Medical Botox

The Problem: Conditions That Derail Your Day, Every Day

Chronic migraines are not ordinary headaches. They can last for hours or days, making it impossible to work, be present with your family, or function normally. Patients often cycle through medications that carry significant side effects and provide only partial relief. The same pattern plays out with hyperhidrosis, where excessive sweating affects professional situations, social confidence, and daily comfort regardless of how carefully patients manage their routines.

These are medical conditions. They deserve medical solutions. For many patients, Botox has proven to be exactly that.

Our Approach: Therapeutic Botox with a Clinical Focus

Most people associate Botox with cosmetic procedures. But botulinum toxin has a well-established medical track record that goes far beyond aesthetics. At M. Chavez MD, SC, Dr. Chavez offers therapeutic Botox injections for conditions where nerve and muscle activity are contributing to pain or dysfunction.

Botox works by temporarily blocking the nerve signals that trigger targeted muscle contractions and gland activity. In the case of migraines, it interrupts the pain cascade before it starts. For hyperhidrosis, it stops the nerve signals that cause overactive sweat glands. The result is measurable, lasting relief, typically three to four months per treatment cycle.

Conditions Treated with Medical Botox

• Chronic Migraines: For adults with 15 or more headache days per month, Botox is FDA-approved to reduce migraine frequency. Injections are placed at key points around the head and neck every 12 weeks.
• Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating): Botox injections into the underarms, palms, or soles of the feet significantly reduce sweating in patients who have not found relief from antiperspirants or other treatments.
• Muscle Spasticity: Botox can reduce involuntary muscle contractions and stiffness in patients with spasticity related to neurological conditions.
• TMJ Disorder: Injections into the masseter muscle relieve jaw tension and grinding-related pain for patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

What the Treatment Involves

Medical Botox is performed in-office and takes 15 to 30 minutes depending on the area being treated. A fine needle is used to deliver small amounts of botulinum toxin to precise locations. Most patients tolerate the procedure easily. There is no downtime and you can return to normal activity immediately.

Results take effect within one to two weeks and typically last three to four months. Follow-up treatments are scheduled on a regular cycle to maintain the benefit. Dr. Chavez will review your full medical history at your consultation to confirm you are a good candidate and determine the appropriate dosing and injection sites for your condition.