Nail Surgery
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NAIL SURGERY
Nail surgery is the removal of all of the toenail or part of the nail. We will administer a local anesthetic so the procedure will be painless. After the nail is removed, a chemical may be applied to the exposed nail bed to prevent regrowth by destroying the nail cells.
When to seek treatment of an ingrown toenail?
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pain if pressure is placed on the toe
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inflammation of the skin at the end of the toe
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a build-up of fluid in the area surrounding the toe
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an overgrowth of skin around the affected toe
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bleeding
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white or yellow pus coming from the affected area
An Example Of An Ingrown Toenail
There are two options of nail surgery available:
1. Partial nail avulsion is a very effective and commonly used operation for treating ingrown toenails.
A local anaesthetic is used to numb your toe and the edges of your toenail are cut away. A chemical called phenol is applied to the affected area to prevent the nail growing back and becoming ingrown in the future.
2. Total nail avulsions are similar to partial avulsions, except the entire nail is removed.
After your toenail has been removed, you’ll have an indentation where your nail used to be. However, it's perfectly safe for you not to have a toenail.
For further information from the NHS regarding anaesthesia please click this link:
Our qualified podiatrists are here to help
If you have any questions regarding any form of nail surgery whether partial or full please do not hesitate to contact us on:
0161 432 3787
or you can email us at footparlour@hotmail.com
