Understanding The Procedure
The US Migraine Procedure is a gentle, minimally invasive treatment designed to help reduce chronic migraine pain. During the procedure, tiny leads are placed just beneath the skin near the nerves in the forehead and back of the head—areas often linked to migraine attacks.
A small device then delivers mild electrical pulses to those nerves, helping to calm the pain signals before they turn into a full migraine. Most of our patients experience noticeable relief—with fewer and less intense migraines—and the system can be adjusted to match your personal comfort and needs.
You might be a candidate if you’ve been living with frequent or severe migraines that haven’t improved with medications, injections, or other treatments. Our team looks at your migraine history, previous treatments, and overall health to determine whether this approach could help.
During your consultation, we’ll review your symptoms and answer all your questions—so you can feel confident knowing if this is the right next step for you.
If you’ve tried multiple migraine treatments and still find yourself struggling to get relief, this could be worth exploring. The best part is, the process starts with a short trial procedure—a way to experience how the treatment feels and see how your migraines respond before making any long-term decisions.
It’s a simple, low-risk way to find out whether this approach could finally give you the relief you’ve been searching for.
The Process
The trial is the first step to see how well this treatment works for you. During a short, outpatient visit, our specialists place temporary leads just under the skin near the nerves that can trigger migraine pain.
You’ll use the device for about 3–5 days to see how it feels and track your level of relief. For most patients, relief begins shortly after the device is turned on, with continued improvement over the next few days. Most people return to their regular routines within a day or two.
If the trial provides meaningful relief—as it does for the majority of our patients—the next step is a permanent procedure. This outpatient visit is very similar to the trial, but with one key difference: the leads and a small battery are placed just beneath the skin to create a discreet, long-term solution for lasting migraine relief.
Recovery time can vary from person to person, but here’s what most patients experience:
Trial: Most people return to their regular activities within a few days.
Permanent procedure: Light activities can usually be resumed within 1–2 weeks, and full recovery typically takes about 4–6 weeks, depending on your healing process.
For most patients, relief begins soon after the device is turned on during the trial period—with continued improvement over the next few days. Everyone’s experience is unique, but those who feel relief during the trial usually go on to experience meaningful, lasting improvement after the permanent procedure.
Patients who respond well to the US Migraine Procedure often experience long-term relief. Because the device provides gentle, continuous stimulation to the nerves linked to migraine pain, many patients continue to feel better for years. Your care team will monitor your progress and can make small adjustments over time to help you maintain consistent relief.
That’s okay—everyone’s experience is different. The trial is designed to help you and your care team see whether this treatment is right for you before moving forward. If you don’t experience meaningful relief during the trial, we’ll discuss other options and next steps that may better fit your needs.
Logistics & Next Steps
Most patients are able to go home the same day. The trial procedure is quick and outpatient-based, meaning no hospital stay is required. If you’re traveling from out of town, our team can help you plan your visit and recommend nearby accommodations to make things easy and comfortable.
For the permanent procedure, most people also go home the same day and can resume light activities soon after. We’ll guide you through every step to make sure you’re supported before, during, and after your visit.
Coverage can vary depending on your insurance plan, but we’ll help you through the process. Our team works closely with patients and insurance providers to explore all options and submit the necessary paperwork.
If your plan doesn’t cover the procedure, we’ll review flexible payment or financing options with you—so cost doesn’t stand in the way of finding lasting relief from migraines.
The US Migraine Procedure focuses on giving patients real, lasting relief—especially for those who have tried everything else and still live with pain. What makes it different is that it targets the source of migraine pain by calming the nerves that trigger it, instead of just masking symptoms.
It’s also personalized to you. The system can be adjusted for your comfort, and the process begins with a simple trial—so you’ll know if it’s working before making any long-term decisions.
Most of all, you’ll have a caring, experienced team by your side every step of the way, helping you take back control of your life from migraines.