Ingrown toenail surgery, also known as partial nail avulsion or wedge resection, involves removing the portion of the nail causing the problem to prevent recurrence and often includes destroying the nail-growing cells to prevent regrowth.
Ingrown toenail surgery, often a partial nail avulsion (PNA), aims to permanently remove the nail portion causing the problem by destroying the nail-growing cells at the base of the nail with a chemical, preventing future ingrowth
Ingrown toenail surgery approaches vary based on the severity and individual factors, with options ranging from partial nail removal to total nail removal or nail bed ablation, each with its own recovery time and potential complications
Are your experiencing Ingrown Toenails (oncyhocryptosis)? It happens when the sharp edge or corner of your toenail pierces the skin's top layer and penetrates the dermal tissue, causing inflammation in the affected area. This can lead to redness, swelling, warmth, pain, and bacterial infections. Don't worry, we can help treat your painful nail condition.
We offer effective treatments for infected ingrown toenails at Tyack Health. Our team can prescribe and perform the most suitable treatment for your condition, so you can get back to your normal activities without suffering from pain.
We provide two treatment options for ingrown toenails, including conservative treatments and surgical removal. Our podiatrists will assess the cause and severity of your condition and recommend the best approach that matches your needs and lifestyle.
Conservative Treatment
Our podiatrist provides conservative treatment for ingrown toenails. This involves carefully removing the nail spicule piercing the skin, and applying antiseptic to the affected area. If there is no infection present, our podiatrists will put packing underneath the ingrown nail edge to prevent it from piercing the skin again. Additionally, our podiatrists will discuss with you the ongoing management of your ingrown toenail, including cutting techniques, footwear modifications and proper foot hygiene.
Surgery
If you are experiencing recurring or chronic ingrown toenails, our podiatrists can evaluate your condition and perform surgery to address it. Depending on the severity of your ingrown toenail, we may perform a nail wedge resection or total nail avulsion.
Our surgery for ingrown toenails is conducted on-site in our treatment rooms under local anaesthesia. The nail or offending piece is removed and the nail matrix is chemically cauterized using Phenol, which prevents a portion of the nail from growing back permanently.
After the procedure, we apply a dressing and provide aftercare instructions. We recommend that you return for a post-operative review three days after your surgery. The healing time post-surgery averages 4-8 weeks, and in some cases longer.
Ingrown toenails may not affect everyone, but they remain a very common issue—affecting 1 in 5 people who visit their family doctor for foot-related problems.
Ingrown toenails are not something you can get rid of overnight. Some over-the-counter medicated creams may help to relieve the symptoms temporarily, but without proper attention to address the underlying cause of the problem, ingrown toenails will continue to recur in most cases.
If you're experiencing a new or recurring ingrown toenail, don't suffer in silence. Our skilled podiatrist can accurately diagnose and treat your condition, providing relief from discomfort and reducing pain. We offer both conservative and surgical ingrown toenail treatments that are effective. We understand how troublesome ingrown toenails can be. We'll take the time to understand your unique needs and lifestyle, so we can recommend the appropriate ingrown toenail treatment for you.
Grace Chiketa (bio link)
When considering a career, Grace knew she wanted to work with people and wanted to be able to make a real difference. She discovered her passion for Podiatry during her work experience at a hospital while in high school. She found focusing on foot and leg health issues to be the most appealing, as it allowed her to interact with a diverse range of people and she could achieve a noticeable improvement for patients. Grace has also gained valuable experience in Aged Care and is dedicated to making a positive impact on her patients' lives by helping them achieve their health goals.
Bridget Hayward (bio link)
Bridget thrives on helping people by problem-solving collaboratively with her patients. Bridget’s passion is rewarded by the feeling that she is making a real-world difference for her patients, and sharing her knowledge with others in order to gain positive outcomes and build relationships. She is energised by helping people improve their quality of life. Bridget’s special interests include musculoskeletal problems (plantar fasciitis, tendinopathy, foot pain), orthotics, nail surgery, paediatrics and general foot care.
If you are seeing the podiatrist for a new condition, please inform reception so they can ensure you receive the additional time needed.
Nail Surgery Fees
Surgical Assessment (119) $90
Partial Nail Avulsion (546 $360
Total Nail Avulsion (547 $430
Additional edge (548) $70
Health Fund Rebates Applicable (call your health fund and mention the item code to determine what you are covered for).
Cancellation Policy
We understand that life is unpredictable and you may not always be able to make your scheduled appointment. If you can’t make an appointment, please contact our reception at least 24 hours prior to cancel or arrange for another time.
Missed appointments and appointments cancelled without 24 hours notice may be charged the full consultation fee.
Contact our reception team for further information.
Once you’re here, our practitioner team works together to provide you with connected and complete health care, on an individual basis. For more complex conditions, they will often co-consult at no extra charge –lowering your number of appointments and maximising your results.
We’ll also actively encourage you to take a preventative medicine approach to your health and educate you on ways to proactively live a lifestyle that promotes vitality. Every. Single. Day.
Areas Serviced:
Birkdale, Bulimba, Camp Hill, Cannon Hill, Capalaba, Carina Heights, Carindale, Chandler, Cleveland, Hawthorne, Hemmant, Lota, Lytton, Manly, Manly West, Morningside, Murarrie, Ormiston, Redland Bay, Sheldon, Thornlands, Thorneside, Tingalpa, Victoria Point, Wakerley, Wynnum, Wynnum North, Wynnum West.
