Nail Surgery
Toenail surgery
ingrown toenail

Toenail surgery in West Bromwich

Is an ingrown toenail making your life difficult? You might need surgery, McNichol Chiropody are experts and could help you.

An ingrown toenail can occur when the side of the nail cuts or digs into the side of the toe. The problem can normally be solved with routine treatment with or without anaesthetic, however if the condition has been persistent then we can perform a permanent removal on the section of the nail.

Sometimes the ingrowing toenails will become far too painful to be treated conservatively and nail surgery is needed to carefully remove the side of the nail and a chemical is used to ensure it does not re-grow.

Why do ingrown toenails occur?

  • The nail is involuted (curved)
  • Injury
  • Incorrect cutting
  • Nail picking or tearing
  • Incorrect shoes
  • Genetic factors
Nail picking
ingrown toenail surgery

What is involved in ingrown toenail surgery?

  • This is a permanent removal of the section of nail causing problems
  • A local anaesthetic is used to anaesthetise the toe
  • A chemical phenol is used to stop section of removed nail from regrowing
  • We usually give a follow up appointment within 2-3 days to give advice in aftercare
  • You can normally return to work in 2 days
  • Complete healing normally takes place within 4-6 weeks
If you're suffering with an ingrown toenail or would like to talk to one of our trained Chiropodists about any symptoms you think may be related, then call McNichol Chiropody clinic in West Bromwich on 
01215532251
Are you suffering from an ingrown toenail? Call the McNichol Chiropody clinic in West Bromwich now on 0121 553 2251 to discuss  toenail surgery treatment.
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