Am I a Candidate for Migraine Surgery?
Sep 03, 2026
If you live with chronic migraines, you know how they can disrupt your daily life. Standard medications do not always provide the relief you need, leaving you searching for other options. You might wonder if there is a more permanent solution to your pain.
At Oceana Aesthetics in Stuart, Florida, Dr. Brian Blumenauer helps patients find lasting relief through migraine surgery. This specialized procedure targets the physical triggers of your headaches to reduce their frequency and severity.
Many people worry that this procedure involves operating on the brain, but that is a common myth. The surgery is actually performed entirely under the skin to relieve pressure on compressed nerves in your head and neck. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (2024), patients who undergo this nerve decompression surgery experience an average of 14 fewer migraine days per month.
You may be an excellent candidate for migraine surgery if you suffer from chronic migraines and have not found relief from traditional treatments. We typically look for specific signs to determine if this procedure is the right path for your recovery.
Ideal candidates are those who experience at least 15 headache days per month, with most of those days being true migraines. If preventive medications like CGRP-targeting therapies do not work for you, surgery offers a powerful alternative. We also look at how you respond to temporary nerve blocks or Botox injections, which help us pinpoint your exact headache trigger sites.
During the procedure, Dr. Blumenauer gently releases the tight muscles and tissues that press on your sensory nerves. By removing these physical pinch points, we can stop the migraine cycle before it even starts.
The results of this targeted approach can be life-changing. Research published by the National Institutes of Health (2024) shows that up to 80% of carefully selected patients report the complete elimination of their headaches after surgery. Even for those who still get occasional headaches, the pain is usually much milder and easier to manage.
You do not have to let chronic headaches control your schedule or limit your lifestyle. If you want to find out if this procedure can help you reclaim your pain-free days, we're here to guide you. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Blumenauer in Stuart, Florida.