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How does a podiatrist remove a toenail?
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Carefully!: First with local anesthesia. Then with special instrumentation the nail can be removed. Sometimes borders only are removed and sometimes a whole nail can be removed.
Answered 10/12/2017
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See a podiatrist: Not all medical doctors have the right instruments to perform such a procedure. Have it evaluated by your podiatrist as they are well equipped and experienced for such procedures. First, the toe is anesthetized. The nail is then removed using specialized instruments.
Answered 11/12/2017
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