How Does Nail Surgery Help?
Nail Surgery offers a permanent solution by removing the problem portion, or the whole nail if recommended, and preventing it from regrowing.
Podiatrists are uniquely trained to perform this treatment, so you can attend familiar and comfortable surroundings for your care.
It is carried out under local anaesthetic, so the procedure itself is painless. We use a technique that is minimally invasive, to promote quick healing. It usually takes about an hour to complete, and the numbness will last approximately 1 further hour.
What happens after?
There will be an amount of post operative self-care to undertake following the procedure, some of which will take place in our clinic, and some at home. You will be fully instructed and well-stocked in materials.
Our treatment packages mean that we take care of our nail surgery patients from beginning to end. We even audit our results to ensure we maintain the high success rate that we are proud of. The nail surgery process can present a slight upheaval to daily life in the short term, but it is well worth the effort for a long-term pain free outcome! Talk to us about assessment for Nail Surgery.
Nail Bracing
As an alternative to the above procedure, bracing works in a very gentle way to gradually lessen the curvature of a nail.
We use a brace system by RUCK which is applied to the surface of the nail near the base. It puts slight tension on the edges, pulling them upward gradually.
After 3 months, a new brace is applied to the new nail growth and so the process continues until the desired shape is achieved. It is a slow process but completely painless. It is not suitable for all nails so please chat to us about your individual circumstances.
What happens during a Nail Surgery?
There will be an amount of post operative self-care to undertake following the procedure, some of which will take place in our clinic, and some at home. You will be fully instructed and well-stocked in materials.
Our treatment packages mean that we take care of our nail surgery patients from beginning to end. We even audit our results to ensure we maintain the high success rate we are proud of.
The nail surgery process can present a slight upheaval to daily life in the short term, but it is well worth the effort for a long-term pain free outcome!
Talk to us about assessment for Nail Surgery!
There are a number of key benefits to podiatry, including:
Confidence in being able to walk comfortably
Screening for health conditions such as diabetes and irregular heartbeat
Foot health is monitored closely and changes reported
Knowledge of pharmaceutical effects on foot health
Only non-medical profession trained in nail surgery
Identify effect of systemic disease on foot health and function
Dermatology trained, including verruca treatment
Trained in CPR and defibrillation and anaphylaxis
Wound care trained, including diabetic wounds
Access to supply and administer relevant prescription-only medicines, e.g. antibiotics and antifungals
Trained in assessing and rehabilitating mechanical function of the lower limb and prescription of orthoses
Reassurance that the professional is regulated and registered, and training kept up-to-date
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