Laser ND YAG Toe Nail Fungus

Onychomycosis (nail fungus) can affect finger or toenails. It becomes more common with age and certain other groups have a higher risk of developing the condition. Athletes, runners and active gym attenders who sweat more or use communal showers tend to develop it. It is also more common in patients who suffer with diabetes, athlete’s foot or who have circulation problems.

What are the symptoms of nail fungus?

  • Yellow streaks in the nail bed and on the underside of the nail

  • A build up of debris under the nail

  • A discoloured, thickened nail that may separate from the skin under the nail

  • A powdery nail surface, as the infection gets worse

  • A brittle and broken nail

 

Who can be treated?

All skin and nail types can be treated.

 

How does the treatment work?

A series of flashes of laser light is aimed across the whole nail, including the nail folds. This heats up and destroys the fungus that is present.

 

How long does the treatment take?

As fungus can spread from one nail to another, normally all ten nails are treated. For this reason the whole ten nails normally takes 10 minutes to complete.

 

How many sessions do I need?

Typically a course of 3-5 treatment sessions is necessary. We recommend a series of 4 sessions every 4 weeks.


Do I need to take special precautions before and after treatment?

  • Like any other treatment of nail fungus, laser is a treatment, not a cure. It treats the existing problem, but does not provide immunity against infection in the future

  • Please make sure you remove any nail polish or gels before your session

 

Does it hurt?

The sensation is moderately uncomfortable, but each laser flash is extremely short.