Toenail Surgery A Complete Guide For Patients Nail surgery costs £350 for one toe and £100 for each additional toe. this price includes your initial assessment, the treatment, anaesthetic, dressings, and a follow up appointment. an initial podiatry consultation is £60. the podiatrist will only advise nail surgery if it is the best solution to your problematic nail. Some suggested methods for pain management after toenail removal surgery include: over the counter pain relievers such as tylenol, motrin, ibuprofen, or aleve. soaking the feet in warm, soapy water. utilizing epsom salts in a foot bath. applying antibiotic ointment or cream to the affected area.
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Toenail Surgery A Complete Guide For Patients Post operative instructions. at the direction of your podiatrist, please remove your dressing tonight tomorrow morning and soak your foot in warm water. add salt (epsom or table, 1⁄2 teaspoon per quart) soak for 15 20 minutes: week 1: soak 3 times per day. week 2: soak 2 times per day. week 3: soak 1 time per day. 2 4 weeks post surgery: the toe should start to look and feel better as the healing progresses. you may gradually resume normal activities but avoid strenuous exercise or tight fitting footwear. 4 6 weeks post surgery: most patients are fully recovered by this time, with the toenail regrowth well underway. Chronological steps of ingrown toenail surgery. here are all the steps of your care, up to surgery: pre surgery assessment. this step is completed before the procedure so that you understand the treatment plan and can make a clear and informed choice. surgical preparation. your foot must have been bathed within the last 24 hours. the day of surgery. Put a piece of a cotton ball or dental floss under the ingrown edge of your toenail. this may help it grow out properly. take the cotton or floss out if it makes your pain worse or you see any.
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