Toenail Removal in Chennai

Benefits of Ingrown Toenail Treatment

Ingrown Toenail Treatment provides the following benefits- 

• Long-lasting relief from pain and discomfort caused due to ingrown toenails. The surgery removes the cause of the problem, which gives immediate relief. 
• Once the ingrown nail is treated, the risk of developing infection in the affected area will be reduced. 
• Ingrown toenails often impact mobility and the individual’s ability to walk and wear shoes comfortably. Surgery will address these concerns and improve mobility and the patient’s ability to perform normal activities without discomfort. 
• Surgical treatments are known to reduce the chances of recurrent ingrown toenails. 
• As a result of surgery, the patient will become more aware of foot hygiene.

Ingrown Toenail Surgery Cost in India

Generally, the ingrown toenail surgery Cost in India can range from around Rs. to Rs. or more. The overall cost varies for each patient due to the following factors- 

• The location or city where you are getting treatment
• The choice of hospital or clinic and related expenses 
• Technique used for treatment 
• Severity of the condition
• Doctor/surgeon’s fee 

Other expenses may include pre-operative consultations, diagnostic tests, medications, and post-operative care. These additional expenses can also add to the total cost of the surgery.

Stages of Ingrown Toenails

Stage I- Inflammatory Stage

Mild edema and pain are present at this stage, but the nail fold doesn’t extend over the nail plate. General measures or conservative techniques are used for treatment at this stage. Excision of spicule and partialmatricectomy may be recommended for adults and Type I Diabetes Mellitus. 

Stage II- Abscess Stage 

Pain, edema, erythema, hyperesthesia, and infection are present at this stage. The nail fold extends over the nail plate and measures less than 3 mm. In young patients and in controlled diabetics, this stage is managed by chemical partial matricectomy with phenol. 

If the hypertrophic nail fold extends over the nail plate and measures more than 3 mm, the nail fold and toenail are removed by wedge resection to perform the aesthetic reconstruction. 

Stage III- Hypertrophic Stage 

Chronic hypertrophy is present at this stage, and granulation may also start to occur. The overgrowth on the lateral nail plate is done through the Winograd technique, which involves wedge resection of the toenail and nail fold. 

Stage IV- Distal Hypertrophic Stage 

This is the most severe stage in which chronic toenail deformity is present in both lateral and distal nail folds. The hypertrophic tissue entirely covers the lateral, medial, and distal nail plate. In young patients, wedge resection is done using the Winograd technique. And in adults, total matricectomy with phenol is recommended.