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Nail surgeries are needed to treat abnormal conditions of nails like ingrown nails, fungal or bacterial nail infections etc.

Types of nail surgeries –

1. Partial Nail Avulsion – Partial Nail Avulsion required a strip of nail to be removed from the affected nail.

Benefits of Partial Nail Avulsion –

• Permanent treatment

• Less treatment and recovery time

• Removes infected parts of the nail

2. Matricectomy –

Matricectomy is a surgical method of destroying complete or selected parts of the base nail/ nail matrix of the affected nails.

Benefits of Matricectomy –

It is an effective cure for recurrent conditions of ingrown nails.

What one should expect from nail surgeries –

• Some amount of bleeding during the surgery.

• Some amount of pain or discomfort would exist till the wounds heal.

What one should do before a nail surgery –

• Consult the doctor for pre-surgery measures.

• Avoid medication that causes blood thinning.

What one should do after a nail surgery –

• Use appropriate bandage.

• Keep the nails dry and free from infections.

  • Check for infections/ complications and contact the doctor immediately.

  • Avoid activities that strain the treated nails.

  • For toe nail surgeries, one should wear loose and comfortable footwear.

  Scar Revisions

  • Reduction in visible appearance of scars