From what to expect before your treatment to meeting your technician to what happens during your treatment session, we will cover everything you need to know about your first TMS session with the specialists at the TMS Center of New Jersey.
At our practice, we use the top-recommended NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy to deliver high-quality, effective TMS treatments.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy aims to resolve your mental health at its source: your brain. TMS enhances your brain activity by stimulating the cells in key areas of your brain that regulate emotion, behavior, and mood. This can help alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and OCD. Unlike medications, which work from the inside out, TMS operates from the outside in. It uses magnetic pulses applied to your scalp to gently but powerfully stimulate nerve cells in the brain. This improves your brain function, which can reduce your mental health symptoms.
NeuroStar Advanced TMS offers many benefits for our patients. It is FDA-cleared, noninvasive, virtually painless, and does not require anesthesia or sedation. It also does not involve incisions or leave scars. Unlike medication, it does not cause any systemic side effects. This treatment is very well tolerated.
Before your first TMS session begins, our specialists will walk you through the procedure and answer any questions you have. This is a great time to ask any questions about your treatment. Our trained, qualified team at the TMS Center of New Jersey will ensure your NeuroStar treatment is effective, safe, and customized to meet your needs.
As you settle into a comfortable chair, our TMS technician will place the NeuroStar treatment device against your scalp. As the treatment begins, you might hear clicking sounds and feel gentle tapping sensations. Most patients find this completely painless. Each session lasts 20 to 40 minutes, and you can use the time to relax, read, or listen to music.
With NeuroStar TMS, there is no cognitive impairment after your treatment, and you will not need monitoring. After your NeuroStar treatment session, you can easily and safely resume your normal activities.
NeuroStar Advanced TMS is painless for most patients and does not cause side effects. NeuroStar does not affect your sleep, diet, or mood, unlike medication. Some patients (a small percentage) may experience very mild and manageable side effects. These side effects usually lessen with subsequent sessions and are easily treated with over-the-counter pain relief medication.
At the TMS Center of New Jersey, our expert team of mental health professionals will equip you with all the information and resources you need to make your first TMS session easy and comfortable.
When you are ready to explore how our TMS therapy can help you take control of your mental health, schedule your consultation with the specialists at the TMS Center of New Jersey.
