Nail surgery for ingrown toenails Subiaco

Partial Nail Avulsion (PNA) surgery is a common procedure used to relieve the pain, discomfort, and complications caused by ingrown toenails. This highly effective treatment has a low recurrence rate and is particularly beneficial for recurring cases.

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.

Your podiatrist will determine if nail surgery is required during the initial consultation. If surgery is recommended, a neurovascular assessment will be performed 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 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.

Following the surgery, your podiatrist will dress the toe with sterile bandages and give you post-operative care instructions. A follow-up will be scheduled within 24-72 hours to monitor for signs of infection. During the first few days, wear open shoes and rest your feet for the first two days.

After the surgery, you can walk and bear weight straight away. Normal activities can be resumed in a few days, and sports can be restarted 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.