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Ingrown Toenail Surgery/Procedure

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  • 30-12-2014 4:55pm
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    Sofa King
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    Anywhere in Galway City or South Galway that people can recommend?

    Approx cost also?

    Thanks in advance.


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    aido76
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    PM Sent


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    whatlliwear
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    Merlin park podiatry unit are excellent. Im not sure if you need a referral from a gp or if you can go there directly. Maybe call them and they'll fill you in. I had it done in July. All good now :)


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    aido76
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    whatlliwear wrote: »
    Merlin park podiatry unit are excellent. Im not sure if you need a referral from a gp or if you can go there directly. Maybe call them and they'll fill you in. I had it done in July. All good now :)

    You need a referral from GP or Chiropodist.


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    ozmo
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    There are two options - i would Ask they cut a strip from the nail and not do an (easier for them) permanent nail bed removal.
    The nail bed removal is a surefire way of fixing it but leaves you with a narrower looking nail... Cutting the broken part of the nail away may work or may not- but if it does you nail is normal again- if not you can look at other options then.


    The VHI clinic do it for free if you are with them.
    A hospital can do it for the hospital charge- a foot doctor will cost 800 to 1000 euros(a quote a relative of mine got last year- after paying 80 euros just to meet him to tell her the bill)

    “Roll it back”



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    sgthighway
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    I would strongly recommend Gary Burke.
    http://www.chiropodygalway.com


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    sh1tstirrer
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    ozmo wrote: »
    There are two options - i would Insist they cut a strip from the nail and not do an (easier for them) permanent nail bed removal.
    The nail bed removal is a surefire way of fixing it but leaves you with a narrower looking nail... Cutting the broken part of the nail away may work or may not- but if it does you nail is normal again- if not you can look at other options then.


    The VHI clinic do it for free if you are with them.
    A hospital can do it for the hospital charge- a foot doctor will cost 800 to 1000 euros(a quote a relative of mine got last year- after paying 80 euros just to meet him to tell her the bill)
    1000 Euro :eek: I had the same procedure done with a foot doctor in 1997 £70 back then.


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    WallyGUFC
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    sgthighway wrote: »
    I would strongly recommend Gary Burke.
    http://www.chiropodygalway.com
    While he can look at it for you, he isn't allowed perform the procedure due to regulations regarding the use of anesthetic. He can refer you though. I got it done in Salthill, across from Rabbittes shop there.


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    sgthighway
    Registered Users Posts: 1,540 ✭✭✭sgthighway


    WallyGUFC wrote: »
    While he can look at it for you, he isn't allowed perform the procedure due to regulations regarding the use of anesthetic. He can refer you though. I got it done in Salthill, across from Rabbittes shop there.

    Just to clarify I did not require an anesthetic. I went in there in pain and he had the correct tools and care to remove the part of the toenail causing the issue. The relief was immediate.


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