Ingrowing toenails can cause significant pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes infection when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin.
If conservative treatments no longer work, we may recommend a minor surgical procedure to provide you with long-term relief.
Our Podiatrists specialise in ingrowing toenail surgery, which is performed under local anaesthetic, making the procedure comfortable and allowing you to return home shortly afterwards.
The affected part of the nail is surgically removed, and a solution of phenol is used to prevent that portion of the nailbed from producing nail tissue.
This safe and highly effective treatment is designed to relieve pain, resolve infection, and prevent the problem from recurring so you can return to normal activities as quickly as possible.
