A new type of forehead lift is currently being used by plastic surgeons to relieve migraine headaches. This modified procedure detaches nerve endings at specific sites known to act as triggers for migraine headaches. In fact, many of the same forehead lift procedures used to eliminate crow’s feet and frown lines can also be used to help patients who experience chronic pain from migraines.

Plastic surgeons first considered forehead lifts as a potential cure for migraines when they discovered that Botox injections could achieve similar but short-term results. These physicians do warn, however, that a forehead lift isn’t an ideal solution for all migraine sufferers. This procedure seems to be much more effective with patients who suffer frequent and severe migraines than those who only suffer occasional headaches. In other words, only about 10 to 15 percent of all migraine sufferers may be a good candidate for a forehead lift.

Some migraine specialists still recommend a combination of treatments for migraine therapy such as prescription drugs and acupuncture. Studies on the effectiveness of forehead lifts to relieve migraines are fairly conclusive, however, and many plastic surgeons now offer this option to their patients.

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