PROSTHETIC TOENAILS
At The Foot Hub (Podiatry and Healthcare) our team of podiatrists are registered with the Health & Care Professions Council to provide foot care for children, adults and the elderly.
What are Prosthetic Toenails?
We use the Wilde Pedique toenail reconstruction system to create you a new nail. It is a highly effective toenail correction or construction system for damaged or unsightly nails.
The flexible and elastic UVA resin sets when exposed to UV light to become hardened. The resin has the ability to bond to a surface, add strength, and harden. Once applied and cured, the reconstructed nail looks like a real nail. Nail polish can be applied to the reconstructed nail with regular nail polish, it can also be removed and reapplied without damaging the reconstruction.
The resin used is self-levelling, which disguises ridges, deformations and discoloration, it comes in a range of natural nail shades which can be built up into layers to match the skin tone.
The reconstruction typically lasts for approximately 6 weeks at which point it can be removed and if wanted another nail can be reconstructed for you.
WATCH A TYPICAL RECONSTRUCTION TREATMENT
WHY CHOOSE US?
HCPC REGISTERED PODIATRISTS
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT
EVIDENCE BASED TREATMENT
STERILE INSTRUMENTS
PRIVATE CONSULTATION
INSURED WITH RCOP
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR APPOINTMENT
History
Your practitioner will take a full medical, medication & lifestyle history if you have never visited the clinic before, or review it if you have. All your information is taken in a private room and stored on our secure database for your privacy & security.
Assessment
Before any treatment, your practitioner will undertake a visual and sometimes physical examination to assess the cause of your condition and the treatment plan they will follow to achieve the best outcome.
Treatment
Once you and our practitioner are happy with the treatment plan, you will be treated in a clean environment, with sterile instruments (if needed) together with the latest technology so we can provide the highest standard of care in-line with evidenced based medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your treatment fees?
We aim to provide professional, affordable foot care at all times. Our treatment fees therefore reflect the high standard of care we provide.
How many treatments will I need?
Simple conditions such as corns and calluses (hard skin) and minor nail complaints are treated in one session.
Recurring conditions and those that need a treatment plan such as verrucae, fungal infections etc. often need regular treatment.
The treatment regime is determined by your practitioner who will discuss this with you.
Who can receive this treatment?
With a few exceptions, most people will benefit from a routine foot appointment as we always assess your general and lower limb health together with the treatment we provide.
Routine podiatry is as important as regular dental and optical check-ups in maintaining your general health and wellbeing.