At Align Foot & Ankle, Dr. Ho-Ellsworth uses both proven surgical excision as well as the newest innovation in ingrown toenail treatment, Onyfix nail correction system. This pain-free treatment encourages your ingrown toenail to return to its natural shape.

Before your treatment, Dr. Ho-Ellsworth prepares your toenail by filing the top of it lightly. This creates a roughened surface upon which she applies a primer. She cures the primer with an LED light. 

Next, Dr. Ho-Ellsworth applies a band of composite material to the bottom of the nail. She shapes the band to fit perfectly. The composite material hardens and acts like a tiny brace for the nail. 

Over the coming weeks, the Onyfix system shifts upwards as your nail grows naturally. After several weeks, the system reaches the end of your toenail and Dr. Ho-Ellsworth removes it during a quick in-office procedure. Once you complete treatment, your ingrown toenail won’t return because the system retrained your nail and widened its space. 

Other ingrown toenail treatments involve surgery to remove the corner of the nail, but surgical procedures can be painful and require a long time to heal. Onyfix requires no incisions, no downtime, no anesthesia, and is a 100% pain-free procedure. 

To learn more about your best treatment solutions for ingrown toenails, call Align Foot & Ankle or schedule an appointment online today.