Ingrown toenails are a common issue where the edge of a toenail digs into surrounding soft tissue, leading to discomfort, inflammation, swelling, and infection. Although this condition typically affects the big toe, it can occur on any toe.
Ingrown toenails can often heal themselves. However, if the pain worsens or an infection develops, a minor procedure might be necessary for relief.
At Make You Well, we employ a method known as wedge excision to address ingrown toenails. This procedure involves the removal of the problematic segment of the nail and the adjacent tissue from which the nail grows.
Residents of Colleyville, Southlake, or nearby areas in the DFW region who suffer from the discomfort of an ingrown toenail can contact Make You Well. We invite you to book an appointment for a consultation with our healthcare providers.
For more advanced ingrown toenails—particularly those that are infected or deeply embedded—our provider will administer a local anesthetic block to numb the toe before any procedure, ensuring the treatment is essentially painless during the process. Mild post-procedure soreness typically resolves within a day or two. Mild, uncomplicated cases may be managed with soaking and conservative trimming without a procedure.
For minor cases managed conservatively, discomfort typically improves within a few days of soaking and proper care. If a partial nail removal procedure is performed, most patients can wear normal shoes within a day or two, though the toe may remain tender for 1–2 weeks. Full healing of the nail bed after a procedure typically takes 4–6 weeks. Your provider will give specific aftercare instructions.
This depends on the treatment performed. After conservative care (soaking and trimming), most patients can wear regular shoes immediately. After a partial nail avulsion procedure, open-toe shoes or sandals are typically more comfortable for the first few days while the toe heals. Our providers will give you specific footwear guidance based on your individual treatment.
