Ingrown Toenail Care

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Expert Ingrown Toenail Care for Lasting Relief and Comfort

Find relief from the pain and potential infections caused by ingrown toenails with our expert care. When an ingrown toenail becomes severe, the throbbing pain can make wearing closed shoes unbearable. Don’t wait for it to worsen—visit Dr. Thompson at Ace Feet in Weymouth, MA.

We offer both traditional and innovative, non-surgical permanent treatment options to address your needs.

  • If your toenail is ingrown, you’re probably going to notice some redness and swelling on one side, or even both sides, of your affected toenail. You may also experience:

    • Oozing pus or bleeding due to infection

    • Pain and tenderness wearing a closed shoe

    • Difficulty bearing weight on your foot

    • Inflamed skin or swelling.

  • An ingrown toenail develops when your nail grows into your skin, rather than over it. Causes of ingrown toenails include:

    • Inherited nail shape that’s overly curved

    • Wearing snug-fitting shoes that overcrowd the toenails

    • Injuring or stubbing your toe

    • Nail Infections

    • Cutting toenails too short or not straight across

    • Certain medical conditions

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Advanced Treatment Options for Ingrown Toenail Relief

Surgical and Non-Surgical Solutions

We offer both surgical and less invasive treatment options.

  • Dr. Thompson uses Onyfix, a revolutionary nail correction system that helps ingrown or involuted toenails grow back to their natural shape without any surgery or pain. Onyfix uses a hardened composite material that is cured by an LED light and acts like a brace on the nail plate. This ensures that the nail remains in the correct shape as it grows from the base of the nail until the end, thus reshaping the pathway for the new nail growth.

    The Onyfix system is cured to your toenail for about 2-3 months. When the toenail grows, the Onyfix will grow with the toenail and help the toenail grow in the correct position. During this period additional bands can be applied to the toenail to ensure that the desired result is obtained.

    We recommend 3-4 bands with 6 weekly appointment intervals.  Once complete, the composite is removed and the nail continues to grow naturally.

    Benefits of Onyfix:

    • Pain Free

    • Hypoallergenic

    • Safe

    • Effective

    • Quick

    • Evidence-Based Medicine

    • Athletic Sports Ready in 24 hrs

    • Natural Growth Process

    • Suitable for Diabetics

    • Nail Polish Ready

  • Surgical options may be necessary for:

    • Chronic ingrown toenail

    • Recurring ingrown toenail despite frequent conservative care

    • Ingrown toenails that are negatively impacting your lifestyle, causing significant pain and footwear use problems

    Surgery may entail:

    Partial Nail Removal (Partial Nail Avulsion)

    • Procedure: For more severe cases, Dr. Thompson may remove part of the toenail. This is done under local anesthesia and can help prevent the nail from growing into the skin again.

    Complete Nail Removal (Total Nail Avulsion)

    • Procedure: In cases where the ingrown toenail recurs or is particularly severe, the entire toenail may be removed. This is usually a last resort and is performed under local anesthesia.