Fast, expert care for painful ingrown toenails in Auckland. Conservative treatment, Onyfix nail correction, and Minor ingrown toenail surgery for lasting relief.
Painful, red, swollen, or infected toenails can make even walking a challenge. At Norwest Podiatry, our Podiatrists are experts in diagnosing and treating ingrown toenails. From early conservative care through to permanent surgical solutions.
Whether your ingrown toenail is new, recurring, or linked to another problem such as fungal infection or trauma, we will recommend the best treatment based on your symptoms, medical history and lifestyle.
An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness, swelling. The big toe is most commonly affected, but any toenail can become ingrown. Left untreated, it can become infected and make walking uncomfortable, limiting your daily activities.
At Norwest Podiatry, we provide expert ingrown toenail treatments in Auckland, trusted by patients for gentle conservative care through to effective minor surgery.
Common causes include:
At Norwest Podiatry, we offer the full range of ingrown toenail treatments so you get the right solution:
Gentle, non-invasive treatment for mild to moderate ingrown nails.
Read moreInnovative nail bracing system that naturally guides nail growth, safe, pain-free, and non-surgical.
Read moreRemoves only the ingrown edge, preventing recurrence for most patients.
Read moreRemoves the full toenail when the whole plate is damaged or infected.
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Don’t let a painful toenail stop you walking comfortably. Book your ingrown toenail treatment today with Norwest Podiatry, your trusted Podiatrists in West Auckland
No. We use local anaesthetic so you won’t feel pain during the procedure. Some mild discomfort can occur after, but it’s usually well controlled with over the counter pain relief.
No. We assess your toenail and recommend the best option, conservative care, Onyfix, or minor surgery.
Completely pain free during and after application. Most patients don’t feel it at all.
You’ll see gradual improvement as the nail grows out. Full correction may take several months depending on nail shape.
Most patients can walk comfortably the same day or the next, with full healing taking around 2- 4 weeks.
Conservative treatment may need repeating, but partial nail avulsion with phenol offers a permanent solution in most cases.
Yes. We regularly treat children and teens with both non-invasive and surgical methods, depending on the case.
At Norwest Podiatry, we are dedicated to delivering top-notch podiatry services in Auckland for people of all ages. Our New Zealand-trained and registered podiatrists are ACC Accredited and provide Procare (Diabetes Service) support, specializing in the assessment, diagnoses, and treatment of foot, ankle, knee, and lower leg conditions.
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