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Fast, effective, non-invasive treatment using transcranial magnetic stimulation
Five brief sessions each day for five days
The Treatment
What is TMS?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate targeted areas of the brain. This stimulation encourages the brain's wiring and circuits to change over time, increasing the brain cells' propensity to alter their connections. Through enhanced neuroplasticity and stimulation of brain networks, TMS treatments can improve symptoms of depression and other illnesses.
How is it different than medication?
TMS is a targeted treatment that stimulates specific areas in the brain to treat symptoms. Other areas of the body are therefore not affected, and the majority of patients experience less side effects than many medications.
Where can I find more information on TMS?
One place to start would be our main website (www.tmslosangeles.com), or by scheduling a consultation with one of our TMS physicians to discuss if TMS is right for you.
What is accelerated TMS?
A typical TMS treatment course for depression consists of once-daily sessions for about 6-8 weeks. Accelerated TMS has been shown to achieve similar benefits* by condensing these treatment sessions into just one week.
What is unique about UCLA TMS 5x5 treatment?
For a more targeted approach, we use MRI images to accurately stimulate the key areas of your brain. Each standard accelerated session is about 9 minutes long. After your 5 days of treatment, we will schedule follow up appointments to assess your improvement over time. We will schedule "booster" or "maintenance" days if needed to improve or maintain the treatment benefits.
* 5x5 accelerated TMS treatment is off-label and not yet reviewed or approved by the FDA for treatment of depression.
The Experience
Personalized Care
Every patient receives personalized stimulation targeting based on their MRI imaging and individual brain anatomy. After a course of 5x5 treatment, every patient participates in the development of a custom follow up plan based on individual symptoms and goals.
Physician Driven
Every evaluation, follow up appointment, and TMS treatment session is conducted by an expert TMS physician, who will be monitoring progress each day and available to answer any questions.
Private & Comfortable
Individual, private suites are available for each treatment day - fitted for comfort to relax between TMS sessions.
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