Nail Surgery
Nail Surgery at The Healthcare Hub
Our nail surgery package involves 3 appointments. One to carry out the nail surgery and 2 follow-up appointments to make sure that you are healing properly. One follow-up a week after the surgery to check progress and re-dress the toe and another one 4-5 weeks following that to check healing.
What Is Nail Surgery?
Nail surgery is where a toenail is removed by our qualified HCPC registered specialist podiatrist. During the procedure a local anaesthetic will be administered to the affected toe or toes. Once the toe has gone numb the podiatrist will then look to remove the nail. Once the nail has been removed our podiatrist will then give you a dressing and a nail surgery pack that includes information and further dressings.
Common Condition We Use Nail Surgery For
At ACE we would assess any lower limb injury, over the years we have become specialists in the treatment of common conditions seen week in, week out. Here is a list of the most common conditions treated here at ACE.
In growing or Ingrown toenails
This is where part of the nail starts to irritate or penetrate the skin next to the nail. This is often very painful and if the skin is broken, can lead to infection. This often affects the big toe, however, it can be seen in any of the toes. People will often opt to have the nail permanently removed and an acid will be used to prevent the nail from re-growing. Some patients prefer just having part of the nail removed and other prefer the whole nail. This will be discussed during your appointment with our podiatrist.
Fungal Nails
Fungal toenails can be very difficult to treat and can leave the toenails quite damaged. We have seen a number of patients who have asked for the fungal nail to be removed, so that the nail be can be treated on re-growth and the fungal infection prevented. We find that patient usually opt for nail regrowth following removal of fungal toenails so acid is not used. This will be discussed by our podiatrist before carrying out the procedure.
Involuted Nail
Sometimes nails have a tendency to become involuted, which means that they start to pinch the nail bed. This can become quite uncomfortable so patients will often opt to have these types of nails removed and regrowth prevented. This will often result in an acid being applied to the nail bed. Our podiatrist will discuss this in depth before any treatment is administered.
Nail Surgery At The Healthcare Hub
All our Nail Surgery appointments are carried out at our Healthcare Hub clinics. To learn more click the link below.
What To Expect At Your Appointment
Medical appointments can be a little scary sometimes so we do everything we can to put your mind at rest. Here we explain what to expect during your appointment:
Book An Appointment01.
Consultation
A nail surgery consultation is needed before any treatment can take place. This is to make sure that you are eligible for treatment and to make sure that nail surgery is the best treatment option for you.
02.
Nail Surgery
If nail surgery is best treatment option the treatment will be carried out. Once the procedure is carried out we will then dress the nail and explain how to re-dress the nail at home. A nail surgery pack will be issued following your appointment.
03.
Nail Surgery Follow-Up
One follow up is carried out 1 week post-surgery, this is to check that the wound is healing nicely and to apply a new dressing. Another follow-up is then carried out 4-5 weeks after surgery to make sure that the nail is healing nicely.
Book A Nail Surgery Consultation
If you feel that you would benefit from nail surgery then get booked in with one of our HCPC registered podiatrists to discuss any nail concerns you might have. Get booked in below:
Meet Our HCPC Registered Podiatrist
Our HCPC Registered Podiatrists have spent a minimum of 3 years at university studying towards a BSc in Podiatry.
Have Any Questions?
We’re here to help! If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Our team is dedicated to providing you with the best service possible and is always ready to assist you.
Whether you’re curious about our services, need support, or just want to chat, we’re eager to hear from you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below we have answered some frequently asked questions we regularly get at our clinics prior to your appointment.
Does my private healthcare cover this procedure?
Yes, most private healthcare providers will cover nail surgery and after care. We recommend contacting your private healthcare provider to confirm that you can in fact get this treatment covered.
Can I drive to my appointment?
We strongly recommend that you avoid driving yourself to this appointment. We administer a anaesthetic to your foot which will leave you without feeling for a few hours post-surgery. We advise that you have someone bring you to the appointment of arrange private or public transport.
How long does it take to heal?
The nail bed can take 6-8 weeks to fully heal. This can vary depending on factors such as whether acid was used during the surgery, age or variance in general recovery times.
Do I need to take time off work?
We recommend taking the rest of the day off work after surgery. If you have a physical job we recommend taking a few days off following treatment.
