Nail Surgery Romsey
Surgery to Help With Nail Conditions
We understand how painful and uncomfortable foot problems can be, whether you have a corn, fungal infection or an ingrown toenail!
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Nail surgery can be helpful in the treatment of fungal nail infections and is the gold standard to help offer a permanent solution to ingrown toenails.
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With success rates above 96%, we can remove a small section of the nail (Partial Nail Avulsion) or the whole nail (Total Nail Avulsion).
What is the process
We start with an initial appointment to assess your toe(s) and discuss your options. If nail surgery is agreed to be the most suitable option, we can often book you in for surgery at quite short notice.
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When you attend for nail surgery, a Podiatrist will inject a local anaesthetic into your toe, making the procedure pain free.
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Once we have removed the section of nail or whole nail, if we want to stop it growing back we will apply a chemical called phenol.
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We will apply a dressing to your toe before you leave and so it is advisable to bring a pair of open toed sandals to your appointment. We provide a dressing pack for you to take away, which you can use until your toe has healed.
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You will have a follow-up at 1 and 6 weeks post-nail surgery.
What Can Nail Surgery Help With?
FAQ
Can I drive home after nail surgery?
No. As you need to wait for the anaesthetic to wear off, and will also have a dressing on your toe, you will not be able to drive yourself home after your nail surgery. Please arrange for someone to collect you.
How long does it take to heal?
Nail surgery without phenol applied will usually heal within 3-4 weeks. If phenol is applied to stop the nail from regrowing, the recovery period will be 6-10 weeks.
Video of the process
We can perform nail surgery at Pepper Mill Barn, Romsey, or at the Candover Clinic, Basingstoke.
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As our main clinic is in Romsey, we can often offer options for surgery at shorter notice here.