EFFECTIVE NEW LASER SERVICE FOR TOENAIL FUNGUS (Onychomycosis)! Nail fungus is a very common nail disorder that affects as much as 12% of  Americans. Toe nail fungus is rarely painful unless the growth is so excessive that abnormal fitting of shoes causes pain.  Toe nail fungus sufferers feel embarrassed to expose unsightly nails and often feel ashamed to wear sandals in public. Because of nail discoloration, flakiness and foul odor in severe cases, most people are determined to eliminate nail fungus as quickly as possible. Symptoms of Fingernail and Toenail Fungus Nail fungus is also known as Onychomycosis or Tinea Unguium. The most common symptoms include  discoloration, thickening and flakiness of the nails. Most of the time only several toes are affected. Fungus can affect fingernails, but this is relatively rare. Without proper treatment, a fungal nail infection will contaminate the entire nail and spread to other nails as well. Clinical trials indicate that the effectiveness of oral prescriptions for Onychomychosis is less than 50%. The serious side effects of oral medications for toe nail fungus include diarrhea, nausea and can cause liver damage.   Topical treatments are even less effective and need to be used for very long periods.

If you have unsightly, thick, discolored  toenails - we have a comfortable, quick laser treatment that can treat toe nail fungus (onychomycosis) in one or two treatment sessions. This laser procedure is a safe and effective alternative to oral prescriptions. Medications can have side effects and topical creams are rarely successful.  The laser treats the tissue affected by the fungus and kills the fungus without damaging the surrounding tissue. The laser protocol involves up to three treatments spaced at 1, 8 and 16 weeks apart.  We will monitor your progress.  After the treatment you will be able to wear shoes and nail polish. Improvements can be noticed in 2 to 4 months, depending on how quickly your toenails grow.  Full improvement can take up to one year.  New, clear nail growth begins to show at the nail bed as the fungus affected portion of your nail grows out. Below are some before and after photos:   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 laser fungus treatment with these funds. Otherwise, payment can be made with cash, credit or debit card.  Give us a call at 303-202-0927 to determine whether you would be a good candidate for this new laser treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Laser toe nail treatment work? Tiny pulses of light from the laser pass through the toe nail to the fungus underneath. The fungus is treated without any damage to the surrounding nail or skin. How long does the procedure take? Depending on how many toes are affected, the laser procedure will take 10-20 minutes. What if I have more than one toe affected, do I have to pay more? Some laser centers charge per toe, we treat all the toes whether they appear infected or not - that way we can minimize the possibility of one toe infecting another. Our price is for all 10 toes treated. Is the Laser toe nail treatment painful? Most people feel a slight warming sensation during the the procedure. No pain medication is needed and most people find the treatment very easy to tolerate. Can you treat fingernails as well? Although rare, some people have fingernails infected. We can treat fingers as well. The price would be the same. 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? Reinfection with toenail fungus may be acquired anywhere from your environment, for example, in damp areas such as public swimming pools. We can suggest ways to prevent the fungus from reoccurring. 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. How does the Laser toe nail treatment 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. Our laser toe nail treament is a quick, easy, safe, effective procedure that treats the fungus at the source.