INGROWN TOENAIL SURGERY

What happens during
ingrown toenail surgery?

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Top-down left foot with five toes and an ingrown big toenail

Assessment

We thoroughly assess your overall health, discuss treatment options and explain the procedure.

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Top-down left foot with five clearly visible toesSyringe pointing toward the base of the big toe

Local anaesthetic

A small injection numbs the toe for the procedure.

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Zoomed view of the big toe and forefoot used in the assessment and anaesthetic tilesPodiatry nail nippers with the cutting jaws pointed toward the toenail

Nail edge removed

A tourniquet is applied to prevent bleeding. The ingrown nail edge is then removed.

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Zoomed view of the big toe and forefoot used in the nail removal tileCotton-tipped phenol applicator pointed at the base of the toenail

Phenol is applied

Phenol is applied to the nail matrix to prevent regrowth.

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Five-toe foot with a blue dressing on the big toe only

Dressing & follow-up

The toe is dressed and follow-up appointments made to assess healing.

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