Partial Nail Avulsion(s) or Total Nail Avulsion Includes:

• initial assessment/consultation
• nail surgery
• post operative dressing appointment
• 2 subsequent dressing appointments
• a dressing pack

Further dressing appointment and extra dressing appointments are recommended.

What To bring

Please bring a list of your current medications with you to all appointments.

To Reassure You…

Everything will be explained to you before obtaining your written consent to give you the local anaesthetic.

You can change your mind or ask further questions after signing the consent form.

Your medical history will have been discussed and your GP notified.  Should your health change in any way before the day of the procedure, please contact us prior to the appointment.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 07979 918542.

What To bring

Please bring a list of your current medications with you to all appointments.

To Reassure You…

Everything will be explained to you before obtaining your written consent to give you the local anaesthetic.

You can change your mind or ask further questions after signing the consent form.

Your medical history will have been discussed and your GP notified.  Should your health change in any way before the day of the procedure, please contact us prior to the appointment.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 07979 918542.

Once your toe is numb, the nail portion will be removed and the nail bed treated with a chemical to cauterize the nail bed.  A dressing will then be applied.

There are risks with all procedures.

Whilst there is high success rate of 96%, there is a small chance that the nail can grow back.

There may be damage to surrounding tissue including nerve and small blood vessels causing temporary bruising, redness or tingling, following the procedure.

There may be some permanent or temporary imperfections to the nail such as discolouration or change in texture or shape.

The worst case scenario is that the toe could become infected which may increase the length of healing time.

This very successful procedure should resolve your ingrowing toenail.

Permanent removal of the troublesome nail.

Return to normal activities.

Reduction of pain.

You are advised to be accompanied home and under 16’s must bring a parent or guardian with them.

You are very welcome to bring a book or magazine with you.

This varies according to the procedure you are having.

Treatment may last for up to 1 hour to allow for the anaesthetic to take effect, for the procedure to be completed and for your toe to be dressed.

We will take great care of you and we’ll help you to feel relaxed throughout.

You will require an open-toed shoe for the day of the procedure to accommodate the dressing.

We recommend you continue to wear this type of footwear for as much of the healing period as possible where it is practical to do so.

This includes

• Initial assessment/consultation
• Nail surgery
• Post operative dressing appointment
• 2 subsequent dressing appointments
• Dressing pack

Complete healing can take between 6 to 8 weeks in most cases. Some people may need to take a few days off work/school immediately after surgery.

Participating in sports and/or swimming activities are not recommended until the toe is healed.

A further dressing appointment and extra dressing appointments are recommended.