Quitting smoking is hard!
Despite prescription medication, over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapies, counseling options and dedicated self-help apps, smoking addiction continues to be the leading cause of preventable disease and death throughout the world. BrainsWay Deep TMS offers a fresh approach that may help you quit smoking using cutting-edge neuroscience. Clinically proven and well tolerated, Deep TMS is the first noninvasive brain stimulation technology that is FDA-cleared to treat smoking addiction. Empower yourself to kick the habit with Deep TMS.
Who is it for?
Deep TMS with the H4 coil is indicated by the FDA as an aid in short-term smoking cessation for adults (FDA 510(k) K200957). It was studied in long-term heavy smokers who had failed previous quit attempts.
You have tried before: medication, patches, gum, counseling or apps have not given you a lasting result.
You are ready to quit: the program combines brain stimulation with motivational counseling to support your decision.
You are an adult without metal in or around the head: our psychiatrist reviews your history before starting.
Treatment course
Short treatment sessions that easily fit into your daily routine. Deep TMS for smoking addiction consists of 18 sessions across a 6-week period:
Weeks 1 to 3: 5 sessions per week.
Weeks 4 to 6: 1 session per week.
Each session: 25 to 30 minutes, in three steps.
Three steps in every session
Each session typically takes 25 to 30 minutes and includes:
1. Induce craving to smoke: the desire to smoke is provoked in order to activate the areas of the brain that control cravings, using a variety of visual and audio cues personalized to your smoking triggers.
2. Stimulate brain targets with Deep TMS: the treatment coil delivers gentle electromagnetic pulses to key areas in your brain involved in addiction behaviors. These pulses feel like mild tapping on your scalp. You sit comfortably in a chair, awake and alert during the treatment.
3. Motivational counseling: treatment is followed by a brief therapy discussion with the provider, reinforcing motivation to quit smoking and celebrating day-to-day progress.
Clinically proven to help you quit smoking
Even among those who have not been successful with medication or therapy. A large study in 14 centers examined adults who had been long-term heavy smokers, all having failed prior quit attempts using medication, therapy or other methods:
28% of those who completed Deep TMS treatment achieved four consecutive weeks without smoking, most of them not smoking for at least three months after treatment.
75% reduction in the average number of cigarettes smoked per week over the course of treatment, among all participants in the study (BrainsWay data on file; additional data at brainsway.com/treatments/smoking-addiction).
Side effects and safety
Deep TMS has no systemic side effects commonly found with medication, and years of safety data support it. There is no anesthesia and no recovery time: you can drive home and go back to your routine right after each session.
Side effects: some patients initially experience minor headaches or pain at the treatment site, which typically subside after the first few sessions. Our team tailors the treatment to minimize any discomfort.
Safety information: patients should consult with their doctor before undergoing Deep TMS. There is a very rare risk of seizure. Patients with metal in or around the head (plates, implants, stents) should not undergo Deep TMS.
Cost and financing
Deep TMS for smoking cessation is a self-pay program. Call (305) 465-9379 and we explain the current pricing and packages for the full 18-session program. We also accept CareCredit as a payment method: financing from $167/month, subject to credit approval.
Schedule a Deep TMS consultation
Call (305) 465-9379 or use the "Book Appointment" button. Our psychiatrist confirms you are a candidate, reviews your history and plans your course. Our front desk answers in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
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