Correction of nails

The growth of nail plates in skin tissues causes unbearable pain, causes inflammation and provokes putrefactive processes. Earlier this problem was solved by a surgical method. Today, the correction of nails is performed with the help of more modern technologies, does not require a complete removal of the plate and is practically painless.

How do the correction of nails?

The obsolete methods of the procedure considered excision of ingrown nail under local anesthesia. Now such methods are practiced:

Depending on the degree of ingrowth, damage to soft tissues, a softer or radical technology is chosen (correction of ingrown nail with a laser). Plates and staples allow to do without removal of the processes, but the treatment is long, while minimally invasive surgery provides immediate relief, although it assumes a short rehabilitation period.

Laser correction of ingrown nail

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and takes about 20 minutes. The essence of the operation is to accurately cut a part of the nail plate with a laser beam, after which the growth zone is also processed. As a result, ingrown pieces are removed, and the nail is given a permanent shape (irradiated areas never grow again).

It is worth noting that the laser exposure is bloodless, at the site of the operation, a sterile bandage is applied for several hours. The recovery period takes up to 10 days, but the patient can return to a full life right after the procedure.

One of the disadvantages of the described technique is damage to the horny process matrix. Because of this, its appearance can become unaesthetic, and the shape and size will forever change.

Correction of ingrown nails with plates and staples

This method assumes non-surgical intervention and was developed on the basis of studies of the effect of braces. The mechanism of the work of the devices is that a metal clip or plate (sometimes made of plastic) is attached to the surface of the nail. Its bend is selected in such a way that the tension force lifts the ingrown edges, relieves pain. Over time, the shape of the nails acquires the desired shape without damaging the matrix.

Correction of nails at home

The non-severe stages of the described problem can be eliminated by means of professional hardware manicure or pedicure, which you can do yourself or invite a master.

Necessary special tools for correction of nails are required:

Further:

  1. Through the apparatus with the rotating head, the nail plate is given the correct shape and width, and the ingrown parts are gently cut. Advantages of this treatment are painlessness and accuracy, especially if the machine is exposed to maximum speed. After this, the nail is disinfected with solutions of antiseptics and covered with a special gel based on silicate. Its density is such that upon drying it forms a framework that does not allow the damaged horny tissue to transform. At the same time, pain disappears, and after 2-3 weeks the nail acquires the desired shape and ceases to grow.

A clear advantage of the proposed method is the maximum aesthetics - the appearance of the nail plates after treatment is absolutely natural. Moreover, the gel coating improves their structure. Nails become moistened, strong, their color and surface are leveled.