Local anaesthetic
Two small injections numb the affected toe. Treatment begins only when the area is fully numb.
Ingrown toenails & nail surgery
Expert treatment for painful or persistent toenails.
We provide partial or full permanent nail removal for ingrown toenails, as well as nail removal for fungal or damaged nails.
Your treatment options
Partial or full nail removal
Partial nail removal takes away a small portion of the offending nail—usually the painful side—while leaving the healthy portion in place.
Full nail removal permanently removes the entire nail where that is the most appropriate option.
We can also assess and remove fungal or damaged nails when clinically suitable.
The procedure
What happens during nail surgery?
The appointment usually takes around 35 minutes. We talk you through each stage and do not begin until the toe is fully numb.
Partial or full removal
We remove either the painful side of the nail or the whole nail, depending on the treatment agreed with you.
Reducing the chance of regrowth
A medical-grade solution is carefully applied at the nail base to help prevent the removed section from growing back.
Dressing and aftercare
A small dressing protects the toe while it heals. Healing usually takes four to eight weeks, with daily dressing as advised.
Recovery and aftercare
Walk in, walk out.
You can walk out of the clinic after the procedure. Ideally, go home and put your feet up for the remainder of the day. Most people return to normal activities the following day.
Would you like your toenail assessed?
Contact Swansea Podiatry to discuss an appointment.
More information about nail surgery
Visit our dedicated Swansea nail surgery website for more detailed information about the procedure.
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