Headache Surgery

Procedure

Those that suffer from severe headaches have some options. One of our sinus specialists can review your medical history and determine the appropriate treatment for you.

Occipital/ Back of head

Patients with these headaches generally feel like the headache starts in the back of the head and then radiates to the front or sides.  People with these headaches often have a history of neck injury, whiplash, or neck muscle muscle tightness. Patients may have:

– Spasm or tightness in the muscles in the back of the neck
– Worsening of pain with engagement of neck muscles
– Tenderness at the back of the head

Frontal/Forehead

These headaches feel as though they start right above the eye or between the eyebrows. Patients with these headaches may have:

– Strong corrugator muscles and deep vertical lines between the eyebrows (11 lines)
– Headaches worsening with squinting or concentrating

Temporal

Pain in the temporal region is most commonly caused by occipital pain radiating up to this area.  However, some rare patients may have headaches that originate primarily from the temples. Patients with these headaches may have pain originating from point in the mid temple right at hairline.

Nasal

Patient often feel headaches from a contact point in the nose as pain behind the eyes.  It may feel like a deep pain behind or below the eyes. Patients may have:

– Worsening headaches with allergies or nose irritation
– Headaches worse in the morning or when lying down

During these procedures, our sinus experts will release the nerves from the surrounding muscles. They will use your own fat to cushion the nerves. Patients can go home the same day, as the procedure is performed in an outpatient OR, and takes only two to five hours to complete. All surgery incisions are expertly hidden within the hair or eyelid creases. Nasal surgery is done through the nose.

Risks and Recovery

Risks from headache surgery are minimal. Some patients experience numbness, tingling, or itching. This typically resolves within a few months. Success has been shown in about 90% of patients, meaning 90% of patients saw at least a 50% reduction in their headache frequency, intensity and/or duration.

Our surgeons will place small drainage tubes beneath the skin that will remain in tact for two to four days. Some bruising and swelling may be apparent in some patients for up to two weeks. After two weeks you can resume normal activities, but should refrain from heavy exercise for a least one month.

Quality Patient Care

My Houston Surgeons has a number of fellowship trained sinus specialists on our team, ready to treat sinus conditions with the skill and finesse required. Our team is highly trained in a wide variety surgical treatments concerning sinus and nasal disorders, so you can rest assured that your sinus treatment will be the one best suited for your health and full recovery.

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