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Fungal Nail Treatment

How the laser fungal removal works:



Laser Toenail Fungus Removal

The laser toenail fungus removal treatments are a specially designed laser beam that go through the toenail and safely reduces the infection in the nail bed that causes Onychomycosis – more commonly called toe fungus. It is the safest procedure of its type and is backed by significant clinical research.


The Laser
Nd: Yag lasers are the preferred laser in laser toenail fungus removal treatments. They focus light into a wavelength of 1064 nm, where according to many studies it has been found effective in treating toenail fungus. The gentle laser light beam has no effect on healthy tissue and will treat only the infected area of the toenail.


The Removal Procedure
The laser toenail fungus removal procedure requires weekly treatments for 4 weeks with little or no discomfort. The laser treatment is performed with no anesthesia. No drugs or topical ointments are used in the fungus removal treatment, eliminating the total-body side effects of traditional oral medications.


The Restrictions on Laser Toenail Fungus Treatment
Generally there are no health or age restrictions with laser toenail fungus treatments. In clinical studies there were no bad reactions, contraindications or side effects involving laser toenail fungus treatment. Many of the medications that treat toenail fungus probable side effects.


How long until I know the nails is clear
Many clinical studies show that laser toenail fungus treatment reduces fungal infection and promotes clear toenail growth with 4 treatments. After 3 months we can usually judge if any more treatment is going to be necessary.It will take a year for the discolouration to completely grow out


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