Dr. Nielson’s Micro ETS technique
is less invasive because the T2 ganglion is not disturbed in
any way. He has found over the years that by sparing the ganglia,
side effects may be less likely.
Compensatory sweating is the most common side effect reported
by many patients. Severe compensatory sweating that can
soak through clothing may develop in some patients.
The tolerance of compensatory sweating is patient dependent.
Some tolerate severe sweating while others do not tolerate
even mild compensatory sweating. It is difficult to predict
pre-operatively. Some medications may help lessen the severity
of compensatory sweating post operatively. Overweight patients
may experience more compensatory sweating.
Phantom sweating, where the
patient feels the sensations of sweating but is not actually
sweating, typically resolves in 1 to 3 weeks after surgery.
Significant reduction in sweating
of the upper chest/back, hands, face/head.
Heat Intolerance
Facial hyperpyrexia or facial blushing
Numbness of the skin (intercostal nerve injury)
Possible failure to improve symptoms
Possible regeneration of the nerve
Infection
Dry face, dry mouth, dry eyes
