Is nail surgery right for me?
Nail surgery is usually considered when an ingrown toenail keeps returning, when infection around the nail keeps coming back, or when trimming and routine care no longer bring lasting relief. It can also help with involuted (curved) or thickened nails that press into the skin. Your podiatrist will assess the toe first and will only recommend surgery where it is suitable for you.
What happens on the day
The appointment takes about an hour. Your podiatrist numbs the toe with a local anaesthetic, so you should not feel pain during the procedure. The section of nail causing the problem is removed (occasionally the whole nail), and the nail root is treated to help stop that section growing back. The toe is then dressed. Your toe will stay numb for a few hours, so please arrange to get home without driving.
Recovery and aftercare
Plan to rest with your foot raised for the rest of the day. Your price includes two follow-up appointments to check healing and change the dressing, and we will give you clear aftercare advice to take home. Healing time varies from person to person, so your podiatrist will talk you through what to expect for work, sport and footwear.
Prices
Nail surgery costs £600 for one toe or £800 for two toes. The price includes the procedure, local anaesthetic, one dressing pack and two follow-up appointments. Your podiatrist will confirm that surgery is right for you before starting, and will tell you if anything about your case would change the price. If you have diabetes or circulation problems, or are pregnant, please tell us when you book so we can plan your care safely.
Why FootHealth Battersea
FootHealth Battersea has cared for South West London feet since 1959. Our podiatrists are degree-qualified, registered with the HCPC and qualified to administer local anaesthesia, so your assessment, surgery and follow-up all happen here at the clinic on Battersea Rise.