Nail surgery for ingrown toenails Dalkeith

Partial Nail Avulsion (PNA) surgery is widely used to alleviate the discomfort and complications caused by ingrown toenails. This procedure is highly effective, especially for recurrent cases, and boasts a low recurrence rate.

In this procedure, only the problematic part of the ingrown nail is removed, ensuring minimal cosmetic impact. The area will be numbed with a local anaesthetic before performing the surgery.

During your first consultation, your podiatrist will assess whether nail surgery is the best option for you. If surgery is recommended, pre-surgical neurovascular assessments will be carried out before scheduling the procedure.

On the surgery day, your podiatrist will apply a local anaesthetic to numb your toe. Once numb, a straight incision is made, and the problematic nail spicule is removed. Phenol will be applied to the base of the nail to prevent regrowth.

The procedure typically takes about 15 minutes, while your consultation will last around 60 minutes. The length of the procedure may vary depending on how many sides of the toenail need to be removed.

After the surgery, your podiatrist will apply sterile dressings to the toe and provide you with post-operative instructions. A follow-up will be scheduled 24-72 hours post-procedure to check for any signs of infection. For the first few days, we recommend wearing open shoes and resting your feet for at least two days.

You will be able to walk and bear weight immediately post-surgery. After a few days, you can resume your regular activities, with sports being possible 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.