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Ingrown toenail removal
Local anesthetic is injected and once numb the side of the toenail is removed and then a chemical is used to stop there growth of the nail. A small bandage s applied.
Dr. Arnold Beresh reviewed this
43 year experience in Podiatry
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A 47-year old asked:
What to if I am having ingrown toenail removal. What to expect?
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A female asked:
I want to be put under a general anaestetic for ingrown toenail removal Iv being under befor for it so will they do it again?
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A 44-year old asked:
How can I heal quickly and well after an ingrown toenail removal surgery?
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A 24-year old male asked:
How long should I wait to exercise (run, swim,) after a full ingrown toenail removal? Are there any low impact activities I can do?
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A 42-year old asked:
Can ingrown toenail removal hurt?
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A 46-year old asked:
How painful is ingrown toenail removal?
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A 33-year old asked:
How long does an ingrown toenail removal take?
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A 35-year old asked:
Is ingrown toenail removal successful the first time?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: ingrown toenail removal?
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A 19-year old male asked:
How long does it take for a toenail to grow back after ingrown toenail removal?
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A 29-year old asked:
How do I treat a bad infection that resulted in a home-ingrown-toenail removal attempt?
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A female asked about a female:
I got a temp. ingrown toenail removal done today. My podiatrist didn't say whether to wash it or not. Can I today?
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A 37-year old female asked:
What is the best option for an ingrown toenail removal for a 7 year old?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Is it normal after ingrown toenails removal surgery years ago toenails have since been very thick and hardly grow at all. Noticed buildup of something in the slits that use to have the sides of the nail. Its not dirt? Very confused if this is normal?
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A 44-year old female asked:
Skin around toe black 2months after ingrown toenail removal. Is that normal or should I go back to dr?
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A 21-year old female asked:
I recently went and got ingrown toenails removal surgery but now the bottom of my toe is still numb. How long will this last?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Having ingrown toenail removal at doctor tomorrow and have a very low pain tolerance. Anything i can do to help me not worry about the procedure?
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A 42-year old asked:
Is it normal for my toe to hurt so much after an ingrown toenail removal?
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A female asked about a female:
How do you know if your toes are infected 2 weeks after ingrown toenail removal?
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A 27-year old male asked:
Hey, I've just had an ingrown toenail removal surgery from both sides of the same toe. I've just realised that the nail is quite loose. What should I do from here?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Had my doctor do an ingrown toenail removal in the beginning of this year. The thing is I noticed that my toe stays swollen and always cold and tingli?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Is it normal for left side of toe where numbing medicine was injected, to still feel sleep 2 weeks after ingrown toenail removal?
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A 36-year old female asked:
Will hydrogen peroxide burn on newly ingrown toenail removal, with infection?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Several ingrown toenail removal surgeries on same big toe. Very tiny nail left - really ugly and embarassing. Are there fake toenails?
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A 20-year old male asked:
I have ingrown toenail that requires removal but i cant wear comfortable or casual shoe at my work at all .. What's other solution for ingrown nails?
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A 34-year old female asked:
I had toenail ingrown surgery removal, it's had been 3 weeks+ and the wound has dried up. The left side is still numb and feel nothing up to today. Should I wait for scheduled appointment in another 3 weeks, or raise my concern ASAP?
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A 34-year old female asked:
I had toenail ingrown removal surgery (Winograd procedure), 5 days post surgery, I still feel numbness and have minor pain in the area (some pus discharge). Is the numbness normal? Should I ignore because it is normal or seek medical advise?
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A 34-year old female asked:
I had toenail ingrown surgery removal, it's day 5 right now, had some pus discharge, swollen on big toe up to the foot up to the ankle. Is the swollen due to walking a lot or I should seek medical advice?
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A 17-year old male asked:
After the removal of my ingrown toenail via a pediatrist procedure how long should I wait before going into a lake to swim?
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A 39-year old asked:
Ingrown toenail and might possibly have partial toenail removal. What can you tell me to stop worrying?
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