Plastic Surgery For Migraines
Migraines have been bothering people since God knows when. Up to this very day, there is no known cure for this painful and debilitating neurological condition, which is known to affect some 28 million people in the United States alone.
But plastic surgery is giving millions of sufferers hope. A new study funded by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reveals that migraines can be remedied using plastic surgery techniques. WLNS.com gives us the goods:
In the study, 76 patients suffering from severe migraines were examined by plastic surgeons and neurologists. Fifty patients had surgical treatment for their migraines, while 26 patients were selected for a placebo-controlled surgery group. Patients were randomly selected for surgical treatment or the placebo group. Migraine suffers who were treated surgically experienced a statistically-significant decrease in frequency and intensity of migraine headaches, as compared to the placebo group.
One year after surgery, 90% of the surgically-treated patients reported a complete elimination or significant decrease in headaches. First patients were given Botox injections to determine which muscles in the forehead, temple, or back of the neck triggered their migraines and to assess their potential response to surgery. Those who reported improvement after Botox injections were selected for the study. Surgical treatment involved removing portions of muscle or a minor nerve, helping to relieve nerve compression and inflammation.
Things couldn’t be better for those who have been suffering migraine attacks all their lives.. Not only would they get some relief, but they also get the chance to look more youthful and attractive, what with the Botox injections and the plastic surgery-like procedure.

