Professional Nail Surgery in St Helens
If you are suffering from painful ingrown, infected, or damaged nails, Step First Podiatry provides expert nail surgery in St Helens at our modern clinic. We welcome patients from across Merseyside and the surrounding area, including nearby communities such as Prescot, Rainhill, and the Liverpool outskirts. Our HCPC-registered podiatrists in Merseyside specialise in safe, effective toenail procedures designed to relieve pain, treat infection, and restore comfort quickly and professionally.
When Is Nail Surgery required?
An ingrown toenail is one of the most common and painful conditions we treat. It occurs when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, causing redness, swelling, and often infection. This may result from incorrect nail trimming, injury, tight footwear, or inherited nail shape.
Our experienced podiatrists can safely remove part or all of the affected nail to relieve pressure and prevent infection from returning. In many cases, professional nail surgery is the most reliable and long-term solution.
What Is Involved in Nail Surgery?
Nail surgery is a straightforward procedure carried out under local anaesthetic. The affected section of the nail is carefully removed, and the nail bed is treated with a chemical (phenol) to prevent regrowth. This process has a high success rate and typically takes around 45 minutes to complete.
After your initial nail surgery consultation, your podiatrist will arrange your procedure. Recovery normally takes four to ten weeks, during which time full aftercare and redressing appointments are provided to ensure optimal healing.
We perform both:
- Partial Nail Avulsion (removal of one side of the nail)
- Total Nail Avulsion (complete removal of the nail when necessary)
Who Can Benefit from Nail Surgery?
Nail surgery is suitable for many painful or recurring nail conditions, including:
- Infected ingrown toenails
- Damaged or distorted nails
- Thick or fungal nails
- Psoriatic nails
- Recurrent nail infections
If you have tried routine podiatry or home care with no relief, our team can advise whether nail surgery is the right option for you.
You can also explore our other specialist treatments:
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- Routine Podiatry Appointments
- Swift Microwave therapy
- Laser Therapy
- Biomechanical assessment with Footscan
Nail Surgery Pricing
Our nail surgery costs are transparent and inclusive of all dressing appointments and follow-up care.We also offer interest-free payment options for multiple procedures or patients requiring both feet to be treated.
Partial Nail Avulsion – £385: Includes one nail, redressing, and follow-up visits.
Total Nail Avulsion – £385: Covers full nail removal, aftercare, and review appointments.
Additional Nail (same session) – £100: Charged per extra nail treated in the same appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes us trusted by local patients:
- Degree-qualified and HCPC-registered podiatrists.
- A modern, fully equipped podiatry clinic in St Helens town centre.
- Proven success rate with hundreds of procedures performed.
- Recognised locally for dependable care and long-standing patient relationships.
We also provide advanced podiatric treatments such as Swift Verruca Therapy, Curacorn, Biomecanical assessments with Footscan and Laser Therapy, supporting long-term foot health and comfort.
The service is excellent. Always on time, very professional. My feet are well cared for. I couldn’t ask for more.
A first class service in every way, wouldn’t be without my six weekly treatment. All the staff are lovely