A 19-year-old female asked:

I just got surgery for ingrown toe nail and i don't think its healing properly. how do i know for sure ?

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Dr. Alexander Bankovanswered

Anesthesiology 39 years experience

By visiting a doctor: Who performed the surgery, that is - that would provide most certain answer.

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Dr. Mark Packanswered

General Surgery 33 years experience

See your doctor: Go back to the doctor that removed the toenail and have it rechecked.

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