Can I have local anaesthetic for Ingrown toenail cutting?

[JayUK1981]

Hi, I have ingrown toenails on both big toes, they are both a bit infected and really sore.

I am going to a private podiatrist tomorrow who said he will try and cut them, I asked about a local anaesthetic, and he said no, only for nail surgery.

I read on an NHS run site that the procedure to correct this would usually be to do a local anaesthetic, cut the nails and add phenol to the sides to stop regrowth. So wondered why privately he's saying no, I'm certainly willing to pay the extra lol

Does anyone know what to usually expect angels should I be ordered an anaesthetic, as I know it will be painful, especially as they are a bit infected.

James

[fredwgarfield]

go someplace else…

[AMR19]

Why not get the Toe nails removed privately? Yes it's painful. I had one removed 30 years ago due to infected ingrowing. Phenol or similar may not stop the toe nail regrowing.

[Norwich1 Moderator]

from a London Podiatry practice:

“We treat ingrown toenails with nail surgery, which is done under local anaesthetic. During nail surgery, once the local anaesthetic is administered, your podiatrist will then remove part or all of the nail.”

I would try a different practice.

[DoubtingTom2]

I have ingrown toe nails on both big toes. Finally, had them cut back. Ten years later they began to return. Had the ingrown cutback again. In both cases, I was given a local injection administered for the pain. Even with that, it was still fairly painful. But overall,I am very happy with the results!