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NAIL SURGERY

The treatment of ingrowing/painful toe nails

Ingrowing/painful toe nails can become extremely uncomfortable and difficult to keep under control.  Nail surgery, in some cases, is the only option to alleviate the recurring discomfort caused by an ingrown/painful toe nail.  Once healed, there may be no further treatment required and can put an end to repeated antibiotics and pain.


​Patients who are interested in nail surgery must first visit the clinic for an initial consultation to ensure the procedure is suitable.


​Once the procedure has been discussed and approved, you will be booked in for nail surgery with one of our qualified podiatrists.
​Local anaesthetic is used to numb the area and part or all of the nail carefully removed.  A chemical treatment is applied to prevent future nail growth to ensure the issue does not arise again.
​The procedure typically takes 60 minutes for one nail.  A follow up appointment will be booked approximately 3-5 days after surgery to redress and check the wound to ensure it is healing well.  Additional dressings will be provided for the patient if required.
​The foot will need to be kept dry for up to 2 weeks after the treatment to support the healing process.  (Shower proof foot socks are available to purchase.)  
​Patients typically find the wound is fully healed in approximately 4 weeks.

 

Please note, nail surgery cannot be booked online as patients need  to be assessed by a practitioner before nail surgery is performed. Please book a routine appointment to be assessed first.

Please note it is advised patients should NOT drive immediately after the procedure whilst the toe is numb, as this may invalidate your insurance.

Nail surgery

Chelmer Footcare - Great Baddow

2 Beehive Lane

Great Baddow

Chelmsford

Essex

CM2 9SX

 

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm

Tuesday 9am - 6pm

Wednesday 9am - 6pm

Thursday 9am - 6pm

Friday 9am - 5pm 
Saturday - 9am - 3pm

Reception hours

Monday - Friday

08.30am - 4.30pm

Saturday

09.00am - 3.00pm

01245 269069

We have an out of hours voicemail service.

If you wish to cancel an appointment outside of these hours please contact us

 

We are unable to make appointments by email or WhatsApp.

Chelmer Footcare - Bicknacre

at Polish Me Pretty

14 Monks Mead

Bicknacre

Essex

CM3 4EU

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm

Tuesday 9am - 5pm

Wednesday 9 - 6pm

Friday 9am - 2.30pm 

Saturday 8.30am - 12.30pm

 

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