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Podiatrist Toenail Transformation To Healthy And Clear: Here’s How
Posted 14 Nov

Podiatrist Toenail Transformation To Healthy And Clear: Here’s How

Toenail appearance matters for many of our patients. To the point that they purposefully choose closed-in sandals over the summer, wear socks around their home, or feel they must constantly have their nails painted, which may cause even more damage. Yes, toenails may seem like such small things, but if you’re living with nails that have turned white or yellow, have become thick or distorted, or are brittle and flaky, then you may know - you’d do anything to reverse time and have them be healthy and clear again.

This is where we have good news. Our podiatrists can fix your nails. In three ways. 

Cosmetic Restoration With Keryflex

Keryflex is a popular way to get clear, healthy-looking nails in a single visit with us. Yep - it’s as instant as it gets! With Keryflex, your podiatrist moulds and creates a new flexible, breathable and natural-looking nail over your existing damaged nail. The best part? We do it without causing any damage to your nails beneath - which makes this treatment very different from any other nail salon ‘artificial’ alternative out there. Your nail gets to grow out in a healthy environment and be primed to look fantastic once the Keryflex nail is removed.

Keryflex is perfect if you’re unhappy with the current look of your toenails, such as if they’re discoloured (often white, yellow, brown, or green), flaky or brittle, look moth-eaten, or anything else similar.  

Benefits of Keryflex nails:

  • They’re durable. Keryflex nails are sturdy and resilient, allowing you to apply nail polish, remove it with acetone, and even handle cleaning detergents without risking damage to the nail
  • They’re flexible and comfortable. Unlike traditional artificial nails, Keryflex nails are designed to move with the natural bend of your toe. This flexibility prevents the nails from feeling stiff or uncomfortable and reduces the risk of snapping, making them more comfortable for everyday wear.
  • They protect your natural nails. One of the standout features of Keryflex is that it doesn’t cause any additional harm to the natural nail underneath or the surrounding skin. The product adheres to the nail without obstructing its natural growth or irritating the skin.
  • They don’t trap moisture. Keryflex nails are non-porous, meaning moisture won’t become trapped between the natural nail and the Keryflex nail. This helps prevent fungal infections and further nail damage, as trapped moisture can lead to complications.
  • Our podiatrists apply them! Your Keryflex nails are applied by highly skilled and experienced podiatrists, meaning you get the highest levels of hygiene and safety at your appointment with us. 
  • Their results are instant. Keryflex immediately improves the appearance of your nails in your first appointment with us. Plus, we have three different colour options (natural, opaque, or clear), so you'll love how they look.
  • They don’t affect your natural nail growth. While the Keryflex nail provides a cosmetic solution, it doesn’t interfere with the natural growth of your underlying nail, allowing it to heal or grow out naturally without obstruction.

Medical Pedicure

Our Remuera podiatry team is renowned for our medical pedicures, which give you professional nail care without the stress or worry over fungal or other infections from unsterilised instruments, as we see in many nail salons.

In our medical pedicures, a few of the steps include trimming your nails and reducing their thickness using a medical burr over the nail. This actually goes a long way to helping improve the appearance of toenails for many people:

  • If your discolouration is only present on the very top layer of the nail, we can remove this layer using the burr to give you a significant cosmetic improvement.
  • If your nail is thick and distorted, we reduce the thickness during the medical pedicure and smooth the nail, helping improve its appearance. If your nail is very thick with lots of dead white skin/nail built up beneath and around it, we most likely won’t be able to reduce it all the way, but we estimate that 100% of our patients are happier with the appearance of their nails after the thickness reduction compared to when they first walked in.
  • If you have thick skin build-ups down the side of your toenails, we help remove this using a blacks file to help improve the nail appearance

During your medical pedicure, we also: 

  • Trim your nails, even if they’re exceptionally thick, brittle, misshapen or have other problems, as we have very strong medical-grade tools and nippers
  • Remove calluses that have formed around the toes and feet, giving you smoother skin by the end of the appointment and relieving any discomfort caused by excess pressure during walking.
  • Corns on the toes and feet are also safely removed during the appointment, which provides instant relief from their pain and discomfort if they’re already causing you the hassle.
  • Help reduce cracked heels
  • You also have our full attention for the entire appointment to consult on things like ingrown toenails, warts, recurring corns and calluses, dry flaky skin, cracked heels and the like.

A big difference with our Perform Podiatry team compared to any traditional nail and skin services is that we follow very strict infection control protocols to a medical level that you just don’t get outside of a medical or health-focused clinic like ours. Safe foot care is particularly important if your feet are considered high risk from conditions such as diabetes or problems with wound healing.

Treating Fungal Nail Infections With PACT

Fungal nail infections are the most common reason toenails lose their lovely, healthy appearance. Nail fungus damages toenails by feeding on the keratin, which is what your nails are made of and gives them strength. Over time, this damage leaves nails looking less than ideal: they may become streaky, discoloured, brittle, flaky, or crumbly. Unfortunately, fungal nail infections don’t get better on their own. They actually worsen, making the nail more damaged and unsightly.

This is where PACT Antifungal Treatment can make a big difference. PACT, which stands for Photodynamic Antimicrobial Therapy, is a light-based treatment that targets and destroys the fungus without harming the healthy tissue surrounding your nail. PACT uses a photosensitive gel applied to the nail, which is then activated by a specific light wavelength. This creates an interaction that effectively kills the fungus while being completely safe and painless.

One reason PACT is often preferred over hot laser treatments is that there’s no risk of burns or discomfort (compared to hot lasers and other alternative treatments), making it a safe choice for those worried about side effects or skin damage. It’s a gentle treatment that focuses on preserving your health while eliminating the fungal infection.

Once the fungus is gone, your nail is free to grow healthy and strong. Keep in mind that no antifungal treatment can reverse the damage already done to the nail, but PACT ensures that the new nail growth will be clear and healthy. During this regrowth period, many people opt for Keryflex Nail Restoration over the nail, which has your nails looking healthy, clear, and polished (in one appointment) while the natural nail recovers.

Unhappy with your toenails?

Don’t worry, we absolutely understand. We can help you find the best treatment for your circumstances - book in for a consultation and we can go through all of your options. If you’re not sure if you have a fungal nail infection, that’s absolutely fine too - we offer a quick test in our clinic where we test your nail sample and know within 5-10 minutes if you have a fungal nail infection and would benefit from antifungal care, or if your nail appearance changes are being caused by something else. Book your appointment online here or call us on 09 523 2333.

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