients continue to receive botox injections every six months, while others use it for precise diagnosis of migraine pain, which helps in planning the appropriate surgical approach.
While migraine surgery offers a permanent solution, migraine botox requires repeated treatments over time based on the patient’s response. Botox treatment must be administered by specialist physicians trained in this area.
Migraine surgery was first discovered by Dr. Bahman Guyuron in Cleveland, USA, in 2000. During a forehead lift operation, he noticed improvements in patients diagnosed with migraines. This discovery led him to further research and develop migraine surgery. Since then, migraine surgery has been performed by many plastic surgeons in the US for about 16 years and is even covered by insurance. Contrary to common belief, migraine surgery is neither new nor experimental in the US.