EXOMIND
in Atlanta, GA
Dr. Lissa Plastic Surgery offers EXOMIND in Atlanta, GA, as part of our wellness care. EXOMIND is a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment cleared by the FDA for adults with major depressive disorder who have not improved enough with antidepressant medication. Sessions take under 30 minutes, need no anesthesia, and you can drive yourself home.
How EXOMIND Works
EXOMIND uses transcranial magnetic stimulation, often called TMS. A coil placed on the head sends magnetic pulses to an area of the brain involved in mood regulation. The pulses stimulate nerve cells in that area without surgery, implants or medication. You stay awake and alert for the whole session.
EXOMIND Overview
Feeling well is part of looking and feeling your best. EXOMIND gives adults whose depression has not responded enough to medication another option to discuss with their care team. It is FDA cleared for major depressive disorder in adults, including associated anxiety symptoms, and is offered at our practice as part of a broader wellness and medspa menu. It does not replace care from your own physician or therapist.
Preparation and Consultation for EXOMIND
Before treatment, you meet with our team for a medical review. We go over your history, current medications and any metal or electronic implants in or near the head, which can rule EXOMIND out. If it is a good fit, we explain the treatment schedule and answer your questions so you know what to expect.
What Happens During EXOMIND
Getting Settled
You sit in a comfortable chair, fully awake and dressed. No anesthesia or sedation is used.
Coil Positioning
The treatment coil is positioned on your head and the settings are confirmed for your plan.
Magnetic Pulses
The device delivers a series of pulses. Most people feel a tapping sensation on the scalp.
Leaving the Office
A session takes under 30 minutes. You can drive yourself home and go back to your day.
We Accept Financing
Recovery After EXOMIND
Right After Treatment
There is no recovery period. You can work, drive and resume your usual routine.
Possible Side Effects
Some people notice mild scalp discomfort or a headache, which usually eases after the first sessions.
Your Treatment Course
EXOMIND is given as a series of sessions. Your provider sets the schedule with you.
Ongoing Care
Keep working with your physician or therapist and tell us about any change in medication.
When to Expect Results
Response to TMS varies. Some patients notice a change in mood within a few weeks of starting their sessions, while others need the full course. We track how you are feeling at each visit and adjust the plan with you.
Who Is a Good Candidate for EXOMIND?
- You are an adult diagnosed with major depressive disorder.
- Antidepressant medication has not given you enough relief.
- You prefer a noninvasive option you can fit into your day.
- You do not have metal or electronic implants in or near the head.
Key Benefits of EXOMIND
EXOMIND is noninvasive, needs no anesthesia and has no downtime. Sessions are short, you remain awake throughout, and you can drive yourself to and from appointments. It gives patients another option to discuss when medication alone has not been enough.
Cost of EXOMIND
in Atlanta, GA
The cost of EXOMIND in Atlanta, GA averages $300 to $600 per session, in line with cash-pay TMS treatment. The total depends on how many sessions your plan includes. Book a consultation for an accurate quote, and ask about financing.
Why Choose Dr. Lissa Bootstaylor
At Dr. Lissa Plastic Surgery, EXOMIND is offered within a medical practice led by a board-certified physician. You receive a careful medical review before treatment, a private setting and a team that checks in on how you are doing at every visit.
Frequently Asked Questions for EXOMIND
Is EXOMIND FDA cleared?
Yes. EXOMIND is FDA cleared for adults with major depressive disorder who have not improved with antidepressant medication.
Does EXOMIND hurt?
Most people feel a tapping sensation on the scalp. Some notice mild scalp discomfort or a headache early in treatment.
How long is each session?
Under 30 minutes. You stay awake and can drive yourself home.
Will I need to stop my medication?
No. Do not change any medication without your prescribing physician. We review your medications before treatment.
Who should not have EXOMIND?
People with metal or electronic implants in or near the head are usually not candidates. Our medical review checks this before treatment.