How Does TMS Work?
Traditional medical interventions for depression often revolve around antidepressants, which rely on the body’s systems to provide relief. In contrast, NeuroStar TMS treatments directly target the root cause of depression — the brain.
The brain houses specific regions that govern mood. When synapses in these mood-regulating areas become inactive, disruptions occur, potentially leading to depression. NeuroStar TMS reactivates these dormant synapses, essentially “awakening” the brain to operate as intended.
NeuroStar offers a noninvasive, outpatient procedure that can be completed in as little as 19 minutes per day. Each session involves the precise placement of a cushioned coil against your head, through which magnetic pulses are administered to the specific brain area that regulates mood.
Sensations such as tapping, tingling, or warmth at the coil site may occur, typically fading with subsequent treatments. Throughout the procedure, you will remain awake and alert, with the ability to resume regular activities immediately afterward.
NeuroStar TMS treatments are a safe, proven alternative for treating major depression.
How is NeuroStar TMS Different?
NeuroStar TMS bypasses the digestive system and does not impact the rest of the body, resulting in the absence of typical medication-related side effects. Its distinctive “figure-8” coil precisely targets the root of depression—the brain. Additionally, our patented Contact Sensing technology guarantees the accurate delivery of the prescribed dosage with each treatment pulse.
This distinctive approach enables NeuroStar to safely address depression without the usual side effects associated with medication.