How do you take care of your toe after toenail removal?

Gently dry the area and apply antibiotic ointment after showering. Avoid baths, swimming, or soaking the toe for the next 2 weeks. Try to keep the toe clean and dry. Your bandage will help to pad and protect the wound, while absorbing drainage from the wound.

Can I walk after toenail removal?

So, can you walk after nail surgery? The short answer is YES! You can walk straight after nail surgery. Nail surgery is a great, curative option for an ingrowing toenail that recurs time and time again.

How do you cover a toenail that is removed?

Keep the toe covered with a thin layer of petroleum jelly or antibiotic ointment, as recommended, and a nonstick bandage during the first week. Remove the bandage when you sleep, beginning in the second week post-surgery, to promote healing.

How do I know if my toe is infected after toenail removal?

After the ingrown toenail surgery, it is possible that your toe can get infected. You will be noticing that the toe gets more red, swollen and the pain will continue and even get worse. You can also get more drainage or pus coming out of the toe.

Can you drive home after toenail removal?

Avoiding Complications. Driving after ingrown toenail surgery is highly risky and should be avoided. Anesthetic isn’t going to wear out immediately after the procedure and this can hinder your driving ability. In the first couple of days, you should restrict unnecessary physical activity as much as possible.

How long does it take a big toenail to grow back?

On average, it can take up to 18 months for a toenail to completely regrow, and about 4 to 6 months for a fingernail to grow back.

Should you stay off your feet after toenail removal?

At home you should: Keep your feet raised above the level of your heart to reduce swelling. Rest your foot and avoid moving it. Keep your wound clean and dry.

Should you use Neosporin after toenail removal?

Using a cotton swab, remove all dried drainage and dead skin within the nail groove(s). Soak for 10-15 minutes two times a day until no further drainage is noted and the skin is normal in color, apply Neosporin or a topical triple antibiotic ointment. Cover the toe with a Band-Aid when wearing shoes.

What do you put on a toe after a toenail is removed?

Home care the day after toenail removal. Dry the foot completely. Put a small amount of antibiotic ointment on a piece of square silk bandage. Put the silk over your child’s toe so the antibiotic goes on the place where the toenail was removed. Put a toe sock over the toe and tape it loosely to your child’s foot.

Is the entire toenail always taken off for nail removal?

As already alluded to, the entire toenail is not always removed. Sometimes, only a portion is taken off, especially if it is the only diseased, ingrown, or otherwise adversely-affected part. A toenail removal procedure can be done in less than twenty minutes. It can safely and easily be performed at your podiatrist’s office or at a clinic.

How long should I leave a dressing on my toe after surgery?

Keep your foot clean and dry, and leave the dressing on for at least one day. Don’t wash it on the first day. Pretty much leave it as is after surgery for 24 hours. If your toe is bleeding, do not remove the dressing.

What should I do if my child’s toenail has been removed?

This is normal, but you can call the St. Jude Podiatry Clinic at 901-595-5372 if you have questions. The day after your child’s toenail removal, you need to take off the bandage and soak the toe. Follow these steps: Take off all the bandage material.