**BOTOX is now FDA approved and covered for CHRONIC MIGRAINE HEADACHES by most insurance carriers**
Botulinum toxin was developed as a synthetic version of a naturally occurring toxin. This was first used for eye muscle disorders as a temporary mechanism to relax individual muscles and later used cosmetically for the treatment of wrinkles. The term BOTOX refers to a brand name product, but there are different versions of this compound available including DYSPORT, XEOMIN, AND MYOBLOC.
Although originally used for eye muscle disorders and most commonly associated with cosmetic treatment, botulinum toxin has multiple FDA approved medical applications. These include:
- Dystonias/torticollis (abnormal muscle contortion)
- Muscle spasm disorders (blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm)
- Spasticity (stiffness after brain injury/stroke/cerebral palsy)
- Hyperhydrosis (abnormal sweating)
- Chronic migraine and pain disorders
Patients interested in botulinum
toxin therapy should make a new patient appointment to see if they are
a candidate for therapy.
Dr. Adam J. Wolff is an expert with botulinum toxin trained at Stanford University and is a speaker for BOTOX and trains other specialists across the state. His expertise is with dystonia and torticollis under EMG guidance. Dr. Justin S. Moon performs botulinum toxin injections for headache and facial pain disorders.