Fat grafting or Botox to relief pain & tightness after treatment?

Yes you will need a referral to see a neurologist that uses Botox.
Don’t go to a plastic surgeon the neurologist will know where to inject the Botox and they know how to word their medical reports for your insurance.
Botox is once every three months and as for me I’m on Medicare and the copayment is $250.00 per visit.
My primary physician referred me to the migraine specialist who happens to be a PA and her husband is a neurosurgeon.
Hope this helps

MOJO

Yes you will need a referral to see a neurologist that uses Botox.
Don’t go to a plastic surgeon the neurologist will know where to inject the Botox and they know how to word their medical reports for your insurance.
Botox is once every three months and as for me I’m on Medicare and the copayment is $250.00 per visit.
My primary physician referred me to the migraine specialist who happens to be a PA and her husband is a neurosurgeon.
Hope this helps

MOJO

Anyone had Botox in neck for stiffness in the neck. Radiation has really done a number on me and my chest and neck are so stiff it feels like someone is choking me. It's hard to swallow. Still on feeding tube a year after surgery.

Yes, I have had it, and it has helped me a lot. Of course it is just temporary and will wear off after about 3 months. I have a lot of scar tissue And stiffness on my neck, and it really helps. I have Medicare which pays for it. If I didn't have it, I would not be able to afford it if I had to pay the price the hospital charges. But what Medicare pays and the hospital accepts is worth it.

Yes, I have had it, and it has helped me a lot. Of course it is just temporary and will wear off after about 3 months. I have a lot of scar tissue And stiffness on my neck, and it really helps. I have Medicare which pays for it. If I didn't have it, I would not be able to afford it if I had to pay the price the hospital charges. But what Medicare pays and the hospital accepts is worth it.

I'm from the Boston area and suffering from neck fibrosis. No one I consult with has ever heard of botox/fat grafting as a treatment for the fibrosis pain (most never even heard of fibrosis from radiation). I've been to PCP, neurologist, Physical therapist, oncologist at Boston Medical Center, South Shore Hospital Pain Management. I don't know how to find a provider with the knowledge. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Steve ... just like you I have never heard of or aware that botox or steroid injections helps with severe neck fibrosis (diagnosed in 2020, and have been living and adapting to speech impairments and swallowing issues - and turning my lifestyle 'upside-down' - where I tend to isolate myself due to 'slurring' and having to cough out/spit out food when stuck in my throat).
Managed to get an appt with Late Effects of Radiation Clinic in PMCC, Toronto - hope to get more info on this Botox procedure.