Laser Treatment
Foot and toe problems can significantly affect your daily life, from chronic pain to mobility issues. Fortunately, advancements in medical technology have introduced effective treatments, one of which is laser therapy.
Laser therapy utilises focused light beams to target specific areas of the body. Conditions like toenail fungus can be difficult to treat. Laser therapy can effectively target and eliminate the infection without harming surrounding tissue.
Inflammation of the plantar fascia can lead to significant heel pain. Laser treatment can reduce inflammation and promote healing.
How Does It Work?
The laser penetrates the nail plate and reaches the infected nail bed. The laser energy is only absorbed by the fungi in the nail bed and not the surrounding tissue. As a result, the increase in temperature will damage the cell wall causing the cells to die and inhibit further growth.
How Long Does It Take?
The FOX laser treatment typically takes 1-3 minutes per nail or 15-20 minutes to treat all 10 nails. Depending upon the severity of the nail fungus, a minimum of 3 treatment sessions may be required.
What Is the Cure Rate?
In clinical studies, improvement has been observed in 68-80% of patients after 3 treatment sessions, but there is no guarantee of success. Results depend upon minimizing the risk of recurrence with adequate hygiene.
Who Administers the Treatment?
Our professionally trained podiatrists provide the consultation and oversee the laser treatment.
Will It Hurt?
Vital for the success of the FOX laser treatment is the warming of the nail bed to approximately 45°C and that the warmth is maintained for at least 40 seconds. By using a constant motion over the nail, the desired dosage of laser energy can be delivered into the nail bed with minimal patient discomfort.