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Migraine Surgery in Bellevue, WA
Migraine surgery in Bellevue offers lasting relief by decompressing the nerves that trigger chronic migraines.
Quick answer
Migraine surgery relieves chronic migraines by decompressing or releasing the peripheral nerves that trigger them — a lasting option when Botox and medications stop working. Dr. Day is the only Migraine Surgery Society member in the Pacific Northwest, offering a surgical solution most patients don’t know exists.
For many chronic-migraine sufferers, specific peripheral nerves (around the brow, temple, or occipital region) are compressed at known “trigger sites,” setting off attacks. Migraine surgery releases that compression. Patients who respond to Botox at a given site are often excellent candidates for surgery there — and results can be life-changing, including dramatic reduction or elimination of migraines.
As the only Migraine Surgery Society member in the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Day offers expertise in this procedure that is genuinely rare in the region. Evaluation begins with mapping your trigger sites carefully.
Is Migraine Surgery right for you?
You may be a good candidate if:
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You have chronic migraines despite medication
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Botox has helped, even temporarily, at specific sites
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You can identify consistent migraine trigger points
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You’re seeking a lasting, non-pharmaceutical option
Recovery
Recovery is typically faster than patients expect — often back to light activity within a week, with relief building over the following weeks.
“I haven’t had a migraine since the surgery. It’s the longest I’ve gone without one in a decade.”Sarah L.Verified Migraine Surgery patient · Google Review
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
Does migraine surgery really work?
For well-selected patients — especially those who respond to Botox at a trigger site — it can dramatically reduce or eliminate migraines. Careful evaluation determines candidacy.
How do I know if I’m a candidate?
Dr. Day maps your trigger sites and reviews your history and prior treatments. A positive response to Botox at a site is a strong indicator.
Is Dr. Day specially qualified for this?
Yes — he is the only Migraine Surgery Society member in the Pacific Northwest.
Medical sources & further reading
This page reflects established, evidence-based practice. Learn more from these authoritative bodies — and verify any surgeon's credentials independently:
- Migraine Surgery Society
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Board of Plastic Surgery (verify certification)
· Reviewed by Dr. Kristopher M. Day, MD, FACS.
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