Ingrown Toenail Removal - What to Wear Post op

Hi there

I am training to be a podiatrist and have carried out nail surgery so thought I'd reply.

The dressing that he will have on for the first 24 to 48 hours will be bulky so he needs a shoe that can accomodate the dressing. So although open toed sandals are best, spacious footwear would also be ok. I am not sure what the blue shoe you mention is so can't comment on this. As it maybe a bit painful the day after (but not as painful as an ingrown nail!!) he probably won't want anything too occlusive anyway.

The most important thing is that infection is prevented with the dressing staying in place and don't let the wound become exposed to the air as this dramatically increases your chances of infection.

Hope this helps

Alison

I had this operation done around 8 years ago. I left the hospital in a wheelchair lol but all I wore home was a sock over my foot but as has been mentioned a very wide opened sandle would suit as it will be painful. For a boy I would just say an old pair of socks will do!All I had to do climb into the chair climb out into the taxi then talk down the garden path to the front door so did me enough. As for going back to school I think he will be signed off for a week or 2. I had to lie with my foot up for a good week to reduce the inflammation. Also sleep with a pillow under my foot. Have lots of ibupfen at hand to help bring down the inflammation also.