Whenever I give an injection in the foot I tell patients, "think happy thoughts." Mainly because some people do great with the shot and others do not. It is a quick shot and the payoff of getting the shot to get your problem fixed is huge! We have placed this video here so you know what to expect if you have an ingrown toenail and what the shot is all about.
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How much does it cost to get an ingrown toenail cut out?
Our podiatrists perform a Permanent ingrown toenail procedure: removing the infected or painful toenail border and using medicine targeted to stop the ingrown toenail from recurring. Insurance most often covers this procedure. If you do not have insurance we charge a discounted self pay price of $450.
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Who is the best person to see for an ingrown toenail?
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Is an ingrown toenail dangerous?
If left untreated an ingrown toenail can lead to a serious infection. In extreme cases if left untreated can lead to amputation of a toe.
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Is it ok to go to a nail salon for an ingrown toenail?
A podiatrist is the most appropriate person to see for an ingrown toenail. A podiatrist, like Dr. McGowan and Dr. Henne can fix the problem permanently with a medical procedure. The podiatrist can also write for a prescription medication if necessary for infection. These are all things that can not be done at a pedicure.
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Is there really a permanent fix for this or will it grow back after a procedure?
There is a simple in office procedure that we can perform to permanently remove just the small piece of nail stuck in the skin. The only way you would get another ingrown nail in that same location is usually from some sort of trauma.
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How long does it take to perform this procedure?
Our staff usually tells patients to plan on about a 30 minute visit. This give the podiatrist time to evaluate your problem, numb the toe and the perform the procedure
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What is the after care?
We tell all of our patients that the toe is going to look much worse than it feels for a couple of weeks. It will feel so much better but will be draining for two weeks or more. The drainage can be yellow, which patients often confuse with infection. During the 2 weeks after the procedure we give all of our patients soaking instructions and very strict instructions to keep the toe covered with antibiotic topical cream and band aid.
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Does insurance cover ingrown toenail?
Most of the time this is a covered procedure by insurance company. At the Center for Ankle and Foot Care we have a full time employee who verifies your insurance and is able to tell you before the procedure if you have a deductible, copay or no responsibility. We feel it is important for patients to be informed about cost before the procedure.
