Specialist Nail Surgery

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It’s normal to worry about how painful nail surgery might be

We had previously used  ‘The Wand’ machine for our painless nail surgery, but recent legislation from the Podiatrists/Chiropody governing body resulted in us unable to use the machine.

Interestingly, our team were already very experienced in nail surgery operations. Abbi led Nail Surgery teams in the NHS for 21 years. Ralf offered Nail Surgery with us, long before we introduced the machine  Fleur also was very experienced in Nail Surgery operations, prior to joining The Richards’ Centre Team.

It would appear from the feedback of recent Nail Surgery patients, the reported ‘pain level’  has barely increased. 

Our team have worked together to offer the best ‘Painless’ alternative 

It’s a simple, routine procedure which is carried out under local anaesthetic. Mainly used to treat painful ingrowing toenails, curved nails or nails that are thick.

The only slightly painful part is the injection used to administer anaesthetic , very similar to the one you may have in your gums at the Dentist. Once the toe is numb, you will not experience any pain while the nail is removed.

After the toe is injected and numb. A tourniquet (tight rubber band) is then applied around the toe which stays in place during the operation to prevent bleeding. The nail and the area where the nail grows from (nail matrix) is then removed. 

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Nail Surgery Is Intended For:

Ingrown toenail where it penetrates the skin

Thickened ingrown toenail caused by injury or fungal infection

Corns occurring beneath the nail

Acute inflamed bleeding toes

An ingrown toenail has a number of different symptoms which can often be treated during a routine appointment:

Pressure pain when walking

Painful lateral nail fold

The nail thickens and folds inwards

Possible pyogenesis (pus formation,caused by bacteria)

Reddening & pain in the toes or folds

Pain restricts movement

Toe grows hot

DON’T BOOK NAIL SURGERY IF

If you are waiting for an operation.

Your nail is infected

you are pregnant, or breastfeeding

Within 24 hours of having a local anaesthetic

A Typical Ingrown toenail Surgery Timetable

Book a ‘Routine’ ½ hour appointment with one of our Podiatrists. They will check the nail and, in most cases, deal with the problem during this routine appointment.

The cost for this is £50 for a new patient or £47 if you are already a chiropody patient with us.

If anaesthetic is necessary to remove part of the nail, the cost of £50 will be added on to the appointment, at the time.

Nail Surgery appointment will be booked for:-

  • 1 ¼ hrs for 1 side of the nail
  • 1 ½ hrs for both sides
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After Surgery

Wear ‘loose open-toed shoes’. Don’t drive, walk or take public transport. Avoid alcohol.

Try to be off your feet for 24 hours

Re-dressing appointments will be made at the time. Don’t remove the dressing at all before the first re-dressing appointment. If the wound seeps, put one of the dressings provided,over the top and elevate the foot.

For your information & convenience, please download and read the advice/information regarding your nail surgery using the links below

Before Nail Surgery Advice

After Nail Surgery Advice

SPECIALIST PODIATRY - NAIL SURGERY

Minor removal during treatment with Anaesthetic

£90
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One Nail – One Side of One Nail removed

£325
  • Includes initial assessment, dressings and Home dressing pack & Follow-ups, as required

One Nail – Both sides of One Nail Removed or Removal of the Whole Nail

£375
  • Includes initial assessment, dressings and Home dressing pack & Follow-ups, as required

Two Nails – One side of Each Nail removed

£425
  • Including initial.assessment, dressings and Home dressing pack & Follow-ups, as required

Two Nails – Both sides of One Nail & One side of Another Nail Removed

£475
  • Includes initial assessment dressings and Home dressing pack & Follow-ups, as required

Two Nails – Both sides of Two Nails (Or 2 Whole Nails) removed

£500
  • Includes initial assessment, dressings and Home dressing pack & Follow-ups, as required

To Make an Appointment

Please call us to make an appointment: 01293 562601/400011