Services

Nail Surgery

Nail surgery is a specialised medical procedure focused on treating conditions affecting the toenails or fingernails. It is usually performed by podiatrists, dermatologists, or specialised surgeons. The procedures can range from simple corrective treatments to more complex surgical interventions.

What does it Help Treat & What to Expect?

Nail surgery helps treat conditions like ingrown toenails, fungal infections, and nail deformities, offering relief from pain and discomfort, with a quick procedure under local anesthesia and a recovery period of 2–6 weeks.

Ingrown Toenails
  • When the edges of the nail grow into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes infection.
  • Nail surgery can remove part or all of the affected nail to relieve symptoms and prevent recurrence.
  • Persistent fungal infections that do not respond to topical or oral medications.
  • Surgery may involve removing the infected nail to allow better access for treatment or to eliminate the source of infection.
  • Injuries or conditions like thickened nails, split nails, or nails with abnormal growth patterns.
  • Surgery can reshape or remove the affected nail.
  • Damage to the nail bed, such as lacerations or avulsions, can require surgical repair.
  • Severe cases of nail involvement in psoriasis where medical treatments are ineffective.
Before Surgery
  • The provider will inspect your feet for any visible issues, such as infections, thickened nails, corns, calluses, or ulcers.
  • They may ask about your medical history and any symptoms, such as pain, numbness, or swelling.
  • Nails will be trimmed, shaped, and cleaned to prevent ingrown nails or nail damage.
  • Thickened or fungal nails may be filed down or treated.
  • Corns and calluses will be gently reduced using specialized tools.
  • Cracked or dry skin will be moisturized and treated.

Nail surgery is a pernament solution to resolve painful or unslightly nails. We aim to ensure that nail surgery is the best solution to resolve any nail conditions that are causing you regular discomfort, or that are preventing you from participating in sports and activities.

 

If you don’t want to wait several months for NHS treatment then Derriford Therapies can provide you with nail surgery within a week.

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