Toenail Reconstruction

Nail surgery may be required if you have a problem nail that is causing pain or discomfort. A gentle procedure where part of the nail or the whole nail may be removed under a local anaesthetic, a chemical called phenol may then be applied to stop the portion of removed nail returning.

Fungal nails affect many people of all ages and can be quite unsightly. Fungal nails can be managed fairly conservatively with nail lacquers (like a varnish that is painted on) if quite superficial but may need more hard hitting treatments like laser therapy, nail surgery, drilling or oral medication if extensive.

If you are looking to treat yourself after a routine podiatry appointment, why not try our warm wax therapy. Oil is first massaged into your feet, then warm wax is applied to nourish and reinvigorate the skin while the warmth helps relieve aching joints. After all you're feet are worth it!

The appointment doesn't actually take too long, only about 30 minutes from urgh to aaah.

Like most things it depends on what you're doing. We tend to find the nails can last up to a month but if you are spending more time in the pool they may detach sooner due to the softening of the nail bed. They will also last longer if there is some existing portion of nail for the gel to bind to.