Ingrown Toenail:
Causes, Treatment, Healing
An ingrown toenail is painful — but usually treatable. Here you will find clear information on causes and self-care, when a doctor's visit is necessary and which treatment paths exist: from podiatry to CO₂ laser surgery. Treatment takes place at our specialist practice in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
A treatment offered by the Nagelneu Laser specialist practice, Frankfurt (Germany)
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What our patients say
Specialist physicians
Experienced specialists in laser surgery and aesthetic medicine.
Modern CO₂ laser technology
Precise, gentle and low in bleeding.
Outpatient treatment
Short treatment time and a quick return to everyday life.
Your health in focus
Individual advice and careful medical care.
*Statements on freedom from recurrence and treatment numbers are based on an internal evaluation by the Nagelneu Laser specialist practice; not a randomised study. Treatment outcome and individual perception may vary. Transparency & notes
Are you suffering from an ingrown toenail?
Onychocryptosis can be very painful and noticeably affect quality of life. Many people avoid a procedure — often without good reason.
Severe pain
Every step can become a burden. Tight shoes or sport are barely possible.
Recurring problems
Many measures only ease the problem for a short time. The aim of a suitable treatment is to reduce recurring symptoms over the long term.
The alternative to surgery
The classic wedge resection is a well-established surgical procedure. Depending on the findings, the CO₂ laser method can be a gentle, outpatient alternative.
During treatment
A fine CO₂ laser pen, precisely at the nail fold — minimally invasive and without an incision.
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Right afterwards
A clean, calmed area
The treatment: minimally invasive CO₂ laser surgery
Our practice uses modern CO₂ laser technology to treat the inflamed tissue and the affected nail root precisely and gently — an outpatient alternative to classic surgical procedures, depending on the findings.
Everything important about the treatment — explained concisely
From the laser treatment and the procedure to informed consent: you will find detailed information on our patient pages.
For everyone troubled by the toe — with the right approach
Whether everyday life, work or a special situation: we meet everyone where their questions and worries lie — with dedicated information pages for each situation.
Laser treatment vs. classic surgery
An overview of the key differences between our CO₂ laser method and the conventional wedge resection.
These statements refer to general experience values. Individual results may vary.
Your experienced specialist team
Our practice brings together specialists in surgery, orthopaedics and plastic surgery with many years of experience in the laser treatment of ingrown toenails. More than 10,000 treatments performed in the field of laser and nail surgery reflect our clinical experience.
Dr. Burkhard Mai
Surgery & orthopaedics
Rheumatic orthopaedics · hand & foot surgery
Jessica Almeida
Plastic & aesthetic surgery
Specialist
Dr. Manfred Wobig
Orthopaedics & trauma surgery
Specialist
Dr. Thomas Pierson
Plastic & aesthetic surgery
Surgery & trauma surgery
Get to know our team in a personal consultation — or take a look in advance at the whole medical team at a glance.
Book an appointment onlineExperience & informed consent
At Nagelneu Laser, a careful medical assessment comes first. Our specialist team has been treating ingrown toenails with modern CO₂ laser technology for many years. Before every treatment there is an individual explanation of the findings, the options, alternatives and possible risks — a renewed ingrowth can never be fully ruled out.
Experienced specialist team
Specialists in surgery, orthopaedics and plastic surgery with many years of experience — more than 10,000 treatments performed.
Informed consent before every treatment
Findings, treatment options, alternatives, the procedure, possible risks, aftercare and costs are discussed clearly beforehand.
Transparent assessment
We make no promises of a cure. Treatment outcome and individual perception may vary; the individual case is always decisive.
More on the methodology behind our figures can be found under Transparency & notes.
Our practice in Frankfurt
Modern facilities, certified hygiene and a calm atmosphere — right in the heart of Frankfurt.
Answers to the most important questions
Short and factual — detailed answers on the FAQ page.
Contact & directions
Nagelneu Laser specialist practice
gentle laser surgery
Address
Röntgenstraße 9
60388 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
(district of Bergen-Enkheim)
