Ingrown Toenail

An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, swelling, and sometimes infection. The big toe is most commonly affected, though any toe can be involved.

Left untreated, an ingrown toenail can become infected, leading to increased pain, discharge, and significant discomfort when walking. Early treatment is always recommended.

Symptoms

• ✔Pain and tenderness along the side of the nail
• ✔Redness and swelling around the nail edge
• ✔Discharge or pus if infection is present
• ✔Overgrowth of skin around the affected nail
• ✔Difficulty wearing shoes comfortably

How We Treat It

At your initial consultation, Podiatrist will thoroughly assess the affected nail and surrounding tissue. Discuss your symptoms, medical history, and the best course of action — whether that is conservative treatment, or nail surgery for more severe or recurrent cases.

For straightforward cases, treatment may be completed during the same visit. Where surgery is required, a separate appointment will be arranged at a time that suits you. We can also confirm the cost of Nail Surgery.

Nail Surgery

Where conservative treatment is not sufficient, We can arrange a return visit for nail surgery under local anaesthetic. The procedure involves removing the problematic portion of the nail, with minor chemical procedure used to prevent regrowth of that section. This is a highly effective, long-term solution.

Full aftercare instructions are provided following any procedure. The Podiatrist will confirm the required follow-up appointments which are all included.