At Walsh Podiatry, our nail reconstruction services in Birmingham can restore the natural appearance of your toenails. Nail reconstruction is a way of reconstructing a nail to look and feel exactly like a normal nail. We used a product called Pedisafe®, which uses a flexible gel that is antifungal and antimicrobial, so it helps protect the nail and improve its appearance.
Pedisafe is a new treatment we are offering for nails damaged by injury or fungal infections. It is a method of nail reconstruction which transforms and enhances damaged nails that may look unsightly into the healthy-looking nail. It is a vegan and cruelty-free product which is very similar to gel products from nail salons. Pedisafe® also contains antifungal and antimicrobial agents; this can also help prevent fungal nail infections. These nails generally last 4-6 weeks, after which we remove the nail and reapply the polish if needed.
Toenails can easily become damaged by trauma, sports, footwear, lifestyle, fungal infections and sometimes improper nail care. When they become damaged, they can become discoloured and may grow back thicker or uneven. Usually, they are not uncomfortable but may look unsightly and make you feel self-conscious about this issue.
Most people are suitable for Pedisafe; however, there are a few exceptions. Do not worry, as our team of Podiatrists will be able to assess your nail and tell you if you are suitable for the treatment.
Unfortunately, if you are pregnant, you cannot have nail reconstruction.
Nail reconstruction is a very safe treatment and is suitable for anyone with the following:
If you are embarrassed by how your toenails look, our nail reconstruction service can help to gain back that sense of confidence that has been missing. With nail reconstruction, you can be proud of the way your nails look and not have to worry about summer coming and wearing sandals ever again.
The treatment is excellent for discoloured and damaged nails. Very discoloured nails can sometimes be difficult to completely clear however the smooth, natural effect of pedisafe enables the nail to be painted just like a natural nail if this is the case.
After assessing your suitability, we will use an electric file to thin your nail down as much as possible. This is not painful. This process may remove much of the nail and make your nail look more uneven but do not worry because we will use this foundation to build your new nail.
After the nail has been thinned, we will apply a thin gel to help give the new nail something to adhere to. We then use a low-level UV light to cure the gel and help it to harden. This curing process can be quite warm, so do not worry if it begins to heat up–this is normal. Once the nail has been cured, we start to build the new nail. Once this has been completed, we will cure the nail again, and your reconstructed nail will be finished.
We may need to apply more layers of the gel, depending on the extent of the damage to the existing nail.
