If you live with chronic migraine headaches, you know how they steal your time and energy. At Brooks Plastic Surgery in Hollywood, Florida, we help patients regain control of their lives. Dr. Christopher Brooks offers advanced migraine surgery to relieve chronic pain.
This procedure targets the physical triggers of your headaches. It is a highly specialized option for those who do not find relief from traditional medications.
Migraine decompression surgery releases pressure on the sensory nerves in your head and your neck. Tight muscles or tissues can squeeze these nerves, triggering severe headaches.
During the procedure, we gently release these tight areas to stop the physical irritation. For example, we may weaken small muscles above your eyes to protect the nerves there.
We customize every surgery to target your specific pain points. Our team ensures you understand each step of your treatment plan.
This surgery is not the initial step in your migraine treatment journey. The American Academy of Neurology recommends that doctors offer preventive medications to patients who experience four or more migraine days per month.
You must first work with a neurologist to try these standard therapies. If these medications fail to control your headaches, surgery may be the next step.
At our Hollywood, Florida office, we perform diagnostic tests to see whether surgery will help you. We often use temporary numbing injections to confirm which nerves are compressed before planning your procedure.
Many patients experience life-changing relief, but it is important to have realistic expectations. In a 2024 review of 1,004 patients with frontal migraine headaches, endoscopic surgery achieved a 32% complete symptom elimination rate. The remaining majority of patients still reported significant improvements in their daily lives.
We define surgical success as a major reduction in the frequency and severity of your headaches. It is a tool to lower your overall disease burden, not a guaranteed cure.
The physical release of the nerve is the key to lasting relief. In a 2019 analysis of 627 patients, 83.7% of surgical patients improved, compared to 57.7% of those who had a placebo procedure. Dr. Brooks will discuss these statistics with you to help you make an informed decision.
You do not have to let chronic migraine control your life. To learn if you are a candidate for this life-changing procedure, contact our team to schedule your consultation.
