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WHAT IS TOENAIL FUNGUS?

  • Nail fungus, known medically as onychomycosis a fungal infection of  the nail. 



  • This infection can be caused by a group of fungi called dermatophytes as well as yeasts and molds.  





  • The fungus thrives in a dark, moist place and toes hidden in socks and shoes can provide the perfect environment.

LASER TREATMENT OF TOENAIL FUNGUS

  • Fast and painless treatment

  • No side-effects, no oral 

      medication

  • Does not harm the skin or nail

  • Shoes and nail polish can be 
      worn immediately after 
      treatment

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SIGNS OF NAIL FUNGUS INFECTION

  • Thickening of the nail

  • Build up of debris under the nail

  • Change in texture or clarity

  • Brittleness and crumbling of the nail

  • Separation of nail plate from the nail bed

  • Yellowing of the nail

HOW DOES IT WORK?


  • The laser works by shining a focused beam of light into a toenail infected with fungus (onychomycosis).

  • The laser penetrates the toenail and vaporizes fungus embedded in the nail bed and nail plate where the toenail fungus exists. 

  • The laser is tuned to a specific frequency that effects cells that are responsible for infection.
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