Treatments

Ingrown Toenail Removal

Ingrown toenail removal in Houston, TX. Procedure with local anesthesia in Spanish, with affordable pricing.

A toenail is called ingrown when its side edge grows down into the flesh, and the big toe takes the brunt most often. At Clínica Hispana Cruz the medical team removes the buried part under local anesthetic during the same visit, and treats any infection that is already there, so you can wear shoes again without pain.

Which symptoms give it away?

Pain when pressing the side of the toe or putting on shoes
Red, swollen skin next to the nail
Pus, bleeding or tissue growing over the edge
Discomfort that keeps returning even after trimming the nail

Why shouldn't you fix it yourself?

Cutting the corner in a curve or digging under the nail with scissors leaves a spike that grows back into the skin and opens the door to a worse infection. If you have diabetes, poor circulation or numbness in your feet, don't try it at home: a small wound on the foot can turn serious.

What is the procedure like?

The medical team examines the toe and how much of it is affected.
The whole toe is numbed with a shot near where it joins the foot.
With the toe numb, the edge that grew into the skin is trimmed and lifted out.
The area is cleaned and a dressing goes on.
If there is infection, the appropriate treatment is prescribed.

What is recovery like?

You can walk out of the visit on your own. Come in sandals or open-toe shoes, because the toe will be bandaged. At home keep the foot clean, change the dressing as instructed and come back if pain or redness gets worse instead of better. If your toe already throbs when you walk, stop by our Airline Drive clinic in open shoes and we'll see you without an appointment.

Which habits stop the nail from digging in again?

Cut toenails straight, leaving the corners visible
Don't cut them too short
Skip narrow pointy shoes or sneakers that pinch at the front
Dry well between your toes after bathing

Included in this service

Ingrown toenail treatment

Local anesthesia

Pain relief

After-care instructions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Usually not. In most cases only the side strip that is digging in is removed, and the rest of the nail stays. The medical team explains which part comes off before starting.

Yes. It is common in teens because of athletic shoes and how nails are trimmed. A parent or guardian should come along, and the medical team examines the toe before suggesting the procedure.

Once the toe no longer hurts when you step on it and the area is dry. Until then, wear open or roomy footwear. At the follow-up the medical team confirms whether you can go back to your usual shoes.