Botox for Migraines
When You’ve Tried Everything Else and Nothing Works
Botox for Migraines in Ottawa
15+ headache days per month. Missing work. Cancelling plans. Lying in dark rooms.
If that’s your life, you already know migraines aren’t just headaches. They steal your weekends, your productivity, and your ability to be present for the people you love.
Botox for migraines works differently from daily medications. Rather than treating pain once it starts, it helps reduce how often migraines occur and how intense they feel over time.
Why Botox Works When Pills Fail
Botox is different:
- One treatment every 12 weeks (31 precise injections around head, neck, shoulders)
- No daily pills. No daily side effects.
- Results last 10-12 weeks.
- Reduces frequency, severity, AND duration of migraines
Do You Qualify?
You’re likely a candidate if you have:
- Chronic migraine: 15+ headache days per month, with at least 8 being actual migraines
- Failed or can’t tolerate at least 2-3 preventative medications
- Diagnosis from a neurologist or headache specialist
Treatment Protocol – What Happens at Our Clinic
| Phase | Details |
| Consultation | 30-minute assessment with migraine history and diary review. Consultation fee is applied toward your first treatment. |
| First Session | Botox injected across up to 31 sites (forehead, temples, back of head, neck, and shoulders). Treatment takes approximately 15 minutes. |
| Pain Management | Ice, vibration device, and ultra-fine needles are used to improve comfort. |
| Onset of Results | Initial improvement may begin within 7-14 days, with full effect typically by week 4. |
| Repeat Cycle | Every 12 weeks (approximately four treatments per year). |
| Downtime | None. Most patients return to work or daily activities immediately. |
2025 Botox for Migraines Cost & Coverage in Ottawa
| Option | Cost / Coverage Details |
| Private Pay | $1,800-$2,500 per treatment (150-200 units). |
| Extended Health Insurance | Covered by Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Great-West Life, and most major plans. |
Cost and Insurance Coverage
| Private pay | Pricing depends on the total units used |
| Extended health insurance | Many plans provide coverage |
| Trillium Drug Program | May apply in certain cases |
Insurance eligibility can be reviewed before treatment.
Additional Options Some Patients Integrate
Depending on symptoms, some patients also explore:
- Masseter Botox for jaw-related migraines
- Neck or shoulder Botox for tension components
Book a Migraine Botox Consultation
If migraines are affecting your work, sleep, or family time, a consultation can help you explore whether Botox may be appropriate.
Call or text: 613-702-5333
Online booking available
Same-week appointments may be available