Ingrown Toenail Removal Surgery Brisbane

Ingrown toenails are a problem affecting many people in Brisbane.  Many GPs refuse to offer ingrown toenail removal.  At Ubuntu Medical we are happy to announce that our GPs now offer this service to patients.

What Are Ingrown Toenails?

Medically it is known as onychomycosis and it impacts people at all ages.  The ingrown toenail is caused by a piece of nail growing into the skin.  As a result, bacteria enters the skin and can cause a mild to moderate infection of the toe.

Surprisingly, an ingrown toenail can be quite painful, especially if surgery treatment is not sought immediately.  Basic tasks such as sitting, sleeping and walking can be extremely painful.  Why is this the case?  The sharp edges of the nail will literally grow into the skin sometimes causing bleeding.

What Causes Ingrown Toenails

• Bad foot hygiene
• Bad bail care.  Incorrect cutting or trimming.
• Excessive sweating
• Weird nail shapes
• Pressures caused on the toe when playing sports like soccer or rugby league where tight-fitting boots are worn
• Pressure from ill-fitting work shoes or high heels

What Is Involved In Treatment?

You will need to book a consultation with one of our GPs to determine the extent of the ingrown toenails.  If it is low level, they may be able to trim or cut the nail to remove the problematic section.  In most cases, however, minor surgery will be performed which will provide a permanent solution to your nail problems.

 

At Ubuntu Medical, we also offer Blackheads Removal. We also offer other services. For a full list, click HERE.