At Connecticut Weight Loss Center, we use the PREEMPT (Phase III REsearch Evaluating Migraine Prophylaxis Therapy) protocol, the gold-standard injection technique used in the clinical trials that led to FDA approval for chronic migraine treatment.
The PREEMPT protocol is a carefully designed treatment plan that targets the muscles and nerves involved in migraine pain. Botox® is injected into specific muscles of the head, neck, and shoulders to reduce the release of pain-signaling chemicals and decrease the sensitivity of the nerves that contribute to migraines.
Unlike medications that treat a migraine after it begins, Botox® is a preventive treatment, helping reduce both the frequency and severity of migraine attacks over time.
The standard PREEMPT protocol includes 31 small injections across 7 muscle groups, with a total of 155 units of Botox®. Depending on where your migraines are most severe, additional “follow-the-pain” injections may be recommended, bringing the total dose to up to 195 units.
Treatment areas include:
Frontalis muscles — helps relieve tension across the forehead.
Corrugator and Procerus muscles — targets muscles that often contribute to frontal headache pain.
Temporalis muscles — treats one of the most common areas of migraine pain.
Occipitalis muscles — addresses pain originating from the base and back of the skull.
Cervical paraspinal muscles — helps reduce muscle tension and nerve irritation.
Trapezius muscles — relieves tightness that can contribute to chronic headaches and neck discomfort.
Every treatment is customized to your symptoms while following evidence-based guidelines to maximize safety and effectiveness.
Botox® is FDA-approved for adults who experience chronic migraine, defined as:
During your consultation, we will review your migraine history, previous treatments, and overall health to determine whether Botox® is right for you.
Your appointment typically takes 15–20 minutes. Using a very fine needle, Botox® is placed into the targeted muscle groups. Most patients describe the injections as quick, with only mild discomfort.
After treatment:
Many patients begin to notice improvement within 2 to 4 weeks, although the greatest benefit often develops after the second treatment cycle. Botox® treatments are generally repeated every 12 weeks to maintain consistent migraine prevention.
Our Botox® treatments are priced per unit. The standard PREEMPT migraine protocol uses 155 units, with additional “follow-the-pain” injections available when clinically appropriate for a total of up to 195 units.
$12 / Unit
Your treatment plan and total cost will be reviewed during your consultation before treatment begins.
You don’t have to let chronic migraines control your life. Our goal is to provide compassionate, personalized care using evidence-based treatments that help you spend more time enjoying life and less time recovering from headaches.
Schedule your consultation at Connecticut Weight Loss Center to learn whether Botox® using the PREEMPT protocol is the right treatment for you — with a guaranteed appointment within 2–3 business days.
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