Treatment
Numbing the toe and removing the ingrown edge of the nail brings fast relief. For nails that keep coming back, the nail edge can be treated so it does not regrow into the skin.
Diabetes or poor circulation?
Do not try to fix an ingrown nail at home. Call us.
Common questions
Does the procedure hurt?
The toe is numbed first. Most people feel pressure, not pain, and walk out the same day.
Medically reviewed by Keith W.V. Johnson, MD, FAAOS · Updated September 28, 2026
Educational information, not medical advice. Content pending Dr. Jones's review.