Cosmetic Nail Reconstruction: A New Nail in One Visit

Who is a Candidate for Nail Reconstruction?

This service is ideal for individuals with:

• Fungal Nails: To improve appearance while underlying antifungal treatment is working. The gel is non-porous and can help prevent the spread of infection.
• Thickened or Dystrophic Nails: To create a more normal-looking and manageable nail.
• Traumatized or Partially Missing Nails: To protect the nail bed and create a complete nail while the natural nail regrows underneath.
• Cracked or Split Nails: To provide a strong, protective overlay that prevents further splitting.

The Reconstruction Process

The procedure is simple, painless, and completed in a single visit:

1. Preparation: The existing nail is thinned down with a specialized file to remove any diseased or damaged sections and create a clean surface.
2. Application: A specialized, flexible polymer gel is skillfully applied and sculpted to the shape of a natural nail.
3. Curing: The gel is hardened (cured) under a UV light, bonding it securely to the nail plate.
4. Shaping and Finishing: The new nail is then filed and shaped to create a perfectly smooth and natural-looking finish.

You walk out of the clinic with a new, durable, and aesthetically pleasing nail that can last for several weeks. The reconstructed nail can be cut and filed as normal, and nail polish can be applied.

A Confidence-Boosting Solution

While nail reconstruction is a cosmetic procedure, its impact on confidence can be profound. It allows you to feel comfortable wearing open-toed shoes again while providing a protective covering for the nail bed as it heals or as underlying treatments take effect.