Fungal Nail Removal

Safe, physician-performed reduction and removal of fungal-infected toenails or fingernails.

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Procedure

15–20 minutes

Recovery

Minimal downtime

Type

Medical nail resection

What Is Fungal Nail Removal?

Fungal nail removal is a minor medical procedure used to safely reduce and remove thickened, infected, or damaged toenails or fingernails caused by fungal infection. Our physicians gently thin the nail plate, remove debris, and improve nail appearance to reduce discomfort and support effective treatment.

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FAQs About Fungal Nail Removal

For certain conditions such as an ingrown toenail this treatment is covered by OHIP. Please ask your family doctor to send a referral to our clinic for a medical assessment of the nail condition. Upon assessment our clinic will advise you whether or not the treatment will be covered by OHIP. It’s a good idea to check with your insurance company as well to see if they will cover the procedure.

This procedure involves injecting local anesthetic to numb the toe. This is followed by lifting and extracting the nail plate off the nail bed using surgical instruments. Injection of the local anesthetic does involve some minor discomfort lasting a few seconds. Under local anesthetic there is virtually no pain during the procedure however you may feel some pulling and pressure. Following the successful completion of the procedure. You may experience some discomfort over the subsequent two to three days. The discomfort is easily managed with over-the-counter pain medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

This procedure successfully removes the nail plate that is infected with fungus. Successful eradication of the fungus depends on the hygiene of the patient to ensure long term results and for the new nail that grows in to be normal. For example patients who work in wet conditions or must wear occlusive shoes all day at work sweat and moisture and dampness can cause chronic fungal infections which can result in recurrence of the condition. It is advisable to wash your feet regularly with soap and water, change your socks once (or twice) daily – preferably cotton socks – and to wear comfortable fitting shoes.

Once the nail is removed, it will take about 9 to 12 months for the nail to regrow. After several weeks you will start to see new nail growth and the nail should look normal.

In general nail removal is a one time procedure and repeat procedure to remove the nail should not be necessary provided you employ good hygiene and foot care practices.

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Patients are looking for trusted physicians who perform a high volume of cosmetic and surgical procedures, ensuring the skill necessary for the best cosmetic outcomes.

At The Mole Clinic, our physicians have performed thousands of procedures and have the experience to achieve excellent cosmetic results and professionally manage post-operative care.

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