Laser Treatment for Finger and Toe Nail Fungus (Available Soon)

Orange County Wound & Hyperbaric is pleased to offer laser treatment for
finger and toe nail fungus infection also known as onychomycosis.

 

 

• Simple 20 minute treatment
• No pain or downtime
• Up to 81% effective
• Safe for diabetic patients

Laser treatment effectively treats nail
fungus in as little as one session.
By targeting the fungus directly, the laser treats the source of the problem immediately.

How does Laser work?
Tiny pulses of light pass through the toenail to the fungus underneath. The fungus is irradiated without any damage to the surrounding nail or skin.

How does Laser compare to other toenail fungus treatments?
Traditional treatments such as nail trimming, topical medicine, oral medicine or nail removal have significant drawbacks. Nail trimming doesn’t treat the fungus. Topical medicines need to be applied for 12 months and have a low success rate. Oral medicines are taken for 3 months but can cause liver or kidney problems. Laser treatment is a quick, easy, safe, effective procedure that treats the fungus at the source. Studies of laser treatment of nail fungus show a success rate of up to 81%.

How long does the procedure take?
Depending on how many toes are affected, the laser procedure will take 10-20 minutes.

Is Laser painful?
Most people feel a slight warming sensation during the procedure. No pain medication is needed and most people find the treatment very easy to tolerate.

How many treatments will I need?
Many patients only need one treatment, but some need more if they have severe cases of toenail fungus. If required, up to two follow up treatments at 3 and 6 months are included in the cost of the procedure.

Are there any restrictions on
my activity post procedure?
You can resume your normal
activities immediately.

When will I see results?
You won’t notice anything immediately following treatment. However, as your nail grows out, the new nail growth should be clear. Toe nails grow slowly –especially nails infected with fungus. So, it may take 6-12 months for your toenail to clear.

Will the fungus come back?
Re-infection with toenail fungus may be acquired anywhere from your environment, for example, in damp areas such as public swimming pools. Certain medical conditions can make re-infection more likely such as diabetes and peripheral vascular disease.

When can I apply nail polish?
While it is important to remove nail polish, decoration and jewelry prior to treatment, you can reapply nail polish 24 hours after treatment.

Does my insurance pay for this?
Currently this procedure is not included as a health insurance benefit; however, the initial foot consultation is free. Insurance plans consider this procedure a cosmetic or aesthetic procedure and therefore do not provide coverage. If you have a Health Savings Account (HSA), Medical Individual Retirement Account (Medical IRA) or other Flexible Medical Spending Accounts (Medical FSA), you can pay for the procedure with these fund