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Simple Ingrown Nail Treatment
Simple, non-surgical nail treatment or removal involves having our experienced podiatrists remove the painful and troublesome nail edge that has penetrated the skin with minimal impact on the nail itself - and no need for nail surgery and the recovery that follows. This procedure is a simple and quick way to give you the relief you need and then allow your toe to heal as the spicule has been removed. This means your pain and inflammation will subside over the following 1-2 days, and you'll be able to get back to wearing your favourite shoes comfortably and not having to worry about your duvet putting pressure on your painful toe at night.
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This treatment is generally performed without any local anaesthetic to numb the toe, though this can be administered on request if your toe is exceptionally painful or you're concerned. This simple and non-surgical treatment approach is a great option for those who are experiencing an ingrown toenail for the first time, and the cause of the ingrown nail is unlikely to recur in the future. Examples we see include stubbing the toe, dropping something on the toe, or wearing a pair of shoes as a one-off that you won't be wearing again.
This ingrown toenail treatment has many benefits, a primary one that our patients love is that there is no recovery time afterwards. This means you do not need to take any time off because of your toe, and you do not need to return for any follow-up appointments to check on the progress of your toe and how the nail healing is progressing.
This simple treatment also differs from our minor nail surgery in the way that it does not destroy the nail growing cells at the corner of your nail. This means that it is possible that the ingrown nail may come back in the future if the cause is not addressed - for example, if you continue to wear the same tight, narrow shoes. Or if you drop something on your toe again.
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We will always discuss all of your treatment options and give you advice on the ingrown nail treatment that we feel would be best for you based on your unique circumstances and preferences. We get fantastic results with all of our approaches to ingrown toenail care and you can be assured that your feet and toes are safe in the hands of our podiatry team in Masterton, Wairarapa.
The ingrown nail edge is gently and carefully loosened and trimmed using special podiatric tools. This is usually done without anaesthetic as this process is generally not painful.
The 'ingrown' edge of nail is carefully removed, relieving pressure and pain immediately. A sterile dressing is applied and you can continue your day normally, avoiding wetting the dressing for the next 48 hours.
Ingrown Nail Treatment FAQs
Is ingrown toenail treatment painful?
We take extreme care with all of our treatments to make them as comfortable as possible for you. Our non-surgical treatments are not traditionally completed using anaesthetic, but if you're concerned, please know that this can be done upon request.
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How long will it take for my pain to go away?
Once we remove the ingrown portion of your toenail from your skin, you will notice immediate relief. It make take another few days for the pain to completely settle due to the swelling that is already present, and the wound from where the nail had pierced the skin.
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Where is the ingrown nail treatment completed?
All of our treatments are performed in our clinic treatment rooms which are safe and hygienic. We operate out of Masterton Foot Clinic using sterilised, surgical-grade tools for the best ingrown nail experience.
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How long does ingrown nail treatment take?
Typically, our conservative ingrown nail treatments are booked for 30 minute appointments. If you decide that you may best benefit from ingrown toenail surgery, we will likely re-book you for a one hour appointment.
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