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Is ingrown toenail surgery painful?
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Can be: Can be uncomfortable for a short period if time but not intolerable for most patients.
Answered 5/2/2014
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Ingrown nails...: The surgical part of it will be painless if you are anesthetized properly. Getting an injection to numb up the toe isn't the most comfortable feeling, however it only lasts for a few seconds then the rest of the removal is pain-free.
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