CHIROPODY & PODIATRY
Complete Care of the Feet
Evening Appointments Available
Our feet carry us and are the most important part of our body , they are under considerable strain and susceptible to rubs, wear, injury and deformations.Our toenails carry on growing even when we can't reach them to cut them ourselves!
Our Podiatrists all have degree level qualifications.In addition to routine chiropody, podiatrists are able to treat more extensively and have a greater level of training than a foot health practitioner.
They will make an accurate diagnosis and then implement a variety of treatments specifically tailored towards your needs.
Conditions We Treat:
Toenail Surgery By Sophie Stockdale BSc Pod MChs
Nail surgery is the partial or complete removal of a toenail whilst under local anaesthetic. This is appropriate when a patient presents with a problematic ingrown toenail that is causing a lot of discomfort. If the nail cannot be managed conservatively through regular podiatry visits, nail surgery is considered. Nail surgery may sometimes be offered if the nail is damaged due to a fungal infection.
Sophie Stockdale is experienced and and qualified to swiftly remove problem ingrowing toenails under local anaesthetic. A complete, sterile procedure at your convenience.
Verruca Treatment
Verruca’s can be treated in a variety of ways, This will be discussed at your initial appointment.
ACID
- This is a topical treatment that is applied after debridement of the verruca area and may need to be done on a weekly basis. This treatment may have to be done over many months, but it is relatively painless and ideal for children.
DRY NEEDLING
- Needling is performed under local anaesthetic, so the area is completely numb. A hypodermic needle is then used to repeatedly puncture the verruca, this triggers an immune response, the appropriate antibodies are produced and over the subsequent weeks the verruca undergoes a natural deterioration before ultimately disappearing. The area is dressed afterwards, and should be kept dry for 24 hours, after a couple of hours with your foot up at home you are able to get back to normal activities. Needling is usually a one-off treatment.
- CryoPen freeze treatment is a non-invasive and quick procedure that uses extreme cold temperatures to remove the verruca. It involves applying a precise freezing agent, typically nitrous oxide to the targeted area, which freezes the affected tissue, leading to its destruction.
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