Revolutionary Laser Toenail Fungus Removal

Toenail fungus or Onychomycosis is a very stubborn and common problem. Topical treatments alone have never proven to be more than 25% effective, and oral medications, while touting success rates as high as 65%, have the risk of causing life-threatening liver problems.

What is nail fungus?
Nail fungal infections, clinically known as onychomycosis are typically caused by a type of fungus belonging to the category of dermatophytes.  Yeasts and molds can also be responsible for nail fungal infections.

Can nail fungus be spread from person to person?
Yes, nail fungus can spread from person to person, and it frequently occurs in family households.  Therefore, it is strongly recommended to seek treatment to prevent the spread of the fungus to others.

If I have one infected nail can I spread it to the other nails?
Yes, there is a risk that you will spread the infection to the other nails. This is both because nail fungus is extremely contagious and your shoes are already contaminated. Our shoes are warm and moist, which is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria and fungi. Even if you are seeking treatment, you should sanitize your shoes to prevent re-infection. I recommend the SteriShoe ultraviolet shoe sanitizer that kills 99.9% of microorganisms lurking inside shoes, you can read more about it here.

What are the symptoms of nail fungus?
Often times, nail fungal infection may barely be noticeable, starting out as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail.  It is all too common for early signs to go unnoticed, as the damage brought about by the nail fungus spreading deeper into the nail causes the nail to discolor, thicken and develop crumbling edges.  By this point, one should consult a medical specialist to suppress further nail damage and the spread of infection.

Why treat nail fungus?
If left untreated, serious infections can spread beyond your feet to other parts of the body, especially with those with suppressed immune systems due to medication, diabetes or other conditions.

How does the laser treatment work?
The laser is a specially designed, patented device that shines through your toenail and vaporizes the germs embedded in your nail bed and nail plate that cause fungus.

How safe is the laser treatment procedure?
Safe, in clinical studies conducted to-date, no safety issues or side effects have been observed.

How long is the procedure?
Approximately one hour to treat all 10 toes.

What is the treatment’s success rate?
In clinical studies conducted to-date, the laser treatment demonstrated significant nail appearance improvement with one treatment, similar to or better than the results found when taking more harmful oral medications.

When will I see results?
On average, a toenail will replace itself every 6-9 months.  Healthy new growth will be visible within the first three months.

Is the treatment painful?
Completely painless.

Are there any side effects?
No.

How long should I expect to take to recover from the treatment?
The laser treatment does not harm you in any way, and you will be able to walk out just as well as you walked in.

How much does the treatment cost?
The treatment costs $1,200, which includes initial consultation, treatment of all 10 toes and 2 follow-up visits to ensure the treatment is working. For patients who do not need treatment of all toes the cost may be less.

Will my insurance cover this procedure?
Currently this procedure is not included as a health insurance benefit.