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    • Neck Lift
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    • Rhinoplasty
    • Scar Repair
    • Skin Cancer
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    • Botox Cosmetic
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Migraine Treatment in Denver, CO

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Migraines affect more than thirty-five million people in America and cause significant morbidity leading to interference with work and home life. Despite the availability of a variety of medical treatments, some patients are unable to achieve complete relief. In these patients, treatment with Botox or even surgery can be a life-altering alternative. Dr. Thompson in Denver, CO will help you through this treatment.

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Migraine Treatment Denver Co
Alleviation of this pressure through muscle relaxation via Botox or surgical decompression can resolve or improve migraine symptoms.
Table of Contents
  1. Medical Treatment for Migraine Symptoms
  2. Choosing the Right Medical Treatment for Migraine
  3. The Surgical Procedure for Migraine
  4. Migraine Treatment Candidates
  5. Migraine Treatment Consultation
  6. Recovery from Migraine Surgery
  7. Migraine Treatment FAQs

Medical Treatment for Migraine Symptoms

Some migraines are caused by pressure points or areas of irritation corresponding to sensory nerves within the head and neck. Alleviation of this pressure through muscle relaxation via Botox or surgical decompression can resolve or improve migraine symptoms.

Choosing the Right Medical Treatment for Migraine

Usually, patients will choose treatment with Botox or surgery due to intolerance to medication side effects and incomplete or lack of response after medication trial. There are various causes of migraines; therefore, it is necessary to see a specialist for a complete evaluation to determine the appropriate treatment.

The Surgical Procedure for Migraine

The surgery focuses on targeting one or more sensory nerves located in the forehead, temple, and back of the head. It is usually an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia. Occasionally, surgery is done inside the nose to relieve pressure points from a deviated septum or other sites responsible for the headache. The details of each procedure will be discussed with each patient during the consultation. Dr. Thompson will ensure that all questions are answered and patients feel comfortable before proceeding with treatment.

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Migraine Treatment Candidates

The best candidates are men and women who meet the following criteria:

  • The patient has seen a neurologist, headache specialist, or primary care provider to evaluate their headaches. Not all headaches are migraines, and a thorough history and physical exam are needed to determine the cause and type.
  • The patient has tried medications for the treatment of migraine.
  • The patient is generally healthy.
  • The patient has physical exam findings that correlate with one or more trigger sites.

Migraine Treatment Consultation

An initial consultation aims to review pertinent medical history, perform a physical exam to identify possible trigger points, review treatment goals, and create a tailored treatment plan for each patient. Dr. Thompson seeks to provide relief from the debilitating migraine symptoms with both non-surgical and surgical methods based on the patient’s preference and response to therapy. If the patient has an excellent response to Botox and wants to avoid surgery, then serial Botox injections are a good option. However, some patients prefer a more definitive strategy and elect to proceed with surgical intervention.

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Recovery from Migraine Surgery

Patients are usually back to work within two to three weeks from the surgery date. Most can resume routine activity shortly after the procedure and return to exercise within two to three weeks.

Why Choose Dr. Thompson

  • Obtained his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
  • Completed his head and neck surgical repair training at LSU Health Sciences Center
  • Trained under the guidance of Dr. Frederick Stucker, world-renowned rhinoplasty surgeon and past president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)
  • The AAFPRS accepted Dr. Will Thompson as one of 49 surgeons to receive a sponsored Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship.
  • Dr. Thompson completed his fellowship with Dr. Stephen Smith at Smith Facial Plastics and The Ohio State University
  • Board Certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Migraine Treatment FAQs

Who gets migraines?

Anyone can have symptoms of a migraine headache. Approximately thirteen percent of Americans will experience symptoms of a migraine. Migraines occur about three times more commonly in women than men.

What causes migraines?

The exact cause of migraine headaches is still unknown but thought to be multifactorial and partly hereditary. Some potential triggers include stress, hormones, certain foods, alcohol, and weather.

What are the potential complications of treatment?

One complication is that the migraines may persist. The vast majority of patients will experience complete resolution or significant improvement, but some may not get better. This situation may be due to scar formation after surgery, a second trigger site, or an unknown or unrelated cause of the migraine.
There may be a period of numbness followed by a tingling sensation in the weeks following the surgery. This symptom is usually temporary and resolves over weeks to months.

What Migraine Treatment office is near me?

If you live near Denver, CO, Thompson Facial Plastics offers Migraine Treatment among its services, and is conveniently located at 3150 E. 3rd Ave Ste. 200 Denver, CO 80206

Schedule Your Migraine Consultation in Denver Today

Patients ready to schedule their initial consultation can call our Denver office at (303) 667-1474 to set up an appointment!

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December 19, 2022 by R. William Thompson, MD

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