Toenail fungus treatment with laser is the best, most effective treatment possible for toenail fungus. Our nail doctors use the PinPointe laser as it has the highest cure rate out of all the lasers on the market. Learning about toenail fungus and different treatment options may leave patients overwhelmed and not knowing what to expect. Here is what you should expect when going in for a consultation for the PinPointe laser.

Consultation for Treatment with Laser

First, the licensed podiatrist, a foot and nail doctor, will do a consultation to determine if you have the toenail fungus. If you are a good candidate, our nail doctor will recommend laser treatment. The doctor will usually be able to determine this visually without doing any testing. Then, the doctor will discuss the treatment with you and let you know the best way to proceed. Most patients with toenail fungus are good candidates for the treatment.

Treatment with Laser Procedure

If you decide to get the PinPointe laser treatment done, you can expect to get it done on the same day as the consultation, saving you the time of having to make another appointment. The doctor will go over each nail individually with the laser to kill all the toenail fungus using heat. This procedure is painless and without discomfort. Some patients experience a slight warming sensation, but nothing uncomfortable. The doctor will treat all of the nails on each affected foot, even if there isn’t any visible fungus. This is because microscopic fungal spores can survive under the other nails without being visible to the naked eye. Expect the podiatrist to treat all of your nails to ensure you are fully cured and for best results.

Laser Treatment

Laser treatment for toenail fungus is the best treatment option. This is because it has the highest cure rate out of all other common treatment options like topical solutions or oral medication. Topical solutions have a 5 percent to 10 percent cure rate and take a long time to see any results. Oral medication has a 60 percent cure rate but can cause liver toxicity and you would have to be monitored by doctors closely. The PinPointe laser has a cure rate of 85 percent and has no side effects. It is painless and you can go about your daily activities right after the treatment. To schedule, a free consultation with our nail doctors call us at (800) 672-0625 or visit our website for more information.