How long does an ingrown toenail removal take?

Seconds: In most cases with skilled hands this takes from a few seconds to a few minutes. Only in more severe cases will the doctor have any extensive amount of work to do.

Not long.: Some ingrown toenail removal procedures are performed without numbing the toe, but often, anesthesia is necessary. Your physician may use a cold spray to minimize the discomfort from the injection. The discomfort experienced from the injection will depend on your pain tolerance and the presence and severity of the infection if present. Following the injection, the procedure should be painless.

30 sec. - 5 min. : A simple avulsion can be performed quite quickly...30 seconds or so. If you are looking for a permanent procedure, a partial matricectomy take somewhere around 5 minutes to perform and 2-3 weeks for complete healing.

Minutes: Usually simple and done under local anesthesia if necessary