Modern medical procedures are quick and easy. Medical advancements such as laser technology have made it easy for people to remove unwanted blemishes, correct their vision, remove excess hair and eliminate toenail fungus.
Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus
Although topical antifungal products and oral medications are effective, they work slowly while laser treatment successfully kills toenail fungus in just one short session. This is a significant development and has advanced thefield of toenail fungus removal exponentially.
What is Toenail Fungus?
Toenail fungus or onychomycosis is genetic but people can also contract the fungus by having sweaty feet, damp work boots or by walking barefoot on public surfaces. Toenail fungus starts out as a slight cosmetic problem that can be covered up with nail lacquer but if left untreated the infection continues to spread until it destroys the entire nail. The recent discovery of laser treatment that cures toenail fungus is a terrific solution for those who have the problem.
How Laser Treatment Works
The laser treatment is fast and painless. A small laser device is aimed directly on the affected toenail to eliminate the fungus. The treatment lasts for 30-45 minutes, depending on how many toenails need to be treated. The treatment does not harm the toenail or surrounding skin and it is safe for people of all ages.
Average Costs For Laser Treatment
Laser treatment to eliminate toenail fungus costs $750-$1,500. Since the medical treatment is very new it is not yet covered by insurance. Since people only need to undergo a single laser treatment to eliminate the fungus, they only have to pay for one session. After the treatment, the toenail infection will be gone and a healthy nail will begin to grow in. It can take up to a year before the discolored part of the nail grows out.
When the laser treatment was first developed, there were many skeptics due to lack of research studies. Many companies started marketing nail fungus laser treatment. The FDA has cleared the company, PinPointe USA Inc. They have given the company clearance to provide the new laser treatment to those who need it. Other companies such as Nomir Medical Technologies Inc. are waiting for or have been given FDA clearance.
