Stop Toenail Pain Today with a Quick, Painless Procedure.

Why Do Ingrown Toenails Hurt So Much?

An ingrown toenail occurs when the sharp corner of your toenail grows into the soft skin of the toe. The body recognizes this as a "foreign object," like a splinter, and launches an inflammatory response. This causes:

• Pain and Tenderness: Especially when pressure is applied from shoes or even a bedsheet.
• Redness and Swelling: The area becomes inflamed as the body tries to fight the "invader."
• Infection: The break in the skin provides an entry point for bacteria, leading to pus, drainage, and increased pain. If left untreated, the infection can become serious.

Causes of Ingrown Toenails

• Improper Trimming: Cutting your toenails too short or rounding the corners is the most common cause. Nails should be cut straight across.
• Tight Footwear: Shoes or socks that crowd the toes can push the nail into the skin.
• Nail Shape: Some people have naturally curved (incurvated) nails that make them more prone to the condition.
• Injury: Stubbing your toe or dropping something on it can lead to an ingrown nail.

The Definitive Solution: A Painless In-Office Procedure

While home remedies like soaking might help in the very earliest stages, the only definitive cure for a moderate to severe ingrown toenail is a minor surgical procedure performed by a specialist.

Here's what to expect at our clinic:

1. Local Anesthesia: Dr. Gautam will administer a small injection to completely numb the toe. You will not feel any pain during the procedure.
2. Partial Nail Removal: The ingrown portion of the nail is carefully and precisely removed. The healthy part of the nail is left untouched.
3. Permanent Correction (Matrixectomy): For recurring ingrown nails, a chemical is applied to the nail root in that corner to prevent that small section from ever growing back, solving the problem for good. This procedure is detailed on our Ingrown Toenail Surgery page.

The entire process is quick (usually under 20 minutes), the relief is immediate, and you can walk out of the clinic right after. Don't suffer from toenail pain any longer.