Ingrown toenail removal

An ingrown nail that has broken the skin will keep reinfecting until the offending edge is removed. The in-office procedure takes about twenty minutes and there is a permanent option for nails that keep coming back.

What's Involved

Local anaesthetic — The toe fully numbed so the procedure is comfortable.
Partial nail avulsion — Removal of the ingrowing border, leaving the rest of the nail intact.
Permanent correction — Chemical matrixectomy for recurrent cases so that border does not regrow.

When to Come In

Pain along the nail edge — Tenderness when anything presses on the side of the toe.
Redness, swelling, or pus — Signs the nail has broken the skin and infected.
It keeps coming back — Repeat episodes on the same toe.

This content is for general information only and isn't medical advice. Talk with a qualified provider about your own situation. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.