A 37-year-old member asked:
Nails hasn't grown back after ingrown toenail surgery, what to do?
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Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
Depending on the : Time frame it may never grow back......nail grows approximately 1mm per month so if its been a few months and you don't see any nail chances are it is not coming back.
This is why all surgery carries risk.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
My nails haven't grown back after ingrown toenail surgery. Is this normal? Should I be concerned?
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Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
Talk to you doctor: Chances are the doctor used a chemical to stop the growth of the nail.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Is it possible to have ingrown toenail surgery?
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Dr. Ellen Wenzelanswered
Podiatry 16 years experience
In office procedure: Ingrown toenails are easily resolved via an in office procedure where the toe is numbed and the offending border(s) removed. In some cases a permanent correction can be performed. See a foot specialist for assistance.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
How is ingrown toenail surgery done ?
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Dr. Angelo Mitsosanswered
Podiatry 42 years experience
In office: In the office, under a local anesthetic, the edge of the nail is removed. This can be done so that the nail does not grow back if there is a recurrent problem.
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Dr. Brandon Macy commented
Podiatry 43 years experience
When infected, it is a quick, in-office procedure to remove the affected nail border and clean out the infection. For repetitive cases, a similar procedure is performed to permanently remove the nail border. Heals quickly with virtually no disability.
Nov 26, 2012
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