Surgical nail removal can be done in your doctor's office. Your doctor will give you an injection in the finger or toe to prevent pain. Then your doctor will use a tool to loosen the skin around the nail and separate the nail from the skin. If only part of the nail is diseased, only the diseased part is removed.

Is it painful to have a toenail removed?

Nail surgery can be done in your doctor's office. Before it starts, your doctor numbs the area around your nail. If you've ever had your gums numbed at the dentist's, it's very similar. You'll be awake for the surgery, but you won't feel any pain.

How long does it take to recover from toenail removal?

It can take about two to three weeks for the wound to heal. Watch for signs of infection during the healing period. Contact Dr. Moran if you experience increasing pain, swelling, drainage, or redness at the surgical site.