Neurological Botox in Medellín

What is neurological Botox and how does it work?

Botulinum toxin type A (neurological Botox) is a protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that, at precise therapeutic doses, reversibly blocks the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, producing localized muscle relaxation without affecting overall muscle function. In neurology, its use goes far beyond cosmetic effects. It is approved and considered the first-line treatment for chronic migraine (more than 15 headache days per month), cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis), blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, and upper and lower limb spasticity in adult patients following a stroke or with multiple sclerosis. Unlike cosmetic Botox, neurological Botox is administered at much higher doses, into specific muscles identified using electromyographic or ultrasound guidance, following internationally validated protocols (such as the PREEMPT protocol for chronic migraine). In Medellín, neurologists with specialized training in therapeutic botulinum toxin perform this procedure with high precision and safety.