Ingrowing Toenail treatments
An ingrowning toenail occurs when a toenail impacts the surrounding skin, often leading to pain and infection.
The problem can be treated conservatively, or with a simple procedure as a permanent fix.
Anaesthetic
The is numbed with local anaesthetic 
Removal
The offending nail margin is removed.
Sodium hydroxide is used to prevent the nail margin from regrowing
Cauterisation
Nail Surgery Frequently Asked Questions
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The local anaesthetic injection involved some discomfort, but is over quickly.
The procedure is painless.
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After the procedure the patient is able to walk out of the clinic.
Panadol is usually enough for any pain relief.
We usually recommend 2-3 days without shoes, and 1 week off from sport.
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Our results are guaranteed.
We use Sodium hydroxide to cauterise the nail margin, which produces a faster recovery.
We perform over 100 of the procedures every year.
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One healed, cosmetics are generally unaffected.
Some nail irregularity may be present for several months as the existing nail grows out.
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The cost for the removed of one nail margin is $400.00
Every additional nail margin is $50.00
For example, the removal of both sides of one nail is $450.00
Removal of both sides of both big toes would be $500.00
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Yes.
Patients can book in for the procedure as their first visit.
Alternatively, an initial consultation can be booked to discuss options.