Management of ingrown toenail can vary, and depending on the condition of the ingrown toenail and the patient, will often require surgery. More commonly, ingrown toenail surgery Sydney can be carried out in a general consultation and the procedure is conservative; the ingrown portion of the nail is trimmed away to provide relief. This minor procedure is usually provided at the cost of a standard podiatry consultation fee.
If the nail is too painful for this conservative treatment, then a local anaesthetic can be provided to manage the pain. There is typically an additional charge for the use of anaesthetics, ranging from an additional $50 to $175.
When ingrown toenails are a reoccurring issue and is unable to be treated with standard minor treatments, ingrown toenail surgery is considered.
Non-permanent correction of ingrown toenail surgery involves removing a portion of the nail, which is growing inward, down to the base of the toenail. Only a small portion of the nail is removed to allow for quick recovery. With non-permanent surgery there is always a risk of the nail growing back ingrown. The cost of this surgery is approximately $250.
Permanent correction of ingrown toenail surgery involves removing the nail right down to the base of the toenail and applying a chemical to neutralise the nail matric to prevent it from growing back again. The podiatrist will attempt to take as little nail as possible to allow for a better and cleaner healing process. This type of surgery will cost around $500.
It is also possible for prices to be reduced with insurance. Always check with your provider and medical professional to see what is covered by private health insurance prior to booking your ingrown toenail treatment. Want to know what’s involved in an ingrown toenail treatment? Check out the video below.