Migraine Surgery for Permanent Relief in Bangalore
Stop recurring migraines at the source. This is not brain surgery, but a precise procedure to release irritated nerves in your face.
Is migraine surgery the same as brain surgery? No. As I explain in Kannada, it is a skin-level surgery on the face. We identify and release "trigger nerves" that are being irritated, which in turn cause migraines. It is a safe, day-care procedure with hidden incisions.
Can surgery cure my years of migraine headaches? I explain in Kannada that for select patients with specific "trigger nerves" in the face, migraine surgery can offer permanent relief. It is not brain surgery but a minor procedure on the face that can be done under local anesthesia.
Can all migraines be cured with surgery? No, it does not work for every patient. It is for patients who have specific "trigger nerves" in the face that get irritated and set off the migraine. In these correctly selected patients, up to 90% see significant improvement.
About this collection
Not every migraine patient is a candidate for this surgery. Success depends on identifying your specific 'trigger nerves'—the exact points where blood vessels or muscles irritate the nerve causing your pain. If our evaluation confirms you have these triggers, this procedure can provide the permanent relief that medication often fails to give.
We hear it often: "Doctor, is this brain surgery?" The answer is no. This is a skin-level procedure performed on your face. Chronic migraines are frequently caused by specific nerves in the forehead, temple, or back of the head getting compressed by adjacent blood vessels, muscles, or tight bands of tissue. When that nerve gets irritated, the migraine begins.
How We Approach Migraine Surgery
Our goal is simple: we release that pressure. We perform this procedure through tiny incisions, often hidden in the upper eyelid or near the hairline. Because it is a day-care procedure performed under local anesthesia, you can go home the same day. There is no hospitalization required.
Is It Right For You?
In patients who are correctly diagnosed, up to 90% see a significant reduction or complete cessation of symptoms. However, we do not perform this surgery on everyone. We first need to evaluate you to see if your migraine pattern matches the surgical profile. If you have specific 'trigger points' that we can release, we can help. If your migraine stems from other vascular or chemical issues, we will tell you straight. We prioritize safety and honesty over unnecessary procedures, and we will only recommend surgery if we believe it will provide a lasting benefit for your specific case.
The Venkat Center
At The Venkat Center, we don't believe in quick fixes that don't last. Since 2003, we’ve focused on evidence-based plastic and cosmetic surgery. We treat our patients like family, meaning we give the same honest advice we’d give our own parents—if a surgery isn't right for you, we will tell you.
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