If you struggle with uncontrollable sweating or facial blushing, ETS surgery can offer a permanent solution. Vogue Clinic delivers advanced surgical interventions for people who seek better comfort and self-confidence.
ETS surgery (Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy) is a minimally invasive procedure that treats excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) and severe facial blushing. Our trained physicians perform ETS surgery through delicate nerve cutting or clamping of the sympathetic nerves that control sweat production and facial flushes.
ETS surgery is recommended for individuals with:
- Severe palmar hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating in hands)
- Underarm sweating, known as excessive axillary hyperhidrosis, falls under the criteria for surgical intervention
- Persistent facial blushing causing embarrassment
- The condition is treated when antiperspirants and medications fail to control sweating.
- Discomfort in social or professional settings due to excessive sweat
At Vogue Clinic, we ensure a safe and effective ETS surgery in Pakistan with modern technology. The procedure includes:
- The first step includes a thorough evaluation process between the doctor and patient to determine the current health condition along with medical background.
- Small incisions permit surgeons to perform ETS surgery by using an endoscope as a tiny camera to navigate to specific nerves.
- Nerve clamping or cutting serves as an ETS procedure because it stems the sympathetic nerves to mediate excessive sweating.
- The medical procedure requires 1-2 hours of operation time before patients can return to their regular activities between 1-2 days post-surgery.
Following ETS surgery, most patients experience quick recovery with minimal discomfort.
- The process of hospitalization after ETS surgery leads to a quick release with a maximum stay of 24 hours.
- Our health care professionals indicate that mild chest pain while additional hand dryness resolves itself within several weeks after surgery.
- Regular follow-up appointments allow doctors to check patient progress and healing status later in recovery.
- Avoid strenuous activities for a short period.
While ETS surgery is highly effective, some possible side effects include:
- Compensatory sweating causes increased perspiration to occur in non-surgical areas including the back and thighs.
- Mild chest discomfort will disappear with medication, although it might cause temporary pain.
- A normal side effect of dry hands becomes manageable through regular use of moisturizers.
- The professionals at our clinic present detailed information regarding potential risks together with surgery advantages before performing the procedure.
ETS surgery is performed under general anesthesia, so there is no pain during the procedure. Surgical patients usually experience minimal pain after the operation, which typically fades within a few days.
The surgical operation duration extends from one to two hours as it relies upon the combination of technique and surgical complexity.
ETS surgery permanently reduces excessive sweating in the treated areas, but some compensatory sweating may occur in other regions.
Yes, when performed by experienced surgeons at Vogue Clinic, ETS surgery is safe with minimal risks.
Patients generally return to work after surgery when their healing process is faster than others.
Patients have access to three temporary non-surgical choices which consist of Botox injections and iontophoresis alongside prescription antiperspirants.
If excessive sweating or facial blushing affects your quality of life and other treatments have failed, ETS surgery may be right for you.
