Exploring a new treatment option can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure what to expect. If you’re considering NeuroStar TMS, you may have questions about how the timeline works.
At Genesis TMS and Wellness, we want you to feel informed and supported every step of the way. When you call us, we can explain the typical treatment course with NeuroStar TMS.
Most often, your treatment lasts seven weeks. Most patients start to notice results within 4 to 6 weeks, though improvement is gradual. Once the full course is complete, benefits can last up to a year.
You’ll be seated comfortably in a chair while a magnetic coil is placed near your head. The coil delivers brief magnetic pulses, similar to MRI technology, to stimulate underactive areas of the brain. Sessions last about 19 minutes each, five times a week.
You may hear a clicking sound and feel a tapping sensation on your scalp during the session. While this might feel unusual at first, many patients adjust quickly and spend their treatment time reading, listening to music, or simply relaxing.
Because NeuroStar TMS is non-invasive, no anesthesia or sedation is required, and you can drive yourself home afterward.
When planning your treatment, consider these few questions for your provider:
Every person’s experience with depression is unique, and so is the path to feeling better. We recognize that a typical treatment course with NeuroStar TMS can help improve your symptoms.
At Genesis TMS and Wellness, we specialize in providing NeuroStar TMS and are committed to providing you with professional, compassionate care. From your first consultation through the last day of treatment, our team supports you, answers your questions, and helps guide your journey.
The NeuroStar TMS process requires commitment for a seven-week course of treatment. Call the team at Genesis TMS and Wellness in Fairfax or Alexandria to request a consultation and get your questions answered.
We help you take the next step toward brighter days, including discussing what a typical course with NeuroStar TMS looks like with your medical and psychological history.
