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Nail Surgery For Ingrown Nails 

Why do I need nail surgery?​

An ingrown nail can be painful and become infected.​

Sometimes the only option is to remove the offending part of the nail, or in some cases the whole nail. When the toe heals the nail has a straight edge that no longer grows in, or the whole nail is permanently removed.

Cost. - From £490

This price includes

  • The procedure.

  • All the  dressings you will need.

  • Follow up checks. 

  • Any letters required for employers or school.

​How do we do it?​​

  • We administer a small anaesthetic injection into the toe to completely numb it.​

  • We remove the side  of the nail or the entire nail.​

  • A chemical called phenol is applied to kill the nail growth cells​.

  • We dress the toe with a large bandage.

  • The next day we replace the dressing and advise you on how to look after it at home with redressing it.

  • We see you another 1 or 2 times to ensure it is healing well.

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FAQs​

  • Does the nail grow back?                                                               The aim is for it to not grow back. Although we cannot give you a 100% guarantee the nail wont grow back it is reported to be 98% effective and  at the clinic we very rarely see regrowth.​                   

  • How long does it take to heal?                                                   Most people find it takes 4-6 weeks to completely heal.                 

  • Will I need time off work?                                                        Generally not, we suggest 2-3 days resting the foot and not walking  around too much, after which most people will be able to continue normal life.                                                                         

  • Will I be able to exercise?                                                         

  • Some exercise would be fine dependant on what sort.

  • Football and exercise that would cause trauma we advise against, likewise swimming would not be advised.

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