Break Free from Shyness: Innovative Surgery for Facial Blushing - Neurology

Sympathetic nerve block procedure

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Hello Doctor: Please take a moment to read this article! A surgical procedure invented in Spain can treat shyness and blushing.
Many people are naturally shy, especially in public situations, where they turn red as soon as they speak.
Spanish doctors believe that blushing due to shyness is a condition that can lead to psychological distress, creating an inescapable and unbearable fear that leaves patients feeling constantly insecure, with some even contemplating suicide.
However, doctors in Spain have begun to treat the symptoms of blushing due to shyness through surgery.
As early as 1995, Spanish doctors started this research, and over 500 individuals have undergone this surgical treatment, achieving a success rate of 94%.
The hospitals leading this surgical approach, Bellvitge University Hospital and Clínic Hospital, recently held a seminar on treating blushing due to shyness.
Dr.
Callejas from Bellvitge University Hospital stated that while there is currently a lack of statistical data on this patient population, it is estimated that 3 out of every 200 people experience blushing due to shyness.
Although not everyone who blushes from shyness requires surgery, this treatment can alleviate suffering for many.
According to Dr.
Callejas, the procedure involves making a small incision of a few millimeters in the patient's armpit, through which an endoscope is inserted to separate the nerve ganglia of the sympathetic nervous system located in the armpit.
These nerve ganglia control sweating and the reddening of the face and neck.
The surgery typically lasts about 20 minutes, results in minimal scarring, and patients are usually discharged within 24 hours.
Nonetheless, the surgery must be performed by a thoracic surgeon.
Dr.
Moya from Bellvitge University Hospital shared that he had treated a patient who experienced severe psychological issues due to blushing, nervousness, and sweating when speaking to strangers, leading to irritability, fear, and even suicidal thoughts.
Psychological treatment had not resolved the underlying issue.
After surgery, the patient quickly alleviated his "mental burden." A man who recently underwent the treatment stated, "Since the surgery, I have not experienced uncontrollable blushing.
My life has completely changed.
I go out more often, feel no fear, and no longer worry about how I should behave or where I should look; I no longer see others as a threat; I no longer keep my head down." Currently, this surgical treatment for blushing due to shyness is covered by Spain's social security system.
"Because this is not cosmetic surgery, but rather a common issue that affects people's health." I have consulted a psychologist and read many articles online.
I understand this is a personality issue, similar to the psychological condition mentioned in the article! I feel this article is about me! Consulting a psychologist has been ineffective! I...
am truly unhappy and uncomfortable...
I...
want to live a normal life! Hello Doctor: Is there a way to perform this type of surgery in Taiwan? This is what I need! Thank you.
Doctor, I apologize for bothering you: Thank you for reading the above article.
I feel my psychological condition is worsening.
Watching my friends settle down and start families while I am still alone at my age is distressing! If I can only continue to escape, I would choose death! I want surgery; I no longer want to live this painful life! Please help me, Doctor! Thank you!

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333, 20~29 year old female. Ask Date: 2009/04/27