Ingrown Toenail Procedures
Learn more about ingrown toenail procedures at Wigley Feet in North Miami Beach.
Overview
What Is Ingrown Toenail Procedures?
An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of a nail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness, and sometimes infection. Wigley Feet offers temporary and permanent nail procedures when appropriate to relieve pain and reduce recurrence.
Patient Education
Watch: Understanding Ingrown Toenail Procedures
A short educational video will help explain the procedure, who may benefit, and what patients can expect.
Procedure education video coming soon
This video section is reserved for Wigley Feet educational content.
Transcript
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Download patient education PDF
Printable 2-page handout on Wigley Feet letterhead.
The video content is for general education only and does not replace medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Procedure recommendations depend on examination, imaging, medical history, insurance requirements, procedural risk, and physician judgment.
Who May Benefit?
- Patients with painful or recurring ingrown toenails
- Those with redness, swelling, or signs of infection
- Patients seeking longer-term relief from chronic ingrown nails
When to Seek Care
- Pain, redness, or swelling along a nail edge
- Drainage or signs of infection
- Recurring ingrown toenails
How Wigley Feet Evaluates This Condition
- Examination of the nail and surrounding skin
- Assessment for infection
- Discussion of temporary vs. permanent procedure options
Treatment Options
- Conservative nail care when appropriate
- Temporary nail procedure to relieve a painful edge
- Permanent nail procedure to reduce recurrence
Where Is This Procedure Performed?
Depending on the patient, procedure complexity, anesthesia needs, insurance requirements, and physician judgment, eligible procedures may be performed through one of two coordinated surgical pathways at Wigley Feet.
Wigley Feet Surgical Suite
In-house AAAASF-certified office-based surgical suite.
Select eligible procedures may be performed in our in-house office-based Surgical Suite, keeping consultation, treatment, and follow-up coordinated through Wigley Feet.
Learn morePalmetto Lakes Surgical Center
Joint Commission-accredited outpatient ambulatory surgical center partner in Miami.
Some procedures may be better suited for an outpatient ambulatory surgical center. Through our partnership with Palmetto Lakes Surgical Center, a Joint Commission-accredited ambulatory surgical center in Miami, we can coordinate ASC-based surgical care when appropriate.
Learn moreThe surgical setting is determined after consultation and is based on safety, medical appropriateness, procedure type, anesthesia requirements, insurance requirements, and physician judgment.
What to Expect
- 1A plan based on your symptoms and history
- 2Guidance on aftercare and signs of infection
- 3Follow-up with the care team
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ingrown toenail procedures at the Wigley Feet Surgical Suite in North Miami Beach.
Request a Surgical Consultation
To find out whether this procedure is appropriate for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Stephen Wigley IV and the Wigley Feet care team.
The information on this page is educational and does not replace medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Not every patient is a candidate for office-based surgery or procedures. Final treatment recommendations depend on examination, diagnosis, imaging, medical history, circulation status, anesthesia needs, insurance requirements, procedural risk, and physician judgment. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.