Last Updated on February 21, 2022 by Sarah Keene
Wear open-toed or loose-fitting shoes for about two weeks after surgery. This gives your toe room to heal. After 24 hours, your toe can be kept clean by running warm soapy water over it and patting it dry. Keep it covered until fully healed with a nonstick dressing.
As many you asked, how long does it take for a toe to heal after ingrown toenail removal? Ingrown Toenail Surgery Recovery Full healing of the surgical site can take between two to six weeks, and in some cases longer. The most common post-surgery complication is infection, especially if there was an infection present before the procedure. We will help you treat any infection with oral antibiotics.
In this regard, can I walk after toenail removal? So, can you walk after nail surgery? The short answer is YES! You can walk straight after nail surgery. Nail surgery is a great, curative option for an ingrowing toenail that recurs time and time again.
Likewise, should you stay off your feet after toenail removal? At home you should: Keep your feet raised above the level of your heart to reduce swelling. Rest your foot and avoid moving it. Keep your wound clean and dry.
Moreover, how long does nail surgery take to heal? Healing usually takes five to seven weeks if you have had a piece of nail removed from one or both sides of your nail. Healing will take longer if the whole nail has been removed, because there is a larger area of skin to be repaired. In this case healing can take around 8-10 weeks.You may shower the day after the surgery. Gently dry the area and apply antibiotic ointment after showering. Avoid swimming for the next two weeks. Try to keep the toe clean and dry.
Do ingrown toenails grow back?
Most of the time, an ingrown toenail is not a serious health problem. Ingrown toenail treatment usually works. The ingrown toenail won’t grow back if you practice good foot care. You may need regular foot care exams if you have a condition that causes foot problems, such as nerve damage or diabetes.
How do you wear big toe after nail removal?
Put a small amount of antibiotic ointment on a piece of square silk bandage. Put the silk over your child’s toe so the antibiotic goes on the place where the toenail was removed. Put a toe sock over the toe and tape it loosely to your child’s foot. The Podiatry Clinic staff can show you how to do this.
How do I take care of my toenail after removal?
- After the first 24 to 48 hours, you can remove the bandage and gently wash around the wound with clean water 2 times a day.
- You may cover the wound with a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a non-stick bandage.
Can I drive home after toenail removal?
No, not until the anaesthetic has worn off. It is also not recommended that you drive any significant distance for the first couple of days after surgery.
How can I protect my big toe without nail?
Soak your finger or toe in cold water for 20 minutes after trimming the nail. Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and cover the area with a nonstick bandage.
Can you wear socks after toenail removal?
Wear cotton socks. You may need to do this for about 2 weeks. You can likely resume your normal activities within a week.
How long should you keep a dressing on after toenail removal?
Leave the first dressing on for two days following the surgery, then the dressings should be changed on a daily basis, as below, until fully healed. Please keep your dressing dry in between dressing changes.
How do I know if my toe is infected after toenail removal?
- Pain with pressure on your toe.
- The skin next to your nail being swollen, tender, or hard.
- Redness.
- Bleeding.
- Skin that grows over part of your toenail.
- A blister filled with pus (you may not notice a blister, but have large amounts of drainage coming from your toe)
How much does it hurt after toenail removal?
How painful is your toe after ingrown toenail removal surgery? Your toe will not be painful for about 2-3 hours after the surgery. After that the anesthesia will slowly wear out and there will be minimal discomfort to the toe. It is recommended that you take over the counter Aleve or Ibuprofen if any pain.
How do you dress toe after ingrown toenail surgery?
- Carefully peel off the tape at the base of toe, and gently ease the dressing off from the bottom to the top of the toe.
- Get a clean basin of warm, salty water and soak your foot for around 5 minutes.
- With washed hands, carefully open the packet of sterile, dry dressing (e.g. Melolin/Podlin).