Nail Avulsion Surgery

If you have a recurring ingrown toenail that cannot be treated with proper foot care, you may need to remove it permanently with surgery. The procedure for an ingrown toenail removal surgery is simple - you will be given a needle to numb the toe, the offending portion of the toenail will be cut out and removed, and a chemical called phenol will be applied to the area to prevent regrowth of the nail. You may resume normal activities the following day after the surgery, but avoid any activities that would apply excessive pressure or injure the toe (ie. tight footwear, playing sports). The wound typically takes 4-8 weeks to heal after a partial nail avulsion and 6-12 weeks after a total nail avulsion.