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Nail Surgery
Nail Surgery - Painful
Toenails?
What conditions benefit
from nail surgery?
• Ingrown Toenails
• Infected Toenails
• Deformed Toenails
• Thick Toenails
• Painful Toenails
Is it painful?
Nail surgery is carried out
painlessly under local anaesthetic. This is
achieved by using an anaesthetic
injection similar to that used by dentists.
What does it involve? A
small piece of nail is removed from the side that is problematic and a
chemical is applied to prevent that piece of nail growing back again.
Sometimes the degree of
nail problem means that we remove the whole
nail.
Can I work?
You can usually go back to
work the day afterwards. You simply need to remember to keep your toe
protected.
How long does it take to
heal?
The nail usually heals up
over a period of 4 – 8 weeks if you follow all the advice given to you. Over
this period we see you for re-dressings to ensure everything is healing well.
Cost
The Nail surgery package
includes the nail surgery and three redressing appointments.
The cost is variable
depending on the amount of surgery and number of
toes involved.
Advice before your
appointment:
• Remember to have
something small to eat before your appointment
• The procedure will last
approximately 1 hour
• Please bring some loose
shoes or sandals with you for your own comfort
• Please arrange some form
of transport home. You should not plan on
driving yourself, taking public
transport or walking
• Plan the day so you can
go home and rest with your feet up
• You will have your first
redressing appointment a few days after the surgery. It is essential that
you attend all re-dressings
Contact us today to book an appointment or
to find out more about the treatments we offer.
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