StopBlushing

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Surgery For Blushing

We all blush from time to time, but when it becomes a real problem it is natural to want to do something about it.

One of the methods that is used to reduce the degree of blushing suffered by some people is surgery. ETS surgery, as it is known, is the only surgery for blushing technique that is used - and it is reserved only for the most severe cases. This is because it is invasive just like any other surgery, and it won't be attempted or even considered until and unless every other method is tried first.

What is ETS surgery?

ETS stands for endoscopic transthoracic sympathectomy. It is a very long name for a basic procedure which is often done via keyhole surgery - hence the endoscopic part of the name.

If you read up about ETS surgery you will notice that it is performed for excess sweating as well as for excessive blushing. What happens is that the nerves which result in blushing are cut - meaning that you will no longer blush in future.

While the operation is usually reasonably successful, there are side effects which need to be borne in mind if you are going to consider surgery for blushing. There is a separate article on this website which goes into this area in more detail.

There are two methods that are used during this procedure, and it can depend on the surgeon as to which one is used. Some will cut the sympathetic nerve completely, while others will clip it. In the latter case the operation can be reversed, although there is no guarantee of this being possible.

What does ETS surgery cost?

If you are thinking about having surgery for blushing, it is good to be aware of the potential cost of ETS surgery. Many insurance companies will cover this type of surgery, but it does of course pay to find out in advance whether this is the case with your own company.

If you do need to pay then you will be looking at a price of several thousand dollars. The price does of course vary depending on where you go and what surgeon you see, but prices that are quoted are typically along the lines of around $16,000. It can be more than this however; and the lowest amount found through research was around the $7,500 mark.

In short, it is an expensive and important decision to make.

In conclusion

ETS surgery for blushing is clearly an expensive and difficult decision to make. It definitely pays to do your research on the subject, since some people have reported all kinds of side effects as a result of having the operation. This is one of the reasons why you shouldn't give serious consideration to it unless your blushing is extremely evident and you have exhausted all the other possibilities there are for reducing the effects of blushing that you are feeling.

Regardless of whether you have the nerve cut or clamped, there can be side effects which may make you decide to try something else instead of surgery for blushing.