Nail surgery for ingrown toenails Claremont

The most common treatment for relieving the pain and complications caused by ingrown toenails is Partial Nail Avulsion (PNA) surgery. Known for its effectiveness and low recurrence rate, it’s a great option for recurrent ingrown toenails.

The procedure involves removing the portion of the ingrown nail causing the issue, with minimal cosmetic damage. A local anaesthetic is applied to numb the toe before the procedure is performed.

During your consultation, your podiatrist will decide if nail surgery is right for you. If so, pre-surgical neurovascular assessments will be conducted before arranging a follow-up for the surgery.

During the procedure, your podiatrist will numb your toe with a local anaesthetic. After the area is completely numb, a straight cut will be made through the nail, and the offending spicule will be removed. Phenol will be used at the base of the nail to prevent regrowth by destroying the nail matrix.

The surgery itself takes approximately 15 minutes, with the consultation lasting 60 minutes. The time required may vary based on how many sides of the toenail need to be removed.

After the surgery, your podiatrist will dress the toe with sterile materials and provide detailed post-operative care instructions. We will schedule a review 24-72 hours after the procedure to check for infection. For the first couple of days, wear open shoes and avoid putting strain on your feet by resting.

Walking and weightbearing are allowed right after the surgery. You can return to regular activities shortly after, with sporting activities typically resuming after 2 to 3 weeks.

We regularly treat patients across Perth in our clinic, including suburbs such as Mosman Park, Dalkeith, Nedlands, Peppermint Grove, Crawley, Fremantle, Swanbourne, Mount Claremont, Subiaco, Karrakatta, Shenton Park, Floreat, Wembley, and more areas. Get in touch or book an appointment today.