Facial Blushing Testimonials

Dr. Nielson,

Thank you so much for changing my life. I'm sure you can understand how grateful I am that you were able to stop my HH/FB. I'm so much more confident & out-going now and wasn't that way before the ETS. I can do things (like knitting!) that I couldn't do before with sweaty hands. I can wear the clothes/colors that I want to wear. I can shake hands with people without dreading the sweaty palm "wince" when they'd touch my hands. No more red face when speaking in front of people. I could go on & on and I'm sure you've heard this story from many patients.

I wish you nothing but the best. I can't say THANK YOU enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chicago

ear Dr. Nielson and staff,
It has been almost 3 months since my surgery. I was waiting for a while before I wrote this letter to see how I was doing. I wanted to thank you and your staff for changing my life. After 30 years of severe facial and scalp sweating and blushing, I can now say that I feel completely cured. I have been in numerous situations where, in the past, I would be red and sweaty and now, not a drop. I haven't even felt the blushing. It is absolutely amazing. The comp sweating that I have is moderate and only when I'm very hot. I can live with that. That is something I can cover up and deal with. And besides, unless it's very hot, I don't get it. In general, I am completely dry all day at work and I even wear a suit and tie.
This has been a lifesaver for me. I feel like a different person. I can go anywhere and do anything without fear. I am in a profession where I do a lot of public speaking and now I do not have to worry about the embarrassment from sweating.
I took a chance with you Dr. Nielson. I came all the way from VA and you did not let me down. The surgery was so easy, I only took a couple Advil that same night. I am back to running and feeling great. I don't know how to thank you enough. You have an outstanding staff. They made me feel so comfortable and are always there to answer questions. I am recommending you to anyone that is interested. It would be crazy to go to someone else.
Thank you for helping me enjoy life again.
Sincerely, (Patient) PhD

Dr. Nielson,
DOS:  11/29/99

Words can not express the gratitude I have towards Dr. Nielson and his staff.

Having ETS surgery has truly changed my life and has essentially given me a fresh start.  I have suffered from severe social anxiety for a greater part of my 33 years.  My anxiety manifested itself physically through severe facial sweating and blushing.  I was unable to have a conversation or be in a social situation without encountering terrible sweating and anxiety.  On many instances, I have had to excuse myself from a meeting at work, constantly having to come up with intricate stories as to why I suddenly would break out into a severe sweat.  Over the years, I tried a multitude of treatments, medications and doctors -- some with very negative side effects with little to no relief.   I honestly felt hopeless, and both my personal and professional life were suffering.  It was overwhelming - and took over my life.  I considered it a miracle that I happened upon Dr Nielsons website.  I felt like my prayers were answered.  From my first inquiry, Dr Nielsons staff made the entire process both easy and stress free.  I felt like for the first time in my life I was speaking to someone who understood the torment I was going through.  Jane and her counterparts answered all of my questions, and made the entire experience a pleasure.  I can honestly say that my procedure was quick and pain free.  Dr Nielson was a true gentlemen, and his genuine sincerity greatly impressed me.  I was amazed at the immediate results, and I encountered little to no side effects.  As it stands now, my compensatory sweating is minimal to none.  I immediately felt like a new person.  I was able to speak without feeling flush, and the sweating vanished immediately.  My anxiety was all but gone in a matter of days.  Years of suffering and worry - which I do not believe anyone can truly understand unless they experience it themselves - was cured in an instant.  I can now function at work and in my personal life without worry of sweating, blushing or being embarrassed.   Both my relatives and my professional peers have noted a positive change in attitude and performance.  My confidence and strength grows by the day.  I am no longer burdened with doctors or medication (Paxil, Nardil, etc.) - and no longer feel hopeless.  Dr Nielson has changed my life, and I can not find the words to express my ultimate gratitude. (Patient)

To Dr. Nielson & all his staff,
Thank you for all of your help! The ETS procedure has made me a "NEW MAN"! The pain is gone, the redness is 50-60% gone, and I don't BLUSH. The 1st photoderm treatment also went great. Thanks again for your care and support. I"ll never forget APRIL 10, 2002. The day I got my life back!
Always,
(Patient)

Dr Nielson,
This operation (micro ets) was very successful and I am a very, very thankful for all that you did for me. I have received miracle after miracle. I don't BLUSH anymore or have facial sweating. If you need me to testify about how much this operation has helped me, please contact me.
Thank you very much!
(Patient)

Dr Nielson,
Several times I have read reports where people will say "You have changed my life". I never fully understood the full impact of that statement until May 14, 2001. Dr. Nielson, you have indeed changed my life: For all of my life I blushed daily, and every now and then I would have an event stopping blush. It was horrible. Since May 14th when you did your magic, I have not blushed one time. Not one time. I have even put myself into situations that before my surgery would have caused me to severely blush. There are no words to express my gratitude for you life enhancing abilities. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
(Patient)
Wasilla, Alaska

