Ingrown nails are common and can occur at any age, most often in teens or young adults, due to hormonal changes. If left untreated, they frequently result in pain, discomfort, and potentially infection. Dr. Mona Ramani and Dr. Erin Koprince at AIRE Podiatry Studio in New York City, NY, offers ingrown nail care and prevention to help relieve pain and reduce the risk of recurrence. Schedule a consultation to learn how to get rid of your ingrown toenail problem for good!
Ingrown nails occur when the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin instead of over it. This may result in tenderness, pain, or inflammation that appears as swelling or redness at the site surrounding the ingrown toenail. The skin on the affected area may overgrow and form a raised, fleshy area called “nail fold hypertrophy.” If the area around the ingrown toenail feels warm or hot to the touch, that may indicate infection and a need for prompt treatment.
Ingrown toenails can develop for various reasons, including:
Treatment for ingrown toenails can range from conservative measures, such as warm soaks and proper nail care, to more advanced interventions like nail trimming or partial nail removal performed by your podiatrist.
Please schedule a consultation with one of our highly-trained podiatrists to understand the current condition of your ingrown nails and receive the proper treatment. When you meet with either Dr. Ramani or Dr. Koprince, they will examine your affected toe and review your symptoms. By assessing the severity of your condition, she can discuss with you the appropriate treatment options that will best meet your needs.
A conservative treatment will involve soaking the foot in warm water with Epsom salt or using over-the-counter topical antibiotic creams to prevent infection. You may also be advised on risk factors, such as properly trimming your toenails to prevent future ingrowth and infection, or we may prescribe antibiotics to prevent a current infection from progressing.
If the ingrown toenail is more advanced or recurrent, we will apply a topical anesthetic to numb the area and use specialized instruments to remove the ingrown edge. In more severe cases, we may recommend a partial nail removal procedure called “Partial Nail Avulsion.” During this procedure, the ingrown portion of the nail is removed, sometimes a part of the nail bed, to prevent future ingrowth. The area is numbed beforehand to ensure minimal pain during the procedure.
After the procedure, your foot will be dressed with a sterile bandage and antibiotic ointment.
You will be advised to keep the area clean and wear open-toed shoes or sandals for a period to avoid putting pressure on the affected toe. A follow-up appointment will be scheduled to ensure that the ingrown toenail is healing properly and to monitor your progress.
It’s essential to follow post-treatment instructions carefully to minimize the risk of recurrence. If you have recurrent ingrown toenails or if you notice signs of infection, such as increased redness, swelling, pain, or pus discharge, please contact us promptly for further evaluation and treatment.
The cost of an Ingrown Nail Treatment in New York City will depend on the extent of treatment needed to fully clear your ingrown nails of any infection and restore your foot health to normal levels. AIRE Podiatry Studio can provide a cost estimate for your ingrown nail treatment plan at the time of your consultation. We also encourage patients to correspond with their insurance providers to receive accurate estimates.
AIRE Podiatry Studio is a state-of-the-art podiatry practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, where our goal is to focus on your feet as the foundation for your body’s health. Our podiatric foot and ankle surgeons, Mona Ramani, DPM, AACFAS, and Erin Koprince, DPM, DABPM, take a preventive and integrative approach to care, focusing on the whole body, not just the feet and ankles. Our practice takes a preventive and integrative approach to care by providing a full body wellness experience alongside cutting-edge technology.
Dr. Mona Ramani is board-qualified by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). Dr. Ramani is certified in Tenex™ treatment for tendinopathy, a European-trained nail reconstruction specialist, and a functional foot mapping and lower extremity biomechanics gait analysis expert.
Dr. Erin Koprince is a board-certified American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) diplomate. She also holds the Academy of Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery (AMIFAS) certification and is a certified Tenex™ treatment specialist.
