Nail surgery is the surgical complete or partial removal of severe or returning ingrown and fungal toenails under local anaesthetic. It is usually offered when a patient presents with a problematic ingrown toenail that is causing them a lot of discomfort. If the nail cannot be managed conservatively through regular podiatry visits, nail surgery is considered.
Nail surgery may sometimes be offered if the nail is damaged due to a fungal infection.
Nail surgery will be offered depending on a patient's age and general health. A full assessment prior to surgery will determine a patient's suitability for surgery.
If following an assessment a patient is deemed suitable for nail surgery, the following procedure will be followed:
Nail surgery is extremely effective and has many benefits, they include:
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