Dear Dr Nielson,
It's been almost a year that I had Micro ETS done for facial blushing mainly, let me tell you that it changed my life! I found a better job, earning more than double of what I was making. I used to work as a sales associate in a Department Store and now I work as a financial sales representative at a bank. I interact daily with a lot of customers, without any problem and I am even the top producer for my sales manager's region! The postop symptoms are compensatory sweating on my feet, (very mild) and mild between my breasts. I used to have compensatory sweating on my back, but it disappeared. I live in Florida and we are on summer, so overall I don't have problems with compensatory sweating. I blush sometimes when I get embarrassed and laugh at the same time, but it happens seldom, I used to blush daily!
Well, thank you Dr. Nielson for the Micro ETS surgery that changed my life and also thank you to your staff that were very kind with me before and after the surgery.
Sincerely,
(Patient)

Dear Dr. Nielson,
Attached please find the one year follow-up for my Micro ETS. It was an amazing one year for me. I am absolutely free from fear of facial blushing and facial sweating. I can enjoy myself and can be myself where ever I am. I am far less reactive to my environment than before. It gives me poise, confidence, and high self-esteem at any occasions. Now I feel like that I have been turning my attitude and effort to compensate the shortcomings from before to a positive one. My physical exercise ability was little affected, except endurance-type exercise under the hot sun; as a matter of fact, I can do more exercise at a gym than before Micro ETS. The only time I have noticed facial sweating is when I eat very spicy food. But it is a moist level, rarely happens, and recedes very quickly. I have CS on my chest and stomach areas, but it is minor. Particularly, when I consider the tradeoffs, my cs is absolutely nothing.
Sincerely,
(Patient)

Dear Dr Nielson, Cheryl, Jane & Peggy,
You all are the most wonderful Dr and office staff I have ever met and talked to. When I first heard of the Micro ETS surgery for facial blushing, I was overjoyed as I had really given up hope on ever being able to lead a normal life. Most people didn't understand how I felt or the embarrassment I endured in any social situation or at work or even getting together with family.
It was a miracle that my friend Kathy saw the Micro ETS surgery on TV and recorded it for me. The young man they did the surgery on told how his life had changed after the surgery and he also told how he felt when the blushing would start and it was just how I felt. Cheryl, Jane and Peggy, each one of you have made me feel so comfortable when talking to you over the phone. You show so much care and concern. I just wished I could have met each one of you personally and then thanked you for all of the help you gave me. This is one week after surgery and my hands feel so warm but the best part is I have not had the hot facial blushing. I still get a little red if I get anxious or embarrassed but I know it will get better each day.
Thank you,
(Patient)

Dr. Nielson,
I just completed the 3 month post-surgery survey and wanted to take a minute to again thank you and your staff for the friendly and professional support I received while undergoing ETS. Traveling across the country alone to have surgery by someone I had never met made me a bit nervous. However, both yourself and the nurses at the hospital made me feel comfortable and confident that I was doing the right thing. The results have been dramatic. My whole life I suffered from severe facial blushing. My face would turn a dark red whenever I experienced even the slightest degree of emotion, such as anger, embarrassment, nervousness, etc. Even if I just laughed with friends, my face would turn red. I spent time in therapy (no help), I also tried the SSRI's (a little help, but major side effects). The results of this was that I was left with few professional options. Many times at work I would begin to work with someone building trust and a professional relationship, but as soon as they saw me turn bright red, they would lose all respect for me. This left me with few career options except to continue life working alone in a cubicle. The effect was equally devastating on my personal life. I always kept quite and avoided contact with people. I was fearful that I might experience some small degree of embarrassment, anger or other emotion that would turn my face red. I hesitated over a year on whether to have the surgery or not, but now I can honestly say that having this surgery was the best decision I ever made. I was concerned about the possible side effects. Despite what I heard of possible problems, the only symptom I've encountered is that I have some minor compensatory sweating in the summer months here in Southern California. This is a small price to pay to be free of this condition. During the first 4-6 weeks after the surgery I saw a reduction of about 90% in both the frequency and severity of the facial blushing. I'd now say the reduction is > 95% mainly because of the increased confidence I have. My face will become slightly red if I become very angry or very embarrassed, but this will quickly fade. This seems to me to be completely 'normal' and is something that I consider insignificant. The best result of the surgery is that I can now be myself when I'm around people. I don't have to worry about experiencing a small degree of anger or embarrassment that might turn my face purple. I'm now able to lead a full social and professional life. Before speaking with your office, none of the health care professionals I spoke with understood or even recognized this as a medical condition. Thank you and your staff for the professional and friendly treatment I received while undergoing this procedure. Sincerely,
(Patient)

Dear Dr. Nielson,
It's been almost two months since my surgery and I wanted to let you know how truly thankful I am to you for changing my life. The results have surpassed my greatest hopes and expectations. I've gone from blushing two times a week to virtually no blushing at all. In addition, for the first time in my life, my hands are warm to the touch and have a healthy color. All this without any major side effects. After years of searching for a solution, it was miraculous that I found a physician so knowledgeable and caring. I only hope that others in my previous situation become aware of the great work that you do for your patients. All the best,
(Patient)

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