Clearance of fungus can be seen in as little as one treatment but the treatment plan will be based on the individual and may require additional treatments.  Home care is needed to prevent fungus from returning. Avoid nail polish, trim nails before the appointment and exfoliate the area for a more effective laser treatment.

Normal activities may resume immediately. Apply an anti-fungal cream as directed, change socks frequently, spray footwear with anti fungal spray.

Is there clinical evidence to prove that laser treatment cures nail fungus?

Today there is significant clinical evidence to prove beyond any doubt that laser treatment dramatically improves the condition of even a severely infected toenail. As an example, in a recent study conducted on 72 patients over 3 months, follow-up showed that over 90% of the patients were cleared of all fungal infections.

How soon will I be able to see improvement in my toenails or fingernails after treatment?

It usually depends on the origin of the fungal infection.  If it was at the “root” of the nail, improvement can be seen as early as 3 weeks. A continuous improvement will be gradual as the nail continues to grow out. Typically, a significant overall improvement will be seen after 3 months. As a rough estimate, toenails may take 9 – 12 months to grow out completely, and fingernails may take 6 – 9 months.

Is the treatment painful?  

No. The treatment will not cause any pain. You will feel the area under the nail heat up but not to an uncomfortable degree. Your technician can pause the treatment at any time should you become intolerably uncomfortable.