Foot Pointe Laser for Fungal Toenails

The exciting and new PinPointe Foot Laser appears to be a major step toward eradicating what has been a major problem for years.  Probably the most common complaint podiatric patients have is fungal toenails.  It's not that these toenails are painful necessarily, it's that they are unsightly.

The most effective treatment to date involves taking oral medication.  Along with this medication comes a myriad of side effects, including but not limited to: headaches, diarrhea rash, indigestion, and most alarmingly -- liver damage.  When you combine all of this with the fact that nearly 41% of these patients still have fungus in the toenails, it's obvious that an alternative treatment needed to be developed.

Enter the Pinpointe foot laser. For a one-time treatment of 30 minutes, patients can expect clear toenail. The fungus is vaporized immediately, and a new nail grows to take its place. This process typically takes from nine to 12 months. The most exciting aspect of this treatment is that it has an 88% satisfaction rate.

The fungus pathogens are killed by the rapid influx of heat and light. The laser is able to administer its power, in short rapid bursts so that no anesthesia is necessary. All the patient typically feels is a slight warmth. This is superior to the old technique, which was called waffling. What the laser was doing was creating holes in the nail itself so that medication could penetrate the nail. This procedure differs in that the laser itself is killing the fungus.

This procedure is not covered by insurance, as it is an elective /cosmetic procedure. The cost differs by the area the country you're in, however it's safe to say that compared to the cost of multiple office visits and the medication (which can run anywhere from $10-$15 a pill), the cost is reasonable and affordable.

Make sure to get in on this exciting new procedure, which is being called the "lasik of podiatry". If you are living in Southern California, please call and reserve your space to treat your fungal toenails now at 909-627-6364.