• Ingrowing nails can be a painful condition which occurs when the side of the nail penetrates the surrounding skin.  Secondary infections develop making the area even more sensitive and inflamed. Infection can spread causing health issues and needs professional Podiatric treatment.
  • Nail surgery is a routine procedure which involves partial removal of the problematic nail carried out under local anaesthesia.  It is customary to return to the clinic for re-dressing and review to monitor healing after the procedure.
  • Corns and other skin lesions can grow under nails and yet are easily and painlessly removed by an experienced Podiatrist at the Gait and Posture centre.
  • Fungal infections can also be painful and cause discolouration and thickening of the nail and are characteristically treated topically and/or systemically.

FAQ's related to Toenail Treatment & Surgery

Toenail Treatment

  • How do you treat Fungal Nail infections?

    • A fungal nail infection occurs when a fungus attacks the nail itself, or the skin under the nail, called the nail bed. 
    • Fungal nail infections are not usually painful at first, but if left untreated the infection may spread and cause complications, particularly if you have diabetes or a weakened immune system.
    • If your toenails have become thick, discoloured or uncomfortable, we can treat this by thinning the nail or by removing it completely and painlessly with or without a local anaesthetic.
    • Fungal nail infections can recur.

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