An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the toenail grows into the surrounding skin causing pain redness swelling and infection. The big toe is most commonly affected. Without treatment ingrown toenails become increasingly painful and may develop serious infection requiring urgent care.
If these symptoms are affecting your daily movement, your body is telling you something. You do not have to keep working around it - the sooner you get an accurate answer, the sooner you can start moving freely again.
A focused evaluation helps determine which factor is driving your symptoms and what treatment path makes sense next.
cutting nails too short or with curved edges
compresses toes and redirects nail growth
genetic predisposition to inward nail growth
stubbing or dropping objects on the toe
thickened nails are more prone to ingrowth
excessive sweating softens surrounding skin
Dr. Lazarus focuses on identifying the root cause and matching treatment to the condition, not forcing every patient into the same routine.
Dr. Lazarus performs a simple in-office procedure under local anaesthesia that permanently corrects the ingrown nail edge. No hospital visit immediate relief and permanent results.
Immediate pain relief with less than 1 percent recurrence rate
When an ingrown nail has become infected Dr. Lazarus provides complete infection management including drainage and appropriate treatment before final nail correction.
Complete infection clearance before definitive correction
Proper nail cutting technique footwear guidance and if necessary nail reconstruction to create a healthier nail shape that resists future ingrowth.
Prevents recurrence with proper ongoing nail care guidance
No generic treatment plan. No guesswork. Just a clearer path forward.
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Dr. Lazarus combines advanced treatment technology with focused podiatric expertise, helping patients understand what is actually happening and what can be done about it.
The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia so you feel no pain during treatment. Some mild soreness for a day or two afterward is normal and managed with over-the-counter pain relief. Most patients are surprised by how comfortable the experience is.
Mild cases can sometimes be managed temporarily with warm soaks and proper trimming but infected or recurring ingrown toenails require professional treatment. Home attempts to cut out the nail often worsen the condition and increase infection risk.
The permanent correction procedure Dr. Lazarus performs has a recurrence rate of less than 1 percent. This is significantly better than temporary treatments. Most patients never have an ingrown nail on the treated edge again.
Most patients return to normal activities the same day or next day. The treated area heals fully within 2 to 4 weeks. Wearing open-toed shoes or loose footwear for a few days after the procedure is recommended.
Yes. Ingrown toenail treatment is typically covered by major insurance plans as a medically necessary procedure. Our team verifies your coverage before your appointment.
See Dr. Lazarus if your ingrown toenail is causing significant pain shows signs of infection such as pus increasing redness or warmth keeps recurring or if you are diabetic. Diabetics should seek professional care for any nail issue immediately.
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