Facial Flushing

The operation of endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) described above can also help people with severe attacks of blushing or flushing.  These often occur in stressful situations (such as making a presentation at a meeting) or in crowded environments.  The fear of flushing can make sufferers reclusive and painfully shy.  The success rate for ETS in flushing is slightly lower than for palmar sweating (90% compared with 98%) but when it works the effects are dramatic.