NeuroStar TMS Therapy in Boca Raton, FL
NeuroStar TMS Therapy is an in-office treatment option for eligible patients with depression whose symptoms have not improved enough with prior antidepressant treatment.
At Lotus Psychiatry & Wellness in Boca Raton, NeuroStar TMS is provided through a psychiatric care setting. The process begins with a consultation to review diagnosis, depression symptoms, medication history, safety factors, treatment goals, and insurance requirements.
NeuroStar TMS uses focused magnetic pulses while the patient remains awake and alert. It does not require surgery, anesthesia, or implanted devices.
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What Is NeuroStar TMS?
NeuroStar TMS is a branded form of transcranial magnetic stimulation. TMS uses magnetic fields to stimulate targeted areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. During treatment, a treatment coil is placed against the head while magnetic pulses are delivered to a specific brain region. Patients may hear clicking sounds and feel tapping, tingling, or warmth near the treatment area. NeuroStar TMS is not electroconvulsive therapy, also known as ECT. TMS does not require anesthesia, does not involve a seizure being intentionally triggered, and does not require recovery from sedation after each session.
What to Expect With NeuroStar TMS Therapy in Boca Raton
NeuroStar TMS begins with a clinical review, not a walk-in treatment session. The provider first looks at diagnosis, treatment history, safety factors, and whether TMS may be an appropriate next step.
Who May Be a Candidate?
NeuroStar TMS may be considered for adults with depression who have not had enough improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment.
NeuroStar TMS is not right for everyone. A doctor must decide whether treatment is appropriate based on the patient’s condition, history, and safety profile.
What the Provider May Review
What Happens Before Treatment?
Before NeuroStar TMS begins, the patient meets with the provider for a clinical review. This visit helps determine whether TMS is a reasonable next step and whether any safety concerns need to be addressed first.
What Happens During a NeuroStar TMS Session?
NeuroStar TMS sessions take place in the office. The exact treatment time and schedule can vary by protocol, provider recommendation, insurance requirements, and patient response.
The patient sits in a treatment chair while the provider prepares the session.
A small treatment coil is positioned against the head to deliver focused magnetic pulses.
The patient stays awake during treatment and may hear clicking sounds or feel tapping sensations.
Many patients can return to usual activities after the session. The schedule is reviewed before treatment begins.
What Happens After Treatment?
After a NeuroStar TMS session, many patients can return to normal daily activities. The provider monitors symptoms, side effects, treatment response, and progress during the treatment course.
Follow-up matters because depression care is not only about completing sessions. The treatment plan may also include medication management, therapy support, lifestyle considerations, and ongoing psychiatric care when appropriate.
Patients should tell the provider about side effects, mood changes, worsening symptoms, or any safety concerns during treatment.
Why Boca Raton Patients Choose Lotus for NeuroStar TMS
Patients in Boca Raton choose Lotus Psychiatry & Wellness for NeuroStar TMS because treatment starts with a psychiatric review, not just a device-based appointment.
The team reviews depression symptoms, prior antidepressant treatment, safety factors, medical history, and insurance requirements before deciding whether NeuroStar TMS may be appropriate. This helps patients understand whether TMS fits their situation and what to expect before treatment begins.
Lotus offers NeuroStar TMS consultations at the Boca Raton office on NW 2nd Ave, making care accessible for patients in Boca Raton and nearby areas such as Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, Highland Beach, Boynton Beach, Parkland, and Coral Springs.
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Request a NeuroStar TMS Consultation in Boca Raton
If depression symptoms have continued despite prior antidepressant treatment, NeuroStar TMS may be worth discussing with a psychiatric provider.
At Lotus Psychiatry & Wellness, the consultation reviews diagnosis, depression symptoms, medication history, previous treatment response, safety factors, treatment goals, and insurance requirements before deciding whether NeuroStar TMS may be appropriate.
4700 NW 2nd Ave, Suite 101
Boca Raton, FL 33431
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NeuroStar TMS Therapy in Boca Raton FAQs
Adult Indications for Use
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is indicated for treating depressive episodes and decreasing anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) who have failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatments in the current episode. Additionally, it is intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Adolescent Indications for Use
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is indicated as an adjunct for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adolescent patients aged 15-21. NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is only available by prescription. A doctor can help decide if NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is right for you. Patients’ results may vary.
Important Safety Information
The most common side effect is pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site. These events are transient, occurring during the TMS treatment course, and do not persist for most patients after the first week of treatment. There is a rare risk of seizure associated with the use of TMS therapy (<0.1% per patient).
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy should not be used with patients who have non-removable conductive metal in or near the head. Additionally, NeuroStar Advanced Therapy has not been studied in patients who have not received prior antidepressant treatment.
For more detailed information, please consult your doctor.