If conservative methods to resolve your ingrown toenail have failed, you may be suitable for a partial or total nail avulsion.

Nail surgery is also an option for recalcitrant fungal or damaged nails that have not responded to topical or oral antifungals or conservative methods.

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Retronychia is a different type of ingrowing toenail. This is typically second to trauma, and the nail is ingrown at the cuticle (rather than the side/s).  If conservative methods have not rectified the problem, surgery to remove the nail (total nail avulsion without phenolisation) can be performed.  NB: this procedure is cheaper as phenolisation is not required. Please get in touch for more information.

 

The surgery is performed under local anaesthetic and a portion of, or the entire, nail is removed and treated chemically to prevent regrowth.  The pros and cons of each option will be discussed with you during your Initial Assessment. 

 

The price includes the surgery, as much communication pre- and post-surgery as you require, dressings to cover you for two weeks post-surgery (dressing the toe/s every other day), two follow-up appointments and a waterproof dressing protector to keep your dressings dry (you mustn't get your foot/feet wet whilst they are healing).

Your safety is absolutely paramount. As an additional precaution, and to ensure the highest level of care, I have another experienced and highly qualified podiatrist present for the procedure. You can rest assured that you are in two pairs of expert hands.

 

Please note: two follow-up dressing appointments (24-48 hrs after the procedure, and 2 weeks post-procedure) must be arranged in advance. Video follow-ups are available for your convenience. Further home-use dressings are NOT included in this fee.  Additional home dressing packs can be purchased separately, or the components can be found here. 

If you're not sure whether this is the right treatment for you, do get in touch on 07902407228 (or use the chat box on the left of the site) and let's discuss your options.