Question 1

Preparation and Aftercare for Onychomycosis Fungal Nail Laser Treatment

Accepted Answer

Before Treatment

Remove/Do not come to your appointment with nail polish on.
Skin should be clean and product-free for your treatment. Trim nails and clean them with a nail brush.
The skin surrounding nails should be shaved if hair growth is prominent.
Spray all shoes with anti-fungal spray or disinfectant. Continue weekly for at least 4 weeks.
Do not apply topical anti-fungal cream or powder 2 days prior to treatment.
Come with sandals or an extra pair of socks to wear after treatment.

During Treatment
Most treatments take between 5 and 15 minutes. Your treatment time will depend on the size of the area you are having treated. During your treatment you will feel as light warming on your skin. Let the practitioner know if you experience any discomfort. The practitioner will make multiple passes over the area. Pain tolerance may lower with each pass.
What to expect afterwards
Following treatment, you should avoid sun exposure on the treated areas as much as possible for 48 hours. This is superficial and will heal with no adverse effects. Most patients note a redness that may last 2 hours to 2 days after treatment.
To help prevent reinfection:

Apply anti-fungal cream 2 times per day for approximately 2 weeks to 3 months depending on the severity of the infection. Spray entire sole and toes.
Apply anti-fungal powder to all shoes at least once per week for at least one month.
Wear clean socks and shoes after treatment.
Wash your sheets, disinfect your shower/bath, and vacuum any carpets on the day or the day prior to treatment.
Nail polish may be applied 24 hours after treatment.
Toenails and fingernails may take 9-12 months and 6-9 months to grow out respectively. Severely infected nails may take longer.

The average interval time between treatments is 2-6 weeks. The number of treatments is typically 3-6, depending on the severity of the Onychomycosis.

Question 2

Traditional Treatment vs Laser Treatment

Accepted Answer

It’s common to seek over-the-counter ways of treating fungal nails, or oral medication prescribed by your doctor but laser treatments are an alternative option. However, with Laser Treatment for Fungal Toenail, a Laser beam will destroy the spores responsible for the fungal infection. You will usually need 3 to 6 sessions but the number of sessions will vary depending on the severity of the infection.
Results will become apparent as the new nail grows, which should be clear of infection.

Question 3

How Does Onychomycosis Fungal Nail Laser Treatment Work?

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The science behind Onychomycosis Fungal Nail Laser Treatment is both sophisticated and effective:

Laser light penetrates the nail plate to reach the nail bed
The light energy is absorbed by the pigment in the fungal organisms
This causes the fungus to heat up and be destroyed
The treatment stimulates healthy nail growth

Question 4

Does laser treatment work for fungal nails?

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Yes, Laser treatment does work for treating fungal nails. In 2019, researchers pulled together 35 studies covering more than 1,700 patients and over 4,000 infected nails. Across those studies, around 63% of nails treated with laser tested clear of fungus afterwards.

Question 5

How does the laser toenail treatment work?

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The toenail laser treatment works by using laser light that passes through the nail and the surrounding tissue. The laser light is absorbed by pigment in the fungi, which causes the pigment to heat up, and this heat kills or damages the fungal organism. Your toenail will not fall off as a result of this treatment. You will not notice a clear nail immediately since it can take at least 3 months for your clear nail to begin to emerge and 6 to 12 months for the entire nail to grow out.

Question 6

How long does the laser Onychomycosis treatment take?

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The laser toenail fungus treatment usually takes up to 30 minutes. Typically we schedule four to six treatments depending on severity spaced two weeks apart.

Question 7

Will I be able to walk after the Laser Fungal Nail Treatment?

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The laser nail treatment does not harm living tissue. Patients can simply walk in, have the procedure done, and then walk right out and go back to their normal activity as recommended by the foot specialist.

Question 8

Is Fungal Nail Laser Treatment painful?

Accepted Answer

Most patients report no pain during the treatment. You may feel a warming sensation, but it’s generally very comfortable.

Question 9

If I know I want the laser Onychomycosis treatment, why do I need a consultation?

Accepted Answer

Not all yellow toenails are fungal infections. Other conditions such as nail trauma and several dermatological conditions can mimic fungal infections and will not respond to this treatment. It is important to have your yellow toenails assessed by our qualified practitioner to determine if this treatment is appropriate for your particular condition. Also, if fungal, the nail will be trimmed and thinned out to aid the Laser beam to penetrate through the entire nail to optimize your chances of growing out a clear nail.

Question 10

How many treatments will I need?

Accepted Answer

Typically, we recommend 3-4 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart. However, the number of sessions may vary depending on the severity of the infection and how your nails respond to the treatment.

Question 11

How soon will I see results?

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You may start to see improvement as your nail grows out. Full results are typically visible once the nail has completely grown out, which can take 6-12 months.

Question 12

Can the fungal infection come back after treatment?

Accepted Answer

While the treatment is highly effective, reinfection is possible if you’re exposed to fungi again. We’ll provide guidance on how to minimize the risk of reinfection.

Question 13

What can I do to ensure my Onychomycosis doesn't return?

