A painful, recurring ingrown toenail rarely settles on its own. We treat this under local anaesthetic by moving the offending edge and stopping it growing back and with a low recurrence rate. Your personalised treatment plan is fixed in writing at consultation.
| Availability | Same day |
|---|---|
| Appointment time | 30–45 min |
| Clinics | London · Wilmslow · Liverpool |
| Who | Plastic Surgeon |
Antibiotics and home remedies relieve a flare-up but don't stop an ingrown toenail returning. We treat the cause by removing the in-growing edge of the nail and treating the nail-forming tissue beneath so it doesn't regrow.
Your procedure is performed by a surgeon under local anaesthetic. You walk in, the toe is numbed, the problem edge is treated, and you walk out with clear aftercare for getting back to your normal activity.
Your surgeon examines the ingrown toenail, confirms the diagnosis and gives a fixed quotation.
Proceed, book for later, or simply take a specialist opinion. It's your choice.
Done under local anaesthetic where suitable to combine comfort and precision.
We explain how to care for the area and what to expect and provide a complimentary follow-up appointment for your peace of mind.
An ingrown toenail happens when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin which then causes pain, redness, swelling and sometimes infection. The big toe is most often affected.
They're commonly caused by cutting nails too short or rounded, tight footwear, sweaty feet, an injury or simply the natural shape of your nail. Once a nail edge digs in, it tends to keep doing so which is why recurrent ingrown toenails need the edge dealt with at the root, not just trimmed.
Left untreated, an ingrown toenail can become infected and increasingly painful. A simple, definitive procedure resolves it and dramatically reduces the chance of it coming back.
We treat the nail-forming matrix so the in-growing edge doesn't simply regrow.
The toe is fully numbed with a local anaesthetic ring block before anything is done.
Partial nail avulsion with phenolisation has a low recurrence rate in experienced hands.
Your surgeon recommends the right approach based on how much of the nail is involved and whether it's a first or recurrent problem.
The in-growing edge of the nail is removed and the nail-forming tissue beneath is treated, so that edge doesn't grow back. The rest of your nail is preserved for a low-recurrence, definitive fix.
For a severely or repeatedly affected nail, the whole nail edge or nail is treated to prevent regrowth where appropriate.
Your consultation is with the surgeon who would perform your procedure. If you treat with us, you don't pay for it twice and the price you're quoted is the price you pay, confirmed in writing with no hidden extras.
Your surgeon recommends removal, you're happy to go ahead and it's done in the same visit.
You'd rather think it over or pick a date that suits you. Your consultation fee follows you.
You want a specialist opinion with no obligation. You'll leave with a diagnosis and a fixed quotation.
Partial nail removal under local anaesthetic is the most common and definitive treatment.
If both edges or the whole nail need treating, your surgeon confirms a clear, fixed treatment plan at consultation.
Fixed quotation at consultation. Final fees depend on the size, number, site and complexity of the ingrown toenail and are confirmed in writing before any treatment.
Because the work is done by GMC-registered surgeons, we back it:
Removal treats the cause, so the in-growing edge is far less likely to return.
Every procedure is performed by a GMC-registered surgeon, with your price fixed in writing before treatment.
The only discomfort is the initial local anaesthetic, which numbs the toe completely via a ring block. After that you feel only pressure. Simple painkillers manage any tenderness afterwards.
Partial nail removal treats the nail-forming tissue, so the in-growing edge is far less likely to regrow and recurrence rates are low in experienced hands. A simple trim often returns.
Your price is confirmed in writing at your consultation and depends on whether one or both edges, or the whole nail, need treating. The consultation fee is waived if you proceed, or deducted.
Yes, most people walk out and return to light activity the same day. It is unlikely you will be able to drive, you'll need roomy or open footwear for a short while and should avoid sport briefly while it heals.
The toe is usually comfortable within a few days, with the area fully settled over a couple of weeks. Keep the dressing clean and dry and follow your aftercare advice.
No referral is needed. You can book directly at our London, Wilmslow or Liverpool clinics, typically within days.
Typically seen within days across our London, Wilmslow and Liverpool clinics — no GP referral needed.
