Nail Surgery
A permanent solution for painful, recurring ingrown toenails, carried out under local anaesthetic.
What is nail surgery?
Nail surgery is a minor procedure to permanently remove all or part of a problem toenail, most often used to treat ingrown toenails that keep coming back. It's carried out under local anaesthetic, so the area is fully numbed throughout.
Why nail surgery might be recommended
A few factors make ingrown toenails more likely to keep coming back.
Nail shape
A naturally curved or wide nail is more prone to repeated ingrowth
Previous treatment didn't resolve it
Trimming alone sometimes isn't enough for severe cases
Ongoing footwear or pressure issues
Some causes keep recurring unless the nail itself is addressed
Injury or repeated trauma
Repeated knocks to the toe can affect how the nail grows back
Who is this for?
A few signs suggest nail surgery is a better fit than routine ingrown toenail treatment.
You've had the same ingrown toenail treated before and it's returned
Your ingrown toenail is severe, painful, or regularly infected
You want a permanent solution rather than ongoing management
Non-surgical treatment hasn't resolved the issue
Nail surgery is a straightforward in-clinic procedure.
Assessment
Your podiatrist confirms nail surgery is the right option for you
Local anaesthetic and procedure
A chemical is then applied to the nail’s growth area to help prevent the treated section from growing back.
Aftercare advice
We check in five days after surgery to check your progress. You'll be given guidance on caring for the area while it heals
Ready to book?
Stop treating the same ingrown toenail again and again, nail surgery offers a permanent fix.