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Botox is not only an aesthetic procedure — in chronic migraine it is a recognised medical treatment with its own protocol. But this is exactly where honesty is needed from the first sentence: Botox is not for every headache, and it is not the first option for every migraine.

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Who is it indicated for?

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The classic indication is chronic migraine: headache on 15 or more days per month, at least 8 of them with migraine features, for at least 3 months — usually in patients who have already tried preventive medication without sufficient benefit. In this group, studies show a meaningful reduction in headache days.

Who it is not the right answer for: infrequent episodic migraine, ordinary tension-type headache, and headaches that have not been medically assessed. Those have other treatments, and correct diagnosis precedes any injection. If you have not had a neurological evaluation so far, that step is discussed honestly at the consultation.

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How it works

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In migraine, Botox is administered according to a standardised protocol: superficial injections at defined points across the forehead, temples, back of the head, and the neck and shoulder region. The mechanism differs from the aesthetic use: the toxin blocks the release of mediators involved in pain transmission — it does not "relax wrinkles," it reduces the pain signal.

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What expectations are realistic?

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• The effect builds gradually, over 2-4 weeks after treatment

• The goal is reducing the frequency and intensity of attacks — not the guaranteed disappearance of every headache

• Treatment is repeated at roughly 3-month intervals; in many patients the benefit increases after the second or third cycle

• In some patients the response is modest — we tell you that beforehand, not afterwards

An honest bonus: because the forehead points partly overlap with aesthetic zones, many patients also notice a smoother forehead — a pleasant side effect, not the purpose of the treatment.

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Safety

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Side effects are usually mild and temporary: tenderness at the injection points, less often neck discomfort or temporary asymmetry. It is not used in pregnancy or breastfeeding, and neuromuscular conditions must be disclosed. The procedure takes 15-20 minutes with no downtime. Do not stop any of your medication on your own — Botox is added to your existing plan, not substituted for it.

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Why a physician

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Because half the treatment is selection: confirming that your headache truly is chronic migraine, excluding causes that require a different approach, and administering the protocol with anatomical accuracy. In our clinic the procedure is performed personally by the specialist, with an original product whose box is opened in front of you.

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Bring your headache diary

If you can, arrive with a simple record: how many days a month you have pain, how long it lasts, which medications you take and how often. It is the single most useful document for the assessment — and later, the only honest way to measure whether the treatment is working.

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For international patients

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Dr. Kağan Cingöz's clinic is in Kırklareli, Turkey — 2 hours from Istanbul, 1 hour from Edirne, and an easy drive from the Bulgarian and Greek borders. Because treatment repeats at roughly 3-month intervals, the rhythm plans comfortably around your travel, with follow-up via WhatsApp between visits. Send your headache history on WhatsApp (+90 555 209 09 39) — frequency, duration, treatments tried — for a preliminary assessment and a euro price before you travel; English spoken.

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Frequently asked questions

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How many sessions are needed? — Treatment repeats at around 3 months; the benefit is realistically judged after 2-3 cycles. Does it hurt? — Very fine needles, brief pinpricks; discomfort is minimal. Can I continue my medication? — Yes, Botox fits into your existing plan; do not stop anything on your own. Is it addictive? — No. The effect is temporary, so it is repeated — that is not dependence. Does it work for everyone? — No. In chronic migraine most patients gain significant benefit, but non-responders exist — that honesty is part of the treatment.

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Appointments

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☎ WhatsApp: +90 555 209 09 39 · ✉ info@drkagancingoz.com · İstasyon Mah. Edirne Cad. No:102, Kırklareli, Turkey

⚠️ Results vary between individuals. A detailed consultation is recommended before any treatment.