Laser fungal nails

Aftercare.

Client Post Treatment Care and Advice

Immediately after treatment you may apply an ice pack. It is normal for the area to feel warm for a few hours after treatment.

Avoid picking or scratching the nailbeds to achieve your best results.

You may shower after treatment in tepid water. The treated area maybe washed gently with a mild soap. The nail area should be patted dry and NOT rubbed.

Normal activities can resume immediately after treatment.

Slight redness around the nail is normal and will subside within 24-48 hours.

There should be no pain after the treatment.

Thoroughly clean your toes and feet daily, dry them completely - especially between the toes.

Wear clean socks daily after treatment.

Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds for 2 weeks prior and 2 weeks after treatment to reduce the chance of dark or light spots.

It is recommended that you clean your shower, bathroom or any floors you walk on barefoot with bleach after each laser treatment to prevent re-infection. You may want to consider throwing away any shoes you have warn without socks to prevent re-infection or at least wash them. Wash your bed sheets in hot water and if your partner has any amount of fungus, consider wearing socks to bed.

It may take 3-6 months to see the results of the laser treatment since it takes this long for the nails to grow. If there is still evidence of fungus once new nail growth is seen, you may need additional sessions.