At Bridgend Foot Clinic, we take a lot of care to ensure you have the right treatment in the best way possible.
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Ingrown toenails occur when the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin. This can result in pain, inflamed skin, swelling, and sometimes infection.
We offer a variety treatments for ingrown nails, such as carefully relieving pressure by lifting the nail edge, or trimming the nail to prevent recurrence.
Toenail bracing is an innovative approach to ingrown, involuted (curled) and damaged nails. It is a safe, pain free and effective treatment option that allows for patients to avoid toenail surgery.
It gives the opportunity to create a brace perfectly suited to the needs of a particular patient due to the extraordinary flexibility and the opportunity to operate with two or three forces (lower force, elastic force and rotational force).
They are made of the highest quality materials – surgical steel wire that minimises the risk of infection or allergy reaction. Also it is not conductive to the development of bacteria, fungi or other organisms that could cause problems for patients.
• It is an alternative, pain free solution to toenail surgery
• No local anaesthetic required
• Offers immediate pain relief
• Prevents the reoccurrence of painful ingrown or involuted toenails
• Allows the quick resumption of daily activities
• Corrects the toenail shape and the abnormal path of the toenail plate growth
• Improves the cosmetic appearance of the toenail
• Safe for diabetes and pregnant women
Toenail bracing is a completely painless and efficient way to straighten ingrown toenails. The service offers immediate pain relief and does not interfere with your daily activities.
This method does not involve any invasive procedures or recovery time, but just a thin medical grade wire attached to the sides of the nail.
Toenail bracing is an innovative approach to ingrown, involuted (curled) and damaged nails. It is a safe, pain free and effective treatment option that allows for patients to avoid toenail surgery.
It gives the opportunity to create a brace perfectly suited to the needs of a particular patient due to the extraordinary flexibility and the opportunity to operate with two or three forces (lower force, elastic force and rotational force).
They are made of the highest quality materials – surgical steel wire that minimises the risk of infection or allergy reaction. Also it is not conductive to the development of bacteria, fungi or other organisms that could cause problems for patients.
• It is an alternative, pain free solution to toenail surgery
• No local anaesthetic required
• Offers immediate pain relief
• Prevents the reoccurrence of painful ingrown or involuted toenails
• Allows the quick resumption of daily activities
• Corrects the toenail shape and the abnormal path of the toenail plate growth
• Improves the cosmetic appearance of the toenail
• Safe for diabetes and pregnant women
Microneedling provides an efficient and effective method of skin care, allowing for stronger, smoother skin to the nail bed.
The procedure involves making tiny holes in the top layer of the skin. The needles are carefully made to give just enough depth to trigger the skin's healing process, helping your skin to become firm and smooth. This therapy allows the nail bed to regenerate and rebuild itself.
PACT med is a safe, non-invasive, and painless treatment for toenail and fingernail fungus that uses a special light-sensitive gel and an LED lamp to destroy 99.9% of fungi.
20% of the human population has fungal infection. One if five adults under the age of 65 and on in two people over the age of 65 has onychomycosis. PACT solves these problems.
PACT stands for Photo-dynamic Antimicrobial Therapy. It's a new, innovative and revolutionary approach for treating fungal infection. The effectiveness of PACT treatment is estimated at 99.99%.
This is confirmed by clinical studies and many documented examples of nail fungus treatment in podiatry offices and dermatology clinics.
PACT therapy is completely safe. It is painless and does not cause any side effects. It is an alternative option to laser therapy when it comes to treating nail fungus.
PACT therapy effectively destroys all gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, even those resistant to antibiotics and mycotic. It is also safe for people with diabetes and pregnant people.
The PACT podiatry light system is a medical device that uses a combination of a photosensitive solution and a specific wavelength of light to treat fungal nail infection.
Before commencing treatment, it is important for the nail to be tested. PACT uses a spacial blue dye that makes fungal cells sensitive to light at a specific wavelength.
1. The affected nail is initially stained with PACT Nail Fungus Gel, which is harmless to human cells but selectively targets fungi.
2. The PACT LED lamp then focuses a high wavelength of light onto the fungus. This destroys 99.9% of the infection and prevents future regrowth.
