Toenail Correction Services
Do you have an ingrown or involuted toenail? Are you looking for a solution that is pain free that doesn’t involve surgery?
This is the newest technology used to treat ingrown and involuted toenails using a composite nail brace that reshapes the nail and ensures natural nail growth. Ingrown or involuted toenails can be painful and cause many complications. This system provides an alternative solution for patients who may not be suited for ingrown toenail surgery; needle phobia, diabetic, pregnant or breast feeding, age, vascular disease etc.
The brace system is cured to your toenail for about 4-6 months. When the toenail grows, the brace will grow with the toenail and helps the toenail grow in the correct position. During this period additional bands can be applied to the toenail to ensure that the desired result is obtained. I recommend monthly bands with each appointment. Once complete, the composite is removed and the nail continues to grow naturally.
FAQ
WHAT IS AN INGROWN TOENAIL?
An ingrown toenail occurs when the nail edge is damaged, and the nail no longer fits properly into the side groove. The nail curls downward and digs into the skin, causing pain, swelling, redness, and drainage. Sometimes a piece of nail (called a lateral pointing spicule) becomes embedded in the side tissue, and the tissue becomes heaped up (hypertrophied).
WHAT CAUSES AN INGROWN TOENAIL?
There are many causes for ingrown nails, but the two most common causes are poorly fitting shoes and improperly trimmed nails. Tight shoes compress the side of the nail and alter the fit of the nail in the groove. When nails are peeled off or torn, the edge of the nail can extend down into the corner of the nail groove. A torn nail can irritate the skin next to the nail, producing inflammation (swelling, pain, and redness) and sometimes infection.
CAN INGROWN TOENAILS BE PREVENTED?
Proper trimming of the nails is the best way to prevent an ingrown nail. Nails should be cut straight across, with the corners of the nail protruding from the end of the toe. Children or teenagers who play with their toes in bed at night can wear socks to bed to keep them from peeling or picking at their toenails.
APPOINTMENT -
Applied in same day appointment. Bracing works best on thin toenails. *Prior to application, we may need to file down your toenails (please be aware of a toenail debulking charge).
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
20-30 minutes.
BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT -
New clients. please come with clean toes. Remove all nail polish, shellac and artificial nails.
WHO IS THIS IDEALLY FOR?
Ingrown toenails
Pincer toenails
Split toenails
WHO IS THIS NOT FOR?
Bracing is not recommended if the nail is detached from the nail bed.
Presence of fungal infection involving more than 50% of the total nail area.
In the presence of nail bruising or malignant nail disorders bracing can not be applied.
WHAT TO DO AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT -
For optimal results it’s important to follow the following instructions:
Avoid swimming or bath tubs for 24hours.
Avoid wearing tight fitting or narrow shoes.
Nail polish can still be applied.
COST -
Application for one toe $15
Application for two toes $30
Toenail Debulking $15*