Cosmetic surgery for toenail may be attempted in case the person is suffering because of ingrown toenail. Ingrown toenail can damage the underlying soft skin of the toe thereby paving way for the organisms to enter and set up the infection. The ingrown toenail can become thick and start curling and thus giving very bad look to the toe. One should not forget the fact that ingrown toenail is a painful condition.
Operation procedure
The first requisite for the cosmetic surgery for toenails is anesthetizing the toe. As this a minor operation local anesthesia will suffice. In case of ingrown toenail, the tender and swollen portion of the nail bed is cut with sharp scalpel. Now the nail will be much narrower and the skin also will settle down faster.
Incase of the curved thick nail, the nail along with the nail bed is removed leaving just the skin. The operation is so simple that the patient can get home within an hour.
Thing to do before operation
Try to bring with you your friend or spouse to the hospital. The companion should take care of you in the hospital and take you home safely after the operation. The spouse is the better option as she can take care of you for the first week after the operation at home.
Get prepared for subjecting yourself for various tests that will be conducted to test your fitness for the operation. Inform the doctor your previous illness and the medication that you are consuming, if there is any. Inform the doctor in case you are allergic to any medications. Reach the hospital well in time and follow the instructions of the surgeon strictly about the food that you should consume on the day of operation.
Thing to do after the operation
The feeling and the pain won't be there for an hour or so after the operation because of the anesthesia. After that you need to consume painkillers in order to mitigate the pain. The operated toe will have a dressing, which should not be disturbed for about a week.
The footwear must be able to accommodate the bandaged toe. The dressing should be kept clean and dry as much as possible. Start doing the light jobs slowly for about two to three weeks. The heavy jobs can be done after three weeks.
Cosmetic surgery of the toenail is a simple and less expensive procedure and can be thought of, in case the person wants quick relief from ingrown toenail.
Glossary
Cosmetic surgery - surgery done to improve the appearance
Anesthesia - making the part numb by blocking the function of the nerve.
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