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I've had an ingrown toenail for two years, but there's no infection, but the side of the toe is darker and bigger than casual. would the removal surgery be painful and what would they do in the procedure?
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surgery under local anesth. will not be painful. What they do will depend on what they find
Answered 7/16/2021
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