Toenail Fungus Removal North Shore

Symptoms of Nail Fungus

Nail fungus generally has no symptoms. In some rare cases, nail fungus may cause pain, limit mobility, and interfere with manual dexterity. Diseased nail develops a yellow brown appearance with eventual crumbling and disintegration of the nail plate.

Laser treatment is your answer for quick, in-office treatments which are safe and88% effective. This alternative to harmful prescription medication is virtually painless with no downtime. Shoes and nail polish can be worn directly after treatment.

Description of Laser Treatment

The laser treatment is performed in an outpatient clinic at your doctor’s office, a Medi-Spa, or at a day surgery center. Shoes and socks are removed; toes and nails are cleaned with alcohol.

The laser handpiece is placed directly onto the skin or nail, a few bursts of laser light are emitted to each nail area. A laser skin thermometer is used to determine the skin temperature during the procedure to optimize the laser treatment. Two or three treatments are necessary and are usually performed at an interval of 2 to 6 weeks apart. Patients may resume normal activities immediately following the procedure.

How soon will I see improvement?

On average, a nail will replace itself every six to nine months. Healthy new growth will be visible within the first three months. Clinical studies reveal that more than 88% of treated patients show significant improvement. In most cases the nail fungus pathogen is completely eliminated.

Is this treatment safe?

Yes. In clinical studies there have been no adverse reactions, injuries, disabilities or known side effects. You will be able to walk out of the office just as well as you walked in. The treatment does not harm you in any way.

Does my insurance pay for this?

No, insurance companies consider this a cosmetic procedure. You can use your Health Spending Account, Medical IRA or other Flexible Medical Spending Accounts for the treatment. We also accept cash, checks, credit and debit cards and we offer 0% interest financing for one year.