Ingrown toenails occur when the nail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain and inflammation. If you're experiencing tenderness, redness, swelling, or signs of infection, we offer same-day appointments for prompt evaluation and treatment.
This in-office procedure is quick, simple, and performed under local anesthesia. The offending nail border is removed, and most patients experience immediate pain relief. The avulsion procedure causes minimal disruption to your daily life but doesn't permanently alter future nail growth. This is a great option for those seeking pain relief before a vacation without a major interference to their plans. While the procedure itself takes about 10 minutes, plan for approximately one hour for your full visit from start to finish.
For chronic ingrown toenails, we recommend a partial nail matrix ablation. By removing the problematic nail growth area, future occurrences are minimized. While healing takes a bit longer with a matrixectomy, this therapy provides longer lasting results. This in-office procedure is also quick, simple, and performed under local anesthesia. While the matrixectomy itself takes about 10 minutes, plan for approximately one hour for your full visit from start to finish.
If you're experiencing sudden foot or ankle pain, New Orleans Podiatry offers same-day podiatry appointments for urgent care needs. We treat a full range of conditions, including foot fractures, ingrown toenails, ankle sprains, infections, and foreign body injuries.
You'll receive a prompt, thorough evaluation and same-day treatment from board-certified New Orleans podiatrist Dr. Edward Lang, an expert in both medical and surgical foot care. Don’t wait in pain—contact us today for urgent foot and ankle care in New Orleans.
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