Nail Laser for Fungus
Do You Have Thick, Yellow, Ugly Toenails?
It is quite likley that you are suffering with a fungus in your nails. This is a very common condition! It is estimated that up to 20% of the population suffer with yellow, brittle, thickened toenails. The fungus will cause changes in your nails and the nail beds where the nails grow from. Over time, things will deteriorate if you do not start some form of treatment.
Here are two of the options that have been available in the past:
1) Topical preparations - These solutions need to be painted onto the nails daily for extended periods of time (up to a year). People generally lose interest in this treatment as they do not see any real significant improvement.
2) Oral antifungal pills - Traditionally these medications are quite toxic on your liver and kidney. You are required to have your liver and kidney function tested monthly with a blood test. These medications can have potentially dangerous side effects throughout your body and caution should be exercised when taking multiple medications.
Lasers are starting to become more mainstream for the treatment of fungal nails. The lasers use specific wavelengths of light to effectively and efficiently destroy the fungus in your nails and nail beds. The result – you get rid of those ugly, unsightly toenails. This can often be acheived in 1-2 treatments, depending on the severity of the condition.
Laser nail treatments are not surgical. They are performed in the office within 10-15 mins. During your visit, you may feel a gentle warming or tingling as the laser works, but no real discomfort. The laser is so sophisticated that it can detect and reach the proper target temperature leading to elimination of the toenail infection. You walk into the office and you walk out – there is no downtime from your regular activities. Lasers are proven to be a very safe alternative to oral prescription medication.