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I have an ingrow nail in my big toe, my question is can be cut with anesthesia?

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Depends: On how deeply ingrown nail is and how much of nail is actually ingrown as well as your pain threshold.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Local anesthesia: A podiatrist or surgeon may be able to numb the toe(s). Numbing the toes is not a good feeling. You may need sedation for the whole procedure. Don't let the area get infected. You can't numb an area of infection. Get help asap!

Answered 2/19/2013

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Yes: The surgeon can either use local anesthesia with sedation, or may elect to use general anesthesia if the ingrown toenail is large.

Answered 6/20/2015

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Yes: Most podiatrists remove ingrown nails with local anesthesia. It is an injection around the toe to numb it. If you have major anxiety with anesthesia, let the doctor know beforehand.

Answered 4/3/2013

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Absolutely yes.: Depending on the nature and severity of the infection local anesthetic can easily be administered. You should also consider a partial removal of the ingrown portion and have the corner of the nail root killed so this problem does not come back.

Answered 6/20/2015

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Dr. Edwin Perez answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Yes: Local anesthesia or sedation can be used. I have no idea how big it is but honestly....I got mine done without anything and it was not overly terrible. (I even had pus). The less medications you need the better for you.

Answered 8/3/2015

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