Accepted Answer

To prevent toenail fungus from reoccurring, one should eliminate all existing infected items which may have toenail fungus in them. Any item that has come in contact with the infected toenail or fingernail should be removed.  Old socks could have toenail fungus if they were worn by a person with a toenail fungus infection, and old shoes could have toenail fungus that is viable if they were worn by a person suffering from toenail fungus infections so by eliminating them, after you eliminate toenail fungus in your toenails would be beneficial.
The same would go for things like gloves which were worn by a person with a fingernail fungal infection or even items like keyboards which could have nail fungus pathogens on them if they were used by a person with a fungal infection in the fingernail.

Question 14

Does laser treatment work for fungal nails?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for many people it’s an effective option, especially if creams or tablets haven’t worked, or if you’d rather avoid oral antifungals. The laser passes through the nail and heats the fungus living in and under it, damaging it without harming the surrounding skin.
You won’t see a clear nail straight away. The infected nail has to grow out first, which usually takes 6–9 months for fingernails and 9–12 months for toenails. Most people need a short course of sessions, depending on how severe the infection is.
Some nail problems look like fungus but aren’t, and those won’t respond to laser. That’s why we check your nails at your consultation before recommending treatment. Following your aftercare, such as treating your shoes and using antifungal cream, gives you the best chance of keeping the infection away.

Question 15

How does the laser toenail treatment work?

Accepted Answer

The toenail laser treatment works by using laser light that passes through the nail and the surrounding tissue. The laser light is absorbed by pigment in the fungi, which causes the pigment to heat up, and this heat kills or damages the fungal organism. Your toenail will not fall off as a result of this treatment. You will not notice a clear nail immediately since it can take at least 3 months for your clear nail to begin to emerge and 6 to 12 months for the entire nail to grow out.

Question 16

How long does the laser Onychomycosis treatment take?

Accepted Answer

The laser toenail fungus treatment usually takes up to 30 minutes. Typically we schedule four to six treatments depending on severity spaced two weeks apart.

Question 17

Will I be able to walk after the Laser Fungal Nail Treatment?

Accepted Answer

The laser nail treatment does not harm living tissue. Patients can simply walk in, have the procedure done, and then walk right out and go back to their normal activity as recommended by the foot specialist.

Question 18

Is Fungal Nail Laser Treatment painful?

Accepted Answer

Most patients report no pain during the treatment. You may feel a warming sensation, but it’s generally very comfortable.

Question 19

If I know I want the laser Onychomycosis treatment, why do I need a consultation?

Accepted Answer

Not all yellow toenails are fungal infections. Other conditions such as nail trauma and several dermatological conditions can mimic fungal infections and will not respond to this treatment. It is important to have your yellow toenails assessed by our qualified practitioner to determine if this treatment is appropriate for your particular condition. Also, if fungal, the nail will be trimmed and thinned out to aid the Laser beam to penetrate through the entire nail to optimize your chances of growing out a clear nail.

Question 20

How many treatments will I need?

Accepted Answer

Typically, we recommend 3-4 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart. However, the number of sessions may vary depending on the severity of the infection and how your nails respond to the treatment.

Question 21

How soon will I see results?

Accepted Answer

You may start to see improvement as your nail grows out. Full results are typically visible once the nail has completely grown out, which can take 6-12 months.

Question 22

Can the fungal infection come back after treatment?

Accepted Answer

While the treatment is highly effective, reinfection is possible if you’re exposed to fungi again. We’ll provide guidance on how to minimize the risk of reinfection.

Question 23

What can I do to ensure my Onychomycosis doesn't return?

Accepted Answer

To prevent toenail fungus from reoccurring, one should eliminate all existing infected items which may have toenail fungus in them. Any item that has come in contact with the infected toenail or fingernail should be removed.  Old socks could have toenail fungus if they were worn by a person with a toenail fungus infection, and old shoes could have toenail fungus that is viable if they were worn by a person suffering from toenail fungus infections so by eliminating them, after you eliminate toenail fungus in your toenails would be beneficial.
The same would go for things like gloves which were worn by a person with a fingernail fungal infection or even items like keyboards which could have nail fungus pathogens on them if they were used by a person with a fungal infection in the fingernail.

Question 24

Does laser treatment work for fungal nails?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for many people it’s an effective option, especially if creams or tablets haven’t worked, or if you’d rather avoid oral antifungals. The laser passes through the nail and heats the fungus living in and under it, damaging it without harming the surrounding skin.
You won’t see a clear nail straight away. The infected nail has to grow out first, which usually takes 6–9 months for fingernails and 9–12 months for toenails. Most people need a short course of sessions, depending on how severe the infection is.
Some nail problems look like fungus but aren’t, and those won’t respond to laser. That’s why we check your nails at your consultation before recommending treatment. Following your aftercare, such as treating your shoes and using antifungal cream, gives you the best chance of keeping the infection away.

3 Sessions
1-5 nails	£450
1-10 nails	£800
6 Sessions
1-5 nails	£800
1-10 nails	£1000

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