Fryern Foot Care Clinic

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.

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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 will 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 that 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 would advice against, likewise swimming would not be advised.

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