Service
Ingrown Toenail Care
Relief for painful ingrown toenails with conservative, non-invasive management, including partial nail resection.
- Treats
- Ingrown and involuted toenails
- Method
- Conservative care, partial nail resection
- Technique
- Sterilised instruments, no soaking
What is an ingrown toenail?
An ingrown toenail happens when the edge of the nail grows or presses into the skin beside it, most often on the big toe. It can cause pain, redness and swelling, and may become infected.
Conservative management, including partial nail resection, removes the section of nail that's pressing into the skin to relieve pain and let the area settle.
Signs of an ingrown toenail
- Pain along the side of the nail
- Redness and swelling around the nail
- Tenderness when wearing shoes
- The nail edge digging into the skin
- Pain when the toe is pressed
Your appointment
How it works
Assessment
We check the nail, the skin around it and any signs of infection.
Resection
The offending edge of the nail is carefully removed.
Prevention
Advice on trimming and footwear to stop it coming back.
Prices and available weekend times are on our Fresha booking page.
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Help prevent ingrown toenails
Simple habits between visits make your results last longer. We'll tailor this advice to you at your appointment.
- Cut toenails straight across, not curved
- Don't cut nails too short
- Wear shoes with enough room for your toes
- Avoid picking or tearing at nail edges
- Book in early if a nail starts to press
Results
Before and after
Treatments performed at the clinic, photographed with client permission.
Individual results vary with the condition and how long it has been present.
See all resultsWhat is partial nail resection?
Removal of the part of the nail edge that's growing into the skin, to relieve pressure and pain.
What causes ingrown toenails?
Common causes include cutting nails too short or rounded, tight shoes, injury to the toe and naturally curved nails.
When should I see a doctor?
If there's pus, spreading redness, fever, or you have diabetes and notice any infection, contact your doctor promptly.
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