A procedure called blushing surgery can be used to treat severe blushing. If other treatments have failed, this procedure can help relieve blushing pain. This procedure can help people who have to confront public speaking, office meetings, and other social situations in which they may feel uncomfortable.
Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy
ETS is minimally invasive surgery. It reroutes nerves in the chest to relieve blushing and excessive sweating. This procedure involves small incisions under your armpits that target specific sympathetic nerves within the chest. This can reduce excessive blushing and palmar sweating as well as axillary or axillary swelling. This is a simple procedure that can easily be done under general anaesthesia.
Although this procedure may provide relief for some cases, it's not right for everyone. The procedure can lead to severe complications in some patients. Hyperhidrosis can occur in some patients following the procedure. Some patients also experience increased facial sweating. You should take into account your age, medical history, as well as the type and frequency of blushing.
Side effects
Blushing surgery has been used to treat a range of medical conditions, from facial blushing to palmar hyperhidrosis. Blushing surgery can also be used in social phobia to treat a malfunctioning sympathetic nervous system. It can reduce blushing. However, side effects can occur.
The operative technique is minimally invasive and most patients are discharged the same day. Some patients may feel temporary chest pain. Most patients do not require any postoperative wound care. It is possible, but not recommended, to do any physical activity immediately after surgery.
Pre-operative counseling
Pre-operative counseling plays an essential part in your pre-operative care. It is also a critical component of informed consent. Your urologist, along with other healthcare professionals, will inform you about the procedure as well as your post-operative care. Your urologist will provide guidance on diet modifications and possible side effects.
When giving preoperative instructions, make sure that you provide more than just a list of what the patient should do before the procedure. Also, explain why certain steps must be taken. Patients are more likely than others to skip certain steps if it is not explained to them. Patients may not be aware that they need to fast before they have surgery. This can increase their chances of complications. You will decrease anxiety and improve outcomes by giving more details.
Patient satisfaction
These are some of the key factors that can improve patient satisfaction after blushing. Clear and concise communication is an important factor. Because patients want the feeling that they are heard and understood, it is important to communicate clearly. Surgeons should make sure to provide ample time for questions and concerns, as well as a single point of contact for the patient.
Although it may not always be successful, many patients who have undergone the procedure are happy with the outcome. One study examined the potential complications of this procedure. Postoperative Horner’s syndrome was rare in patients who had undergone facial blushing. This was believed to be related to the accurate identification of intrathoracic anatomy during the procedure.