Blushing surgery is a procedure that can help those who are suffering from severe blushing. This can alleviate the discomfort and pain caused by blushing. This procedure is helpful for people who are uncomfortable in situations like public speaking, office meetings or any other social situation.
Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS)
ETS is a minimally-invasive surgery that reroutes some nerves in your chest to alleviate blushing or excessive sweating. The procedure uses small incisions below the armpits to target certain sympathetic nerves in your chest. This can reduce excessive blushing and palmar sweating as well as axillary or axillary swelling. It's a straightforward procedure that can be carried out under general anesthesia.
Although this procedure may provide relief for some cases, it's not right for everyone. There are some cases where the procedure causes severe complications. After the procedure, some patients may experience hyperhidrosis. Some patients experience increased facial swelling. Consider your age, medical history and type of blushing before you decide on an endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy.
Side effects
Blushing surgery can be used for a wide range of medical conditions. These include palmar hyperhidrosis and facial blushing. However, it can also be used to treat social phobia, which is caused by a malfunction of the sympathetic nervous system. While this procedure can help reduce blushing, it can also have negative side effects.
The operative technique is minimally invasive and most patients are discharged the same day. Some patients may experience temporary pain in the chest. Postoperative wound care is not required by most patients. It is possible, but not recommended, to do any physical activity immediately after surgery.
Pre-operative counseling
Pre-operative counseling can be a crucial part of your post-operative care. It is also essential for informed consent. Your urologist will explain the procedure to you and provide postoperative care. Additionally, you will receive guidance about diet modification and side effects.
Don't just give the patient a list. You should also give an explanation of why certain steps are necessary. Patients will skip steps more often if they don't know the reason behind them. For example, they may not understand that they must fast before surgery, which can increase their risks of complications. You can reduce anxiety and improve the outcome by providing more information.
Patient satisfaction
A few key factors can increase patient satisfaction after blushing surgery. One of the most important factors is clear, concise communication. Patients want to feel heard and understood. Surgeons should make sure to provide ample time for questions and concerns, as well as a single point of contact for the patient.
While the procedure is not always successful, most patients who undergo it are satisfied with the results. One study looked at the complications following this surgery. Patients who underwent facial blushing surgery had a low incidence of Horner's syndrome after the procedure. This could be due to the precise identification of intrathoracic anatomy during surgery.