FEETBUSTER FOOT CARE PRACTICE · KRAKÓW
Ingrown toenails and nail braces
Treatment of the ingrown part of a nail and care using UniBrace or titanium nail braces. We select the approach after assessing the nail and surrounding tissues.
What the appointment includes
After a conversation and examination of the nail, we agree on the approach. Treatment may include precise removal of the part of the nail plate irritating the nail fold and application of a suitable dressing. The aim is to reduce irritation and discomfort.
Nail braces and follow-up visits
Nail braces help correct the direction of nail growth. The choice of a UniBrace or titanium brace depends on the shape of the nail plate and the problem. Application of the brace and its subsequent check and adjustment are separate services.
We apply a brace when the nail’s shape and growth pattern call for it.
Preparation and cost
When booking, describe your symptoms and ask how to prepare for the appointment. We confirm the scope and duration of treatment after assessing the problem.
When a medical consultation is needed
If the toe is swollen, there is pus or you have a fever, contact a doctor. A medical consultation is also needed if you have diabetes and an ingrown nail. Do not cut deeply down the sides of the nail yourself.
Working with a surgeon
For advanced changes, the practice assesses the need for a surgical consultation and possible surgery in cooperation with Podomedical in Myszków. This includes, for example, overgrown nail folds or overgrowth of the soft tissue at the tip of the toe that hinders nail regrowth. A consultation with our partner in Myszków is separate from a podology appointment in Kraków.
A closer look at treatments
Nail correction with a UniBrace nail brace
Preparation for phenol matrixectomy
Phenol matrixectomy chemically destroys part of the nail matrix at the ingrowing edge to limit regrowth of that part of the nail plate and reduce the risk of symptoms recurring. The video shows preparation for the procedure, not the application of phenol itself.
From our practice
Photographs from the practice’s materials. Click an image to see the details.
Frequently asked questions
Is a brace always applied at the first appointment?
No. We first assess the nail and surrounding tissues, then agree on the appropriate care.
Is a brace check a separate appointment?
Yes. A brace check and adjustment are a separate service in the price list. You agree on the follow-up date with the practitioner providing the treatment.