Balloon Compression
Balloon compression is a procedure in which the doctor will insert a needle through to face to an area of the trigeminal nerve. After that, a flexible and thin tube called a catheter is threaded with a balloon, which is inflated with pressure to eliminate the trigeminal nerve and inhibit pain signals. In most cases, this option can help control pain for a period of time. Short-term numbness on the face can be a possible side effect. [8]
