Angie specialises in nail surgery which is a permanent solution to your painful in-growing toenails. Performed under local anaesthetic whether it is an ablation permanent removal or avulsion temporary removal, you will be pain-free soon afterwards. Angie treats adults and children from the age of 13.5 years old.
Ingrown nails are caused by different reasons, including accidents, trauma, sports, incorrect nail cutting, neglect, inappropriate footwear or congenital curved nails.
WHY US AND NOT THE NHS?
Being referred by your GP to the NHS nail surgery department is a lottery. An NHS Department does exist in Bexhill, however only some GPs refer. If you do get referred it is currently ten months to a years wait. Ingrown nails need immediate attention, otherwise granulating tissue starts to grow, which in some cases covers the whole nail as you can see in the banner photo's above. In the interim, the toe gets infected, is painful, smelly and bleeds a lot.
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Angie will treat you as soon as possible and her aim is within two weeks after the initial consultation which determines whether you are suitable for nail surgery, similar to a pre-op.
What is involved?
Nail surgery involves the permanent removal of either one or both sides of a nail or the total removal of a nail. This is known as nail ablation.
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The application of Phenol to the nail bed (Phenolization) is highly successful and is considered the ‘Gold Standard’ permanent solution for painful, recurrent or ingrowing toenails.​
The procedure takes around 90 minutes for a single nail and you will need to take the following day off work or school. Two days after your surgery you will return to have your dressing changed. The nail will need to be dressed for 6 weeks and kept dry, so swimming and other sports are out. Following the advised aftercare plan carefully, aids the healing process. A course of antibiotics is recommended from the time of surgery. Angie will email your GP to ask for a prescription on your behalf. Please bring a pair of Velcro opening sliders or other similar sandal to wear post-surgery.
For those patients who need immediate attention for their ingrown toenail but it is not convenient to start the nail surgery process, Angie offers an hour long appointment to remove the nail spike temporarily. This treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic and depending on the severity of the ingrown nail, 10 days to 2 weeks is the appropriate recovery time. This treatment is called partial nail avulsion.
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For both partial nail ablations and avulsions aftercare dressing and a Limbo foot bag are provided.
This clinic is absolutely brilliant
My in-growing toenail had finally got away from me and, having never used a chiropodist before, I had deferred any visit, uncertain as to whether such clinics were professional or 'therapeutic'. Well, forget those qualms. This clinic is absolutely brilliant. What was an incredibly painful problem was resolved quickly, painlessly and with good humour and consummate professionalism. I could not be more delighted and additionally, the wise advice I received has helped resolve other issues. Why didn't I go five years ago! Thank you.
My problem is ingrowing toenails.
After the consultation with Angie, who is very knowledgeable and professional, the recommendation was to have nail removal surgery under local anaesthetic. During the operation, Angie provided info on the procedure. It was painless and the time went quickly. Another appointment was made for 2 days later for the nail to be checked and redressed. The aftercare is excellent, as you are provided with all the necessary dressings and advise to help with recovery. I have had 4 nail surgeries and I can highly recommend this service from this Clinic. Thank you, Angie.
NAIL SURGERY IS AN EFFECTIVE PERMANENT SOLUTION TO THE FOLLOWING COMPLAINTS:
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Ingrown toenails
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Thick and deformed nails
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Fungal nails that have not responded to previous treatment.