Ingrown Toenail Removal: What To Expect From a Podiatrist

Dealing with an ingrown toenail can lead to pain and even infection. It can be difficult to wear shoes or even walk around when you’re dealing with pain and inflammation. If your ingrown toenail is severe, your podiatrist may need to remove the nail so that it can properly grow back without pushing into your skin. Dr. Kevin Dodson at Dodson Foot Clinic in Bettendorf, IA, and East Moline, IL, can explain what to expect during removal for ingrown toenails and how you can be prepared. 

Removing an Ingrown Toenail

When you’re dealing with an ingrown toenail, it’s usually because a nail was cut too short or there was an injury to the nail that caused it to grow into the skin. This can then cause pain and irritation. If it’s left untreated, it can even lead to infection. When you’re dealing with severe pain, you may need to have your toenail removed so that it can have a new chance to correctly grow. 

When your podiatrist in Bettendorf, IA, and East Moline, IL, suggests removal for ingrown toenails, it’s important that you know what you can expect during the process. Your podiatrist will remove either part of or all of your toenail. The process is fairly quick and typically takes fifteen minutes or less. 

The area will first be numbed so that you can be comfortable during the process. The toenail will then be gently removed from your foot. Once the nail is removed, you’ll need to make sure that you follow instructions to help it heal properly so that you can avoid future ingrown toenails. 

Contact Our Podiatrist Today 

Make sure you’re ready to get your ingrown toenail removed! Contact Dr. Kevin Dodson at Dodson Foot Clinic in Bettendorf, IA, and East Moline, IL, to learn more about removing ingrown toenails. Call for more information today and to schedule your appointment at (563) 355-7252 for the office in Bettendorf, IA, and (309) 755-3809 for the office in East Moline, IL.