Treating Fungal Nails

08 Sep Treating Fungal Nails

Our team at Great Neck Family Foot Care understands how frustrating dealing with fungal toenails can be. When your toenails’ appearance begins to change before your eyes, it can be embarrassing and limit your self-confidence. Fortunately, our expert podiatrist, Dr. Hochstein, knows how to correct the problem!

Signs Of Fungal Nails

When your toenails become subject to a fungal infection, the longer you leave it alone, the more difficult it is to treat thoroughly. That’s why you must toenail fungus right away. Should you notice your toenails start to be infected, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. Below are the common symptoms to watch for that Dr. Hochstein can eliminate:

• Thickened nails.
• Nails that are brittle, crumbly, or ragged.
• Distorted in shape.
• Whitish to yellow-brown discoloration.

How Laser Treatment Will Help 

Although fungal nails are often not a serious medical condition, it can come with general discomfort and embarrassment. That is why we highly recommend visiting our office so you can rid yourself of this problem once and for all. The following are reasons you should highly consider undergoing sessions of the excel V+ Laser for treatment:

• The light wavelengths produced by this device kill the fungus.
• It promotes clean nail growth after being affected by fungus. 
• Results can start being seen after the first session.

What Is The Excel V+ Laser? 

Our team is always looking to provide patients with the newest and most innovative forms of treatment. That is why our facility invested in the excel V+ Laser. This laser uses clinically approved light wavelengths to treat various ailments of the skin. The excel V+ Laser is non-invasive and comes with minimal side effects. If you’re dealing with fungal toenails, ask our team if laser treatment is right for you.

Schedule An Appointment  

With summer coming to an end, now is the perfect time to undergo laser treatment for your fungal nails. Doing so now ensures your feet will be ready for the following summer, eliminating any embarrassment you feel wearing sandals or open-toed shoes. For more information about the excel V+ Laser, or to schedule an appointment for care, be sure to contact our team today.