Question 1

I’ve got a really bad ingrown toenail when I search for information it tells me that I will need nail surgery, when can I have it removed?

Accepted Answer

Fortunately by doing research you've arrived at Deva Podiatry Foot Health Clinic. Our lead Podiatrist is HCPC registered and a member of the College Of Podiatry. They specialise in feet. You can book in for a consultation.Once necessary medical history is recorded the foot will be assesses and in most cases a procedure will be carried out to remove nail and dress the wound area .

Question 2

Have I got an ingrown toenail ? ​

Accepted Answer

As before your research may suggest so. Establishing a picture of your medical history and bringing in other factors such as your sporting activities often pinpoints problems can be addressed and alleviate or reduce the severity of your trauma.

Question 3

Have I got a severe ingrown toenail?

Accepted Answer

Again, one persons perception of severity is different to another. One person may live with An ingrown or ingrowing toenail for many years and from time to time seek treatment, whilst another person seeks treatment immediately after a trauma.

Question 4

Will my ingrown toenail need removal through surgery?

Accepted Answer

At Deva Podiatry as podiatrists we are skilled in toenail removal. Often it can be a small spike of nail that causes distress, sometimes a trauma or previous nail surgery affects the direction of growth of the nail. A Podiatrist is qualified to  carry out a full evaluation and can determine whether you are suitable for full or partial toenail removal.

Question 5

Can you take out my ingrown toenail through permanent toenail surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No. Nail Surgery is perceived as a permanent solution but in a small number of cases some of the nail may grow back. In the majority of cases nail surgery is successful and therefore would be deemed as permanent toenail removal.

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