Permanent relief for persistent pain.
What is it?
If you’re constantly battling painful or infected ingrown toenails, surgery offers a safe, effective, and long-term solution.
When a nail grows into the surrounding skin, it can cause swelling, redness, and ongoing discomfort. If left untreated, it may even lead to infection or serious complications. Our surgical option is simple, walk-in, walk-out, and stitch-free, making it an ideal solution when other treatments have failed.
How does it work?
The procedure is quick, effective, and performed in our clinic:
- A local anaesthetic is administered. This may involve some brief discomfort, but it ensures the rest of the procedure is completely pain-free
- Depending on the severity, your podiatrist may perform:
- Wedge Resection – Removal of just the edge of the nail causing the issue
- Full Nail Avulsion – Removal of the entire nail in more severe cases
- Phenol ablation may be applied to stop regrowth if required
- No stitches are needed, and most people return to normal activities the same day
The entire procedure usually takes 10–20 minutes, with minimal recovery time.
