Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails are very common and can be extremely uncomfortable. They are often overlooked because people don’t think that a nail can cause so many problems. However, once you have had an ingrown toenail, you soon find out much it can impact you, particularly if you have an infection.
Managing an ingrown toenail is all about getting the right treatment at the right time. Sometimes, just trimming the nail and removing a small spike can settle things down nicely; however, if you have had repeated infections requiring antibiotics, often the best form of treatment is to complete nail surgery under a local anaesthetic, making the whole experience after the injection pain free. If you have a problem toenail, we start with an ingrown toenail assessment appointment, in which we complete an examination and talk you through the possible options. If appropriate, we can often then perform nail surgery within a week or two.