Nail avulsion surgery is a procedure to remove a portion of entire nails from the nail bed. It is suggested when a nail is infected or injured. Nail avulsion treatment in Delhi at Skinology Clinic is performed by experts, offers a customized treatment plan, and ensures safety. The procedure can be a little painful but can be managed through local anesthesia and medication. It also depends on the tolerance capacity of an individual. Nail surgery helps in cleaning the infected part and achieving healthy nail growth.

How painful is nail avulsion surgery?

Each individual has a different tolerance level. Therefore, defining the pain levels during and after nail avulsion surgery varies. Local anesthesia is administered before the surgery. It numbs the infected or injured area and reduces the pain and discomfort during the surgery. After the surgery, the effect of local anesthesia reduces pain and patients experience a degree of pain or soreness. 

Pain management during the procedure

Pain management during the procedure reduces the pain. Local anesthesia is injected at the base or toe of the infected area. It numbs the area and reduces the sensation of pain. It allows comfort in nail avulsion surgery. 

Post-surgery pain and discomfort

Patients experience pain and discomfort as the anesthesia wears off. Immediately as the effect of anesthesia wears off, it causes severe pain and discomfort for at least one day but decreases slowly. It remained for one week and then completely went off. Skin specialists in Delhi at Skinology Clinic recommend certain pain reliever medications to reduce the pain. It is suggested that patients should take a complete rest for at least one week. It helps in reducing pain and swelling. Ice packs also diminish the pain and inflammation. 

Nail avulsion surgery is a process to remove an infected or injured toe or finger from the nail bed. It is removed partially or completely depending on the nail condition. Pain can be managed by injecting anesthesia that numbs the area and reduces pain. Complete rest, certain medications, and the use of ice packs are necessary to reduce pain post-surgery. Consult with the nail doctors at Skinology to learn more about nail diseases and all in details on nail avulsion surgery.