3. The treatment is safe, painless and effective. It does not cause damage to your skin or nail.
4. The treatment needs to be repeated three times within a 7-10 day period.
5. Follow up sessions once per month. The therapy takes 6-7 sessions.
• Keep your shoes dry and disinfected – use antifungal shoe spray.
• Wash socks at 90 degrees
• Wear protective shoes when you use public places such as swimming pools, showers and fitting rooms.
This service helps remove fungal infections from the nail. A nail with a fungal infection typically looks discoloured and brittle.
The procedures involved in this service will help clear the infection and restore your nails to their healthy, natural state.
We recommend PACT med therapy for the treatment of fungal nails.
A medical pedicure. This thorough and relaxing service is used to assess and identify potential foot problems.
From checking for signs of bacterial infection to treating and correcting ingrown toenails, this painless foot assessment will give you everything you need.
• proper trimming and filing of the toenails
• addressing any significant medial findings and complaints of pain (Fungal, bacterial toenail or skin infection. Verruca, calluses, corns, etc.)
• physical reduction of nail and thickened skin, cracked heels
• education on how to prevent complications or reoccurrence
• safely remove thickened calluses, and painful corns down to normal skin using the precision of a surgical blade and sterilised tools
• applications of professional nail and skin care products
Whether you are a male or female, young or old, medical pedicures go way beyond the simple cosmetic nail shaping and polish you may get from a beauty salon.
If you spend a lot of time on you feet, have been squeezing your toes into uncomfortable shoes, or engage in regular sports activity, going to a qualified foot health care professional is the right decision.
Routine medical pedicures will ensure your feet are on the right path to proper foot health by managing existing problems as well as detecting issues early on and treating them in the early stages. Your feet will thank you!
Nail reconstruction is an effective procedure that aims to rebuild a damaged nail. Toenail damage could come from a variety of problems such as fungal infection or nail detachment.
The painless procedure involves completely reconstructing the nail plate using a flexible gel.
• Purpose: Ideal for treating nails affected by fungal infections (onychonycosis), trauma, ingrown nail surgery, or splitting
• Procedure: A foot specialist clears away debris, prepares the nail bed, applies a specialised, flexible, antifungal gel or resin in layers, and cures it under UV light.
• Results: The resulting prosthetic nail looks natural, is stain-resistant, can be polished and lasts approximately 6 to 8 weeks before needing to be reapplied or removed.
• Benefits: It provides a cosmetic, confidence-boosting solution, protects the nail bed, and does not restrict natural nail growth.
• Cost & Availability: Typically performed by specialised foot health professionals.
Corn removal provides safe and effective relief from hardened areas of skin caused by friction or pressure. These painful spots often develop on the toes or soles, usually from tight-fitting shoes or toe deformities.
During treatment, the corn is carefully removed and the underlying cause assessed to prevent recurrence.
Verrucae treatment offers a safe and effective solution for removing stubborn foot warts, restoring the smoothness of your skin.
Often caused by a viral infection, verrucae can be painful and unsightly, but our treatment procedures effectively and gently eliminate the verruca while promoting healthy skin regeneration.
Plasma Verruca Treatment is a new, innovative and virtually painless treatment suitable for both adults and children.
The Verruca Pen PE II delivers a concentrated dose of plasma via a sterile micro-probe. This triggers an inflammatory response that effectively sublimates the epidermal tissue. It is a safe verruca treatment that cauterises the affected area and causes minimal damage to surrounding tissue.
The aim of the treatment is to create a micro-trauma that will be recognised by the body's immune system and generate an improved immune response to destroy the verruca virus.
Hard skin around your verruca is reduced with a blade before treatment. This is a painless process. Using a sterile probe, your verruca is treated with the verruca pen. The tissue of the verruca is destroyed at surface level, leaving your healthy tissue untouched. No dressing is required after the treatment.
There is no residual pain or discomfort after treatment. You may need several treatments from 2-4 weeks apart.
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Skin tags are common, soft skin growths that develop in areas where skin rubs together, such as the neck. They are generally harmless but can sometimes cause discomfort or irritation.
Our safe and effective removal methods are designed to minimise discomfort while permanently removing the skin tag.
