Easing back in to life after Micro ETS

Over the past 6 months:
"I have been easing into life with a non blushing face, but at same time working with compensatory sweating. But overall its been a really good change for me. It's so nice not having to worry about my face going beat red whenever I don't expect it. It's made me more relaxed at work and in my social life for sure. Sometimes I still expect it to blush and it doesn't generally. Also though- even if I do blush I can't feel it and that's huge I think to having the blushing die down very quickly and not get worse like it used to. I'm very happy with the facial results. Yes of course I wish there was not compensatory sweating- but I think that's the lesser of two evils!"

Blushing improved after Micro ETS

Six months since having Micro ETS surgery, "facial blushing/sweating has been greatly diminished, which naturally reduces the crippling anxiety that always accompanies it. It has been a blessing for which I am so grateful."

I am very satisfied with the recovery time. Compensatory sweating occurs. The areas affected are the legs/back, but no real problem. It is manageable."

6 months after Micro ETS, Life has changed so much

>> "I no longer need to give myself the run down of all the possible things that could - and inevitably would - go wrong while out in the public, whether for social purposes, business or otherwise.
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>> If I run into someone on the street or the grocery store, I actually get to enjoy the encounter without a second though about myself as opposed to prior to the surgery when I would notice my face starting to feel really hot while people looked at me very strangely, many asking what was wrong or if I was sick.
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>> Also, my fingers/hands no longer lose color and go numb or are chronic shades of purple and blue. In severe weather (I live in New York) one or two fingers might turn white, but it has to be extreme conditions. Prior to the surgery if it dipped below 70 or the sun went behind the clouds I would lose all color in my hands and they would be essentially useless because I had minimal feeling in my hands (similar to if one had been sitting on their hands and had them "fall asleep") and would struggle excessively to do things such as get keys out of my purse or be able to properly use them. I felt terrified because I could hardly do the simplest of tasks while outdoors the majority of the time. It was paralyzing.
No compensatory sweating either."

Micro ETS changed her life

"My daughter is 15, and prior to micro ETS was very hesitant to shake other people's hands or handle anything that might reveal all the sweat she left behind. After the surgery, things are so different. Her hands are warmer and completely dry. She has more self confidence in social settings and is not timid about touching glass, keyboards, or any hard surface for that matter. Micro ETS has made a positive impact on her life and we are truly grateful for Dr. Nielson!"

Pain gone and fingers are warm following Micro ETS

Six months ago, Micro ETS was performed for severe Raynaud's (cold hands and fingers, often quite pale - cold - painful).

Patient experience a Very Satisfying improvement and now enjoys warm and pain free hands and fingers.  Recovery time was fast at around one week.  Compensatory sweating is moderate on his lower back.  

"Since my surgery I have not had any pain in my fingers.  The sore I had is gone and I have not had any other sores.  I have full use of my hands."

"I can go to any meeting any time with no worry of facial blushing"

Six months after Micro ETS, patient reports:

"compensatory sweating on the chest, legs it's not that bad."

Life changed after Micro ETS —> "i have developed a lot of confidence now that i can go to any meeting any time with no worry of facial blushing.

I feel normal"

Minimal sweating even if exercising so I am very happy!

after Micro ETS, patient reports: "in many ways I am living life for the first time! Things actually feel different, which I didn't expect. I am enjoying shaking people's hands, which I used to dread. One of my new favorite things to do is to put lotion on my hands, which I could never do. I'm so happy! My only regret is not having had this surgery sooner!!! My resting heart rate did drop from about 68 to 54 after surgery, but I am still able to get my heart rate up when exercising, so it hasn't been a problem."

Raynaud's (cold fingers) improved after Micro ETS (now warm).

Life has changed after ETS: "I no longer worry about my sweating hands or avoid certain situations because of them. I am much more confident at work, and social outings and when meeting new people. This surgery has improved my life 100%! Thank you so much, Dr. Nielson!"

"No more blushing" & hands are even warm after Micro ETS

Six months after Micro ETS this patient shares this:
"I am so much more comfortable because I don't blush anymore. I can go out in public, and attend meetings at work, without having a blushing meltdown. To me it is a miracle that a medical procedure was able to completely cure my extreme case of idiopathic craniofacial erythema. Before the surgery, I also had Raynaud's phenomenon (although that is not why I decided to go forward with the surgery), and that condition has been completed cured as well. My hands are no longer cold, and I feel much more confident shaking people's hands."

