Minor Surgery
15 - 30 min
2 - 3 weeks
Keep the dressing clean/dry for the time advised; replace as instructed.
Elevate your foot for the first day to reduce swelling.
Use pain relief only as approved by your provider.
Soak/clean the toe as directed; watch for increasing redness, pus, or fever.
Will it hurt? You’ll typically receive local anesthesia; you may feel pressure, not sharp pain.
Can the nail grow in again? Recurrence is possible; partial matrix treatment can reduce risk.
When can I wear regular shoes? Usually within a few days once tenderness subsides.
When should I call? If pain, redness, or drainage worsens, or you develop fever.
Pathology fees may bill separately. Our team will help verify benefits and expected costs.
Results will vary by procedure and individual recovery time.
Call (305) 852-9300 or send us a message through the Patient Portal.