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Ingrown Toenail Surgery


Expert Ingrown Toenail Surgery in Auckland

At our podiatry clinic, we specialize in safe and effective toenail surgeries to treat a range of conditions, including:

  • Ingrown toenails – when the nail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, swelling, and infection.
  • Involuted nails – excessively curved nails that press into the skin, leading to discomfort.
  • Thickened or disfigured nails – often due to trauma, fungal infections, or underlying medical conditions.
  • Painful toenail deformities – which may impact daily activities, footwear choices, and quality of life.

If left untreated, these conditions can worsen, leading to infections and chronic pain. Our experienced ingrown toenail specialists in Auckland provide expert care tailored to your needs.

Toenail Surgery Options

Our clinic offers two main toenail surgery procedures, performed with or without a chemical matrixectomy, depending on your condition:

  1. Partial Nail Avulsion (PNA) – This procedure involves removing the problematic side of the nail while preserving the healthy portion. It is ideal for recurring ingrown toenails and provides long-term relief.
  2. Total Nail Avulsion (TNA) – In cases where the entire nail is severely damaged or thickened, we may recommend complete nail removal for a fresh, healthy regrowth.


Below, we outline the two main surgical treatments we offer:

Partial Nail Avulsion (PNA)

For ingrown toenails

Total Nail Avulsion (TNA)

For a variety of conditions


To learn more about ingrown toenails and what causes them, click here.

Why Choose Us for Ingrown Toenail Surgery in Auckland?

✔ Experienced Podiatrists – Our team has extensive experience in nail surgeries and foot health.
✔ Minimally Invasive & Effective – Quick procedures with minimal downtime and high success rates.
✔ Pain Relief & Long-Term Results – We focus on reducing discomfort and preventing recurrence.
✔ Convenient Auckland Location – Easy access to expert podiatry care in a comfortable setting.

Unsure which procedure is best for you?

Don’t worry – that’s exactly why we’re here. Because ingrown toenails can start from something as simple as your footwear choice for one day, they are unfortunately very common. This is our area of expertise and we see a variety of ingrown toenails every day, from full-blown infected swollen toes to small ingrown nails that don’t appear “bad” but are still quite painful and will only worsen as the nail continues to grow.

We start each appointment by assessing the toenail and discussing the likely cause of the problem. We’ll then be able to go through each procedure and their outcomes, and give you all the information you need to help you make the best choice and get the best results for your feet. After you leave your appointment, if you have any questions, our team is available to speak to during business hours and can also reply by email. We always put your health and well-being first and are here to help you in any way we can!

Learn why you should ditch the home remedies for ingrown toenails here.



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