Do you have thick, discolored toenails? Are you embarrassed to show your 
nails in public? If so, a revolutionary laser treatment for fungal infected toenails can help.
Also known as onychomycosis, fungal toenails have traditionally been treated with strong medications that can cause liver damage and liquids and creams that are time consuming to apply and provide poor results.
With the new breakthrough laser therapy, however, the outcomes far exceed any other treatment that is currently available and without any of the dangerous side effects of medication. With approximately an 80% success rate, the laser treatments are painless and are performed in-office. The laser device utilizes safe light energy that passes through the toenail destroying the fungus without damaging the surrounding skin. The treatments will help patients grow new, clear and healthy toenails over a three to nine month period.
The complete therapy entails three 10-minute laser procedures four weeks apart. Shoes and nail polish can be worn immediately after treatment. Some patients may require additional treatment sessions depending on the severity of their condition. All ten toenails are treated to ensure that any "sub-clinical" infection in otherwise normal appearing nails is treated. Annual maintenance therapy may be required in some patients considered highly susceptible to recurrent toenail infections.
The Frankel Foot & Ankle Center is pleased to be one of the first practices to offer this breakthrough laser treatment for fungal toenails. Call us today and start growing clear, beautiful nails!
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect at my laser treatments?
Before your first laser treatment, your toenails will be cleaned and filed if indicated. An in-office procedure, the laser will then be administered to each toe. You will feel a mild, warming sensation immediately followed by a burst of cooling cryogen spray. The laser treatment will take about 20 minutes to treat both feet and there is no discomfort after the treatment. Dr. Frankel will discuss post-treatment care to avoid fungal re-infection. You may return to your normal daily routine immediately after your toenail treatment, including wearing shoes and applying nail polish.
Is the laser treatment painful?
No. There is a slight warming sensation. Once the toenail is warmed to the appropriate temperture, a cooling agent is released that cools the treated toenail.
How long does it take until I see results?
It usually takes 2-3 months before any change in your toenail is noticeable, depending on how quickly your toenails grow. New, clear growth begins to appear at the bottom portion of your nail as the diseased portion of the nail grows out. It takes approximately 6-9 months to see significant improvement. This is because it typically takes many months for a new toenail to regenerate.
How many treatments do I need?
The laser treatment protocol is 3 treatment sessions, with one laser session every 4 weeks.
How successful is laser toenail therapy for discolored fungal toenails?
Significant improvement is enjoyed by approximately 80% of individuals undergoing treatment.
Is laser therapy for fungal toenails covered by insurance?
No. Laser treatment for fungal toenails is considered cosmetic and is not covered by insurance. Our office does not submit insurance claims for this procedure nor can we provide letters of medical necessity. However, for your convenience, we accept most major credit and debit cards, and payment plans are available.