Ingrown Or Involution Toenail
An ingrown toenail develops when the sides of the toenail grow into the surrounding skin. Pain and tenderness to the sides of the toe nail as well as the tip of the toe. Nail curvature is exaggerated and can look C shaped when viewing from the apex. The big toe is often affected, either on one or both sides. The nail curls and pierces the skin, which becomes red, swollen and tender.
Other Possible Symptoms Include:
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Pain if pressure is placed on the toe
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Inflammation of the skin at the end of the toe
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A build-up of fluid (oedema) in the area surrounding the toe
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An overgrowth of skin around the affected toe (hypertrophy)
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Bleeding
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White or yellow pus coming from the affected area
Surgery may be recommended if your toenail doesn't improve. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, this may involve removing part or all of your toenail.
Total Nail Avulsion
Total nail avulsion completely removes your toenail. This may be necessary if your nail is thick and pressing into the skin surrounding your toe. After your toenail has been removed, you’ll have an indentation where your nail used to be. However, it's perfectly safe for you not to have a toenail.
Partial Nail Avulsion
Partial nail avulsion removes part of your toenail and is the most commonly used operation for treating ingrown toenails. It's about 98% effective.
A local anaesthetic is used to numb your toe and the edges of your toenail are cut away. A chemical called phenol is applied to the affected area to prevent the nail growing back and becoming ingrown in the future.
A course of antibiotics may be prescribed if your nail is infected, and any pus will be drained away.
GETTING INSURANCE TO COVER YOUR SURGERY
How to make a claim
Before you access care, understand your cover then
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Gain pre-authorisation for a consultation
- if toe is infected, we may prescribe antibiotics
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After the consultation gain pre-authorisation for toenail fungus or finger fungus removal.
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Schedule a date and time for surgery suitable for you.
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After the surgery, we will need to review the wounds and dress the wound*. Please gain follow up pre-authorisation
* Some insurance companies do not covered medication and dressing. Please check with your provider.
The Following are the codes
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Initial consultation: No code needed
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Nail surgery: S6400 or S7010 or AA628
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Follow up consultation: No code needed
Nail Surgery Specialist Private Insurance Provider
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BUPA Provider Number: 85020325
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Cigna Provider Number: 203195
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Vitality Health: Marion Yau
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WPA Provider Number: 920706491
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AVIVA Provider Number: 600099010
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Simply Health, Helix and Health Shield: No membership number needed
Self Paying
NAIL SURGERY
A redeemable consultation is needed prior to surgery. This can be completed virtually or face to face. The cost includes local anaesthetic, nail removal, up to 3 wound reviews and antibiotics, if needed. All surgery will be performed by Marion Yau. If Marion Yau is not available, it will be a doctor or Podiatrist trained by her.
1 Nail
2 Nail
Additional Nails
Phenol per a toe
£799
£999
£388
£50
Other Additional Treatment & Test
This is recommended to patients with severe infected fungal nail infection. Oral systemic medication is recommended for clients.
General Pracitioner consultation and prescription (In- House)
General Pracitioner consultation and prescription (Telephone)
Blood Test (General blood test and Liver Function Test)
Repeated Prescription Only
Nail or Skin KOH & Culture Test
ONYCHO DNA Nail and Skin Testing
(If NHS samples or Culture Samples come back negative)
Swabs for skin infection
Histology (Check for cancer)
Histology + Culture
IgE (Allergy Testing) for anti-fungal medications:
include blood test
£180
£99
£80
£50
£65
£89
£80
£280
£210
£290
Ingrown Toenail Removal Partial Nail Avulsion
Marion Yau, Harley Street Nail Treatment and Surgery Specialist trained all our dedicated team. Marion Yau has over 18 years of experience in treating nails and 12 years of nail surgery experience. Marion Yau and her team will work with you to develop a treatment programme especially for you. Let's get you back on your feet today!
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Get in Touch
46 Harley Street,
London
W1G 9PT
Tel: 01206484185 / 02031501655
Email: info@footcliniclondon.co.uk