Immediate relief for painful ingrown toenails with professional podiatry care at Norwest Podiatry in West Auckland.
Conservative ingrown toenail treatment is a non-surgical option where your Podiatrist carefully trims and lifts the ingrown nail edge, cleans the surrounding skin, and applies sterile dressings. This provides immediate pain relief without the need for injections or surgery. They will provide guidance on proper nail cutting and footwear choices to help prevent future ingrown nails.
Many patients experience immediate relief, and conservative treatment can be repeated if the problem returns.
Conservative ingrown toenail treatment is a non-surgical approach where a podiatrist carefully trims and lifts the ingrown edge of the nail, cleans the surrounding skin, and provides advice to prevent recurrence. It offers quick pain relief without the need for surgery.
A typical appointment takes 30 – 40 minutes, depending on the severity. Most patients feel immediate relief after the first session.
Most people experience minimal discomfort. The procedure is gentle, and we use sterile instruments to ensure your comfort and safety.
Some cases are resolved in a single visit, while others require regular maintenance until the nail grows out correctly. Your Podiatrist will recommend the best follow-up plan.
Conservative treatment can manage pain and allow the nail to grow normally, but recurrent or severe cases may require minor nail surgery for a permanent solution
We’ll give you personalised advice on proper nail cutting techniques, footwear choice, and foot hygiene. Following this guidance greatly reduces your risk of recurrence
No referral is needed for private podiatry appointments. You can book directly online or by phone
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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