Ingrown Toenail Surgery & Matricectomy
Permanent Relief from Painful Nails. Chemical Matricectomy & Laser Avulsion by Surgeons.
Permanent Relief from Painful Nails. Chemical Matricectomy & Laser Avulsion by Surgeons.
The Permanent Solution to Recurring Ingrown Nails
*Painless procedure under Ring Block Anesthesia.
* Performed in Sterile Minor OT.
Our protocol is designed for active individuals who cannot afford downtime. By removing only the 2mm strip of nail that is digging into the skin and treating the matrix with Phenol or CO2 Laser, we preserve the look of your natural nail while permanently stopping the ingrowth. You walk in with pain and walk out relieved.
An Ingrown Toenail (Onychocryptosis) occurs when the sharp edge of the nail grows into the soft skin of the toe, causing pain, redness, swelling, and infection. If left untreated, it can lead to severe abscesses or bone infection. Standard pedicures only provide temporary relief; medical surgery is required to remove the offending nail edge and kill the root so it never grows back.
Immediate relief from excruciating pain.
Prevention of bone infection (Osteomyelitis).
Permanent solution to chronic recurrence.
Improved walking gait and balance.
Treating an infected ingrown nail at a salon is dangerous and painful. At Cosmo Radiance, we perform Partial Nail Avulsion (PNA) in a sterile environment using Digital Nerve Blocks (so you feel zero pain). Crucially, we use Chemical Matricectomy (Phenolization) to destroy the hidden nail root, ensuring a 98% non-recurrence rate.
We don't just cut the nail; we kill the root using Phenol or Laser to prevent regrowth.
We perform Partial Avulsion, keeping most of your natural nail intact for a normal look.
We use buffered anesthesia and vibration distraction for a sting-free injection.
Patients with recurrent ingrown nails despite cutting them properly.
Individuals with infected, swollen, or pus-filled toes.
Diabetics who need safe, sterile nail care (Critical).
Athletes or dancers whose performance is affected by toe pain.
Anyone tired of monthly painful pedicure extractions.
* Final candidacy is determined during a 3D Vectra H2 imaging consultation.
Administering a Ring Block to completely numb the toe.
Lifting and cutting the ingrown nail edge all the way to the root.
Applying Phenol to the root bed for 1-3 minutes to kill matrix cells.
Applying antibiotic ointment and a bulky pressure dressing.
Pain and redness. No pus. Can be treated conservatively.
Swelling, infection, and drainage. Requires antibiotic + surgery.
Granulation tissue (overgrown skin) covers the nail. Surgery mandatory.

Why settle for standard when you can have high-definition?
Cosmo Medical PNA
Excruciating
Salon/Home Cutting
Painless (Anesthesia)
Cosmo Medical PNA
100% (Grows back)
Salon/Home Cutting
2% (Root destroyed)
Cosmo Medical PNA
High risk
Salon/Home Cutting
Sterile Medical Field
Cosmo Medical PNA
Temporary relief
Salon/Home Cutting
Permanent Cure
Starting Estimate
Pricing per toe. Includes anesthesia and chemical matricectomy. EMI options available.
*Final cost depends on BMI grading, treatment zones, and clinical complexity.
Keep foot elevated; wear open sandals. Numbness wears off in 4-6 hours.
Remove bulky dressing; soak foot in warm saline water.
Minor drainage (serous fluid) is normal. Apply Betadine.
Complete healing of the nail bed. Resume closed shoes/sports.
Wear sandals/slippers to avoid pressure on the toe.
Dip foot in warm salt water for 10 mins twice daily.
Change band-aid daily after soaking.
Chemical burn (if Phenol touches surrounding skin - prevented by masking).
Recurrence ( < 2% risk with Phenol, higher without).
Infection (if post-op hygiene is poor).
Prolonged drainage (reaction to the chemical, usually resolves).
We use single-use or autoclaved podiatry kits to prevent fungal or bacterial cross-infection.
Procedures are done under Local Anesthesia (Ring Block) to ensure the patient feels absolutely no pain.
Specialized protocols for Diabetic patients to ensure rapid healing and prevent gangrene risks.
Controlled application of Phenol to target the root without damaging surrounding healthy tissue.
Let our experts guide you through your transformation journey.