Toenail reconstruction is a specialised treatment for nails that have been damaged, thickened, fungal or even missing completely. Belinda uses a product called PediSafe which is a two-part system that uses a rubber base layer to prevent any damage to the existing nail and a strong resin as a top layer.  The procedure is carried out by Belinda and can be used in conjunction with other treatments if treating fungal infections within the nails.  The reconstructed toenail will look and feel like a natural nail. It can be cut, filed, and left to look natural or a gel/polish can be applied on top.

Please note: DO NOT  SHOWER/ BATH YOUR FEET THE DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT. Excess moisture under the nail plate may result in reconstruction not being applied at the appointment.

Nail Bracing – The principle of using Pedisafe is to bring involuted or ingrown nails back into a natural shape through normal growth without any tension or pain, following more or less proximal application of the Pedisafe correction brace to the nail. Belinda first prepares the nail prior to application. The Pedisafe is then spread on the nail and shaped correctly. After the Pedisafe has hardened, the nail correction starts to guide the nail into its natural shape.

At your fungal nail treatment consultation, Belinda will first perform an in-house test to ensure that it is a fungal nail infection that is the cause of the problem. While performing the test on the toenail clippings, Belinda will tidy the nail and surrounding skin. If we attain a positive result, Belinda will discuss with you the best treatment method depending on the severity of the fungal nail infection. Belinda will also spray your footwear with an anti-fungal treatment to prevent some of the fungal burdens in your footwear.

Utilising the PreventID Dermatophyte Test.  A simple test which returns clear and accurate results.

Published studies have shown the Dermatophyte Test Strip to be 97% accurate as compared to a visual diagnosis being only 67% accurate.

Results in around 5 minutes.

 Cost

£55 per test

Belinda is pleased to offer this pain free, simple and affordable Verruca Treatment

Quick Application – Affordable

HOW EFFECTIVE IS VERRUTOP?

As with all treatment for a verruca, there is no guarantee of success. Verrutop is shown to have a higher than 70% success rate. However, anecdotally, it seems to be more successful than other treatment methods. This is likely due in part to ease of use and the simplicity of the treatment as more patients adhere to the ongoing management

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL IT TAKE?

The average number of treatments required is 3. As with any treatment, this will vary. Many require only 1 or 2 treatments but for a large, stubborn verruca, as many as 6 treatments may be required. It is important to note, however, that there is a small percentage of people for whom it will have no effect.