Question 1

skin around toe black 2months after ingrown toenail  removal. is that normal or should i go back to dr?

Accepted Answer

If your concerned: Enough to ask.....You need to go back....Black discoloration could possibly be discoloration fromo silver nitrate, scab, blood within skin or possibly melanoma so should have it looked at.

Question 2

how do you know if your toes are infected 2 weeks after ingrown toenail removal?

Accepted Answer

Pus: If you have redness, pain or pus coming out of your nail, then you have an infection. Clear yellow/orange/red fluid is okay, however, if you have cloudy fluid, that indicates an infection. Follow up with the doctor who has done the removal for further evaluation. You may need more antibiotics.

Question 3

is it normal for my toe to hurt so much after an ingrown toenail removal?

Accepted Answer

Pain is normal: Pain is expected after ingrown toenail removals.  Having said that, pain is typically controlled with over the counter medications such as tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin and subsides after a few days.  If you are concerned with your pain level, you should get in touch with the physician who performed the procedure.

Question 4

is it normal for left side of toe where numbing medicine was injected, to still feel sleep 2 weeks after ingrown toenail removal?

Accepted Answer

Sensation: You had an ingrown toenail and the local anesthetic worked well.  2 weeks later it still feels numb.  Chech this for sensation.  If you can feel hot and cold.  Hard and soft etc then it is most likely fine.  The nerve block usually wears off the same day.  The pain and theobbing are the most common complaints.  Keep the area clean and dry.  Make sure the toe has full range of motion no redness.

Question 5

hey, i've just had an ingrown toenail removal surgery from both sides of the same toe. i've just realised that the nail is quite loose. what should i do from here?

Accepted Answer

: If only a 2-3 mm sliver on both sides should not make the nail loose. If greater amounts removed possible for nail to be unstable. Keep tape or bandaid until you can see the doctor.

Question 6

several ingrown toenail removal surgeries on same big toe. very tiny nail left - really ugly and embarassing. are there fake toenails?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many have total removal of nail and replace it with fake nails.  Places where pedicures are done do it and some podiatrists do it as well.

Question 7

had my doctor do an ingrown toenail removal in the beginning of this year. the thing is i noticed that my toe stays swollen and always cold and tingli?

Accepted Answer

Neuritis.: It sounds like either the tourniquet used to control the blood flow during the procedure, or needle trauma from the injections to numb the toe, or both, have irritated the digital nerves. This would effect the blood flow to the toe as well as the sensory mechanism. These problems are rare but can happen in the course of fixing the toe. Time should slowly renormalize the condition.

Question 8

how can i heal quickly and well after an ingrown toenail removal surgery?

Accepted Answer

Keep wound clean: After the procedure, follow your doctors orders to keep the wound clean and free of drainage and dead tissue.  Clean daily with soap and water and apply ointment as prescribed.

Question 9

how long does it take for a toenail to grow back after ingrown toenail removal?

Accepted Answer

Several weeks: The toe will grow at regular speed.  If you just had part of your nail resected then wait for it to start to heal and get rid of infection.  Then it will grow back over several weeks.  Keep it clean.  Avoid infection by always using clean socks.  Eat healthy and avoid smoking.  Hope this helps.

Question 10

having ingrown toenail removal at doctor tomorrow and have a very low pain tolerance. anything i can do to help me not worry about the procedure?

Accepted Answer

Ask for: Emela and apply it an hour before. Will numb the skin so injection doesn't hurt as much.

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Skin around toe black 2months after ingrown toenail removal. is that normal or should i go back to dr?

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How do you know if your toes are infected 2 weeks after ingrown toenail removal?

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Is it normal for my toe to hurt so much after an ingrown toenail removal?

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Is it normal for left side of toe where numbing medicine was injected, to still feel sleep 2 weeks after ingrown toenail removal?

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Hey, i've just had an ingrown toenail removal surgery from both sides of the same toe. i've just realised that the nail is quite loose. what should i do from here?

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Several ingrown toenail removal surgeries on same big toe. very tiny nail left - really ugly and embarassing. are there fake toenails?

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Had my doctor do an ingrown toenail removal in the beginning of this year. the thing is i noticed that my toe stays swollen and always cold and tingli?

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How can i heal quickly and well after an ingrown toenail removal surgery?

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How long does it take for a toenail to grow back after ingrown toenail removal?

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Having ingrown toenail removal at doctor tomorrow and have a very low pain tolerance. anything i can do to help me not worry about the procedure?

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