Is Surgery the Answer to Your Blushing Problem?
Many of us suffer from unwanted and uncontrollable blushing. Considering surgery as an option to stop this problem should be done only after major research into all of the available options. Only once you have attempted other solutions for your problem, should you truly consider surgery. While it is safe and can be effective, it should be considered a last resort.
While there are instances where surgery is the only effective solution, there are many viable alternatives that you and your physician should consider first. Sometimes, simply modifying your diet or taking prescription medication may help. Other examples of alternative treatment include hypnotherapy and psychological therapy. As with any condition, these treatments could prove to be the effective solution to the problem. Since they are not as extreme as surgery, the wisest course of action would be to look into these treatments first. When all else has failed, that should be the time to consider surgery.
ETS, or endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy, is an easy surgical procedure that is not generally accompanied by a lot of pain. The side effects are minimal to nonexistent. The rate of success for this procedure is very high. It can truly reduce episodes of excessive blushing. You should, however, give the surgery very serious consideration before you choose to undergo it. Any surgery, no matter how safe, comes with its share of risks.
Any time you undergo surgery, you may need a general anesthetic. This is usually the riskiest part of any surgery as it puts the patient "to sleep." Once the patient is under, your surgeon will make two small incisions in your armpit area. These incisions will permit the surgeon to insert the necessary equipment to perform your procedure. In order to gain access to the necessary nerve area, along the outer side of the spine, your surgeon will collapse one of your lungs. This will provide the surgeon with an easier reach to the necessary area.
Next, the surgeon locates the problematic nerves and severs them, effectively cutting off the impulses which signal the body to blush spontaneously. The lung is then re-inflated and the same procedure is done on the other side of the patient's body. The procedure is a simple one and after this is completed, the patient will be discharged and ready to go home.
There are a couple of side effects to consider, among other concerns that the surgeon may address during the consultation. One is that this procedure can cause your heart to beat a little differently. Also, because this procedure effects how sweat flows out of the armpits, you may experience some excess perspiration in other parts of the body. While modifications to this surgery have prevented much of this from happening, it can sometimes be an issue for a small percentage of patients.
There can also be a slight chance of a pneumo-thorax, or air bubble caught in the chest cavity as a result of a procedure. Also, complications can emerge from being under general anesthesia, however they are no more likely than with any other kind of surgery.
As we stated previously, this type of surgical procedure should be a last resort option. Surgery is a major undertaking and you should not consider it lightly. If you have tried all of the other available methods fro treating your excessive blushing, though, surgery may be the right option for you. There are multiple options to treat your problem. You may have to combine two or more methods to achieve the desired effect. There is hope for stopping your excessive blushing.
It is crucial that you consult with your doctor and evaluate all possible kinds of treatments that may be used to manage your spontaneous blushing. If equally effective methods can be used to treat blushing, these should be chosen first unless otherwise specified by your doctor. If you are unable to explore other treatments for some reason, or they do not prove to work, then talk to your physician about surgery. However, it is important for your well-being to go through the necessary process to ensure that your undergo treatment that is both safe and effective.
While there are instances where surgery is the only effective solution, there are many viable alternatives that you and your physician should consider first. Sometimes, simply modifying your diet or taking prescription medication may help. Other examples of alternative treatment include hypnotherapy and psychological therapy. As with any condition, these treatments could prove to be the effective solution to the problem. Since they are not as extreme as surgery, the wisest course of action would be to look into these treatments first. When all else has failed, that should be the time to consider surgery.
ETS, or endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy, is an easy surgical procedure that is not generally accompanied by a lot of pain. The side effects are minimal to nonexistent. The rate of success for this procedure is very high. It can truly reduce episodes of excessive blushing. You should, however, give the surgery very serious consideration before you choose to undergo it. Any surgery, no matter how safe, comes with its share of risks.
Any time you undergo surgery, you may need a general anesthetic. This is usually the riskiest part of any surgery as it puts the patient "to sleep." Once the patient is under, your surgeon will make two small incisions in your armpit area. These incisions will permit the surgeon to insert the necessary equipment to perform your procedure. In order to gain access to the necessary nerve area, along the outer side of the spine, your surgeon will collapse one of your lungs. This will provide the surgeon with an easier reach to the necessary area.
Next, the surgeon locates the problematic nerves and severs them, effectively cutting off the impulses which signal the body to blush spontaneously. The lung is then re-inflated and the same procedure is done on the other side of the patient's body. The procedure is a simple one and after this is completed, the patient will be discharged and ready to go home.
There are a couple of side effects to consider, among other concerns that the surgeon may address during the consultation. One is that this procedure can cause your heart to beat a little differently. Also, because this procedure effects how sweat flows out of the armpits, you may experience some excess perspiration in other parts of the body. While modifications to this surgery have prevented much of this from happening, it can sometimes be an issue for a small percentage of patients.
There can also be a slight chance of a pneumo-thorax, or air bubble caught in the chest cavity as a result of a procedure. Also, complications can emerge from being under general anesthesia, however they are no more likely than with any other kind of surgery.
As we stated previously, this type of surgical procedure should be a last resort option. Surgery is a major undertaking and you should not consider it lightly. If you have tried all of the other available methods fro treating your excessive blushing, though, surgery may be the right option for you. There are multiple options to treat your problem. You may have to combine two or more methods to achieve the desired effect. There is hope for stopping your excessive blushing.
It is crucial that you consult with your doctor and evaluate all possible kinds of treatments that may be used to manage your spontaneous blushing. If equally effective methods can be used to treat blushing, these should be chosen first unless otherwise specified by your doctor. If you are unable to explore other treatments for some reason, or they do not prove to work, then talk to your physician about surgery. However, it is important for your well-being to go through the necessary process to ensure that your undergo treatment that is both safe and effective.
About the Author:
Author Terry Brennan has published articles about how to stop blushing, including information about blushing surgery and other cures.
