NAIL SURGERY
At Health Focus in Welshpool, we offer a comprehensive range of foot treatments including nail surgery. Our podiatrists will carry out a full assessment and advise you on the best course of action. We welcome clients from all areas including Welshpool Shrewsbury, Oswestry and Newtown. Get in touch to arrange an appointment.
Why choose nail surgery?
- It's a cost effective way to deal with ingrowing nails.
- We can see you quickly
- It's permanent.
- No recurrent infections.
- Footwear is more comfortable.
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Nail surgery
Nail surgery is a routine minor procedure, undertaken under local anaesthetic, to relieve discomfort from your ingrown and painful toenails. This is done by removing the offending section, or sometimes the whole toenail and treating the root to prevent it from growing back.
PNA - a section of nail is removed either side of the nail to make the nail more narrow
TNA - The whole nail is removed.
In both procedures a chemical (Phenol) is used to destroy the nail bed so there is no regrowth.
What to expect when you come in for a nail surgery appointment
The 1st appointment will be to assess whether you are suitable for the procedure.
We will take a full medical history.
A list of medications that you are taking.
You will have a vascular assessment checking whether your circulation can sustain healing and that there are no abnormalities in the flow.
Children will have to understand what will happen during the procedure and be comfortable with it
We will go over the procedure with you and if suitable we will book you in for the surgery on a different day.
On the day of surgery
You will have to fill in a questionnaire and complete a consent form. Children will have to accompanied by and parent or legal guardian.
Please arrive on time, you will be greeted by our friendly team and bee shown into the treatment room
Local anaesthetic
We will numb the area using a local anaesthetic.
You will feel a slight sting from the injection, but the rest of the procedure will be pain free.
Surgery
Partial nail removal
If only part of the nail is affected, we will remove the problematic section
Total nail removal
In severe cases the entire nail may be removed
Dressings
After the procedure, we will dress your toe with sterile bandages and provide advice on caring for the wound
After surgery the local anaesthetic will wear off after a few hours. Keep your foot elevated and rest as much as possible
Pain relief
Any post-surgery discomfort can usually be managed with over-the-counter painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen.
Follow up
We will schedule a follow up appointment to monitor and change your dressings if necessary
Returning to normal activities
You should be able to return to most activated within a few days, but avoid strenuous exercise and tight-fitting shoes for a few weeks
What to bring
Comfortable shoes (open toed shoes or sandals are ideal
Any current medication
A driver or a friend if you need help getting home
Healing
Type of Procedure
Expected healing time
Partial nail removal without chemical application
2 to 4 weeks
Full nail removal without chemical application
2 to 4 weeks
Partial nail removal with chemical application
4 to 8 weeks
Full nail removal with chemical application
8 to 12 weeks
These can vary depending on age, medication and medical history
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