"My Hands are warmer than everyone in the office"

Very satisfied 6 months after Micro ETS: "I used to avoid shaking hands but sometimes it was inevitable and was embarrassing. Now, I shake hands without the stress of shaking wet hands. Am more confident and have no stress about it. My hands are warmer than everyone in the office and since I don't sweat in my underarms and my palms and just a little in my feet, my body is able to have more control over my body temperature."

6 Months later--> Sweating of Hands and Feet improved after Micro ETS

My hands are no longer cold while exercising. Holding cold objects is no longer painful. The procedure was for my hands but it also helped my feet. I had to wear orthoditcs because my arches weren't strong enough and I couldn't gain strength in them. Ive started to be able to do many activities without orthoditcs and am working to keep that up. I still have hyperhydrosis in my feet, but they also do not change color or swell in the shower.

One Year after Micro ETS

Blushing is improved, hands remain warm and are no longer cold. Not experiencing cs (compensatory sweating).
Micro ETS has allowed me to join committees and expand my role in my career beyond anything I could have ever imagined. I am SO grateful I did this procedure!!!!!! The facial blushing was so bad that my Raynaud's was a secondary problem. Having good circulation to my hands throughout the cold winters has been amazing. I have been very happy with the results!!!

Six Months later -->

How life changed since having ETS: "As time goes by I am slowly starting to forget that I ever had the condition. I am immensely satisfied with the results. The sweating in my hands is stopped 100%. I still have nightmares, though, that the condition has returned. It was two or three times a week at first, but now it's maybe once a week or less. I am far more confident in social and professional situations. I'm no longer the shy or reticent one, hanging back and dreading to be noticed or approached. I can wear nice clothes without having to wonder if the fabric will withstand the sweating. I can attend trade shows and conferences where I meet many people at a time. My church experience is greatly enhanced, not having to make apologies for the wet hands and such. I can go on and on. Others have mentioned the change in me, which continues to manifest over time. I am grateful for the procedure and I cannot overstate the benefits of having gone through with it."

IMPROVED --> Blushing - Face/scalp Sweating - Raynaud’s of the hands

61 year old man from Tennessee reports how his life changed after Micro ETS.

"I am much less worried about facial blushing and sweating when I perform as a singer or public speaker.  

Compensatory sweating occurs on my lower legs & lower back. Not serious at all.

 It has been a wonderful blessing! Thank you."

18 Months after Micro ETS --> Life has been more enjoyable without sweaty hands!

My whole life has been more enjoyable without the trauma and anxiety due to sweating hands. I can shake hands and meet people and interact without worrying about my sweaty hands. I lived with it affecting daily living until I was 60 years old. Compensatory sweating on the lower chest and back occurs. Very satisfied, even with the degree of compensatory sweating.

6 Months after Micro ETS --> Life has been more enjoyable without sweaty hands!

60 year old woman from TN shares:  "My whole life has been more enjoyable without the trauma and anxiety due to sweating hands. I can shake hands and meet people and interact without worrying about my sweaty hands. I lived with it affecting daily living until I was 60 years old. Compensatory sweating on the lower chest and back occurs."
Very satisfied, even with the degree of compensatory sweating.

7 years of suffering with wet hands GONE --> Dry after Micro ETS

21 yr old woman tried "everything" (Drysol, Botox injections, Iontophoresis and oral medications) for 7 years to stop her wet hands, but nothing worked for her. She decided to have Micro ETS and her hands became dry immediately. She shares the following as to how her life has changed since having Micro ETS: "It has affected me in everything I do on a daily basis from driving to writing. I can hold hands for a long period of time and no worry about them sweating, and I feel more confident talking with my hands to other people now that I have had the surgery. It was changed my life in a very positive way!" She also reports that she doesn't experience any compensatory sweating at all.
(an example of wet hands changing to dry hands is below)

How a woman's life changed after Micro ETS.

"I am able to perform my job functions with almost no blushing. I can have tough conversations with my leaders and present information to my team members with more confidence. Dr Nielson is great at what he does and took time to be by my side during recovery."

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