Nail Fungus Removal

Service Description

Laser Treatment for Fungal Nails (Onychomycosis) Have your toe nails become yellow, discolored, crumbly and thick? Embarrassed to show your toes in public? Are you avoiding certain footwear so you can hide your toes? You may be suffering from a Fungal nail infection. We offer a new, simple and effective treatment for nail fungus which can eliminate those yellow, discoloured, brittle nails and turn them into clearer, healthier looking nails. Our clinic uses a laser, a leading light based technology that is approved by Health Canada, for the increase of clear nail in patients with Onychomycosis or toenail fungus. The Nd:YAG 1064nm laser has been cleared to be both a safe and effective solution for the treatment of toenail fungus by the Food and Drug Administration(USA) and many International health care jurisdictions. The cause of fungal infections are infecting organisms most often dermatophytes, which feed on the nail protein (keratin) initially causing unsightly discoloration. The infection spreads gradually in warm dark, moist enviroments, such as in your shoes. Infected nails initially begin with yellowing or white spots on the nails. The large toenail is usually the first to be effected. As the infection develops, toenails often become thicker, further discolor, fracture and crumble. Progressive infection of other toenails occurs often, secondary bacterial infections are not uncommon, and psycho social issues. Laser treatment is the newest technology to provide safe effective treatment in eliminating nail infection and restoring clear nail with as little as one treatment, with no adverse side effects! How it Works The laser beam, without the need of anesthetic, is passed over the entire nail plate, to gently heat the nail bed clearing it of fungi. This photo-thermal effect changes the fungi cellular metabolism and at increased temperatures cell components are damaged and metabolism is altered. Lipids in the cell membrane are changed in structure, compromising their function of protecting and regulating the internal environment. The outcome inhibits fungal growth and allows nail clearance.