Nail surgery is a minor surgical procedure used to treat various painful or persistent nail conditions affecting the fingernails or toenails. It is commonly performed to relieve pain, correct deformities, or remove infected or ingrown portions of the nail.
The procedure is usually done under local anesthesia and may involve partial or complete removal of the nail (nail avulsion), removal of the nail root in recurring cases, or drainage of infections such as abscesses under the nail. It is most commonly used for ingrown toenails, chronic infections, nail deformities, and certain traumatic nail injuries.
After the procedure, proper wound care, dressing changes, and hygiene are important for healing and preventing infection. Pain and swelling are usually mild and temporary. In many cases, patients can return to normal activities within a short period.
Nail surgery is generally safe and effective when performed by a dermatologist or qualified specialist, and it helps provide long-term relief from recurrent nail problems.