Fungal nail infections are not only frustrating to treat, but they can also affect your confidence, especially when wearing open-toe shoes or exposing your hands. These infections often appear as thickened, discoloured, brittle nails and can spread if left untreated. Using the 1064nm Nd:YAG laser, we offer a highly effective, non-invasive treatment that targets the infection at its source, beneath the nail plate, without the need for medication, downtime, or messy topical creams.

How It Works

The 1064nm laser emits a specific wavelength of light that penetrates safely through the nail plate and surrounding tissue. The heat energy is absorbed by the fungal cells, damaging their structure and disrupting their ability to survive and replicate. Over time, this helps eliminate the fungal infection while encouraging healthy new nail growth. Unlike topical antifungals, which often struggle to penetrate the nail, the laser reaches the nail bed directly, where the fungus lives. This makes it a much more effective solution, especially for long-standing or recurring infections.

What We Can Treat

  • Fungal nail infections on both fingers and toes
  • Thickened, yellow, or discoloured nails
  • White patches or streaks
  • Brittle, crumbling nail edges
  • Infections that haven’t responded to oral or topical treatments

We can treat single or multiple nails, and treatment is tailored to your specific needs.

What to Expect During Treatment

The treatment is quick and relatively comfortable. You may feel a warm or heating sensation on each nail as the laser pulses are delivered, but most clients tolerate it well without any need for numbing. Each nail takes just a few minutes to treat. After the session, your nails may feel slightly warm or tender, but there is no damage to the nail or surrounding skin, and no downtime required. You’ll be able to walk out and carry on with your day immediately. The laser does not remove the infected portion of the nail—it works below the surface. As your healthy nail grows out, you’ll gradually see a clearer, stronger nail replacing the damaged one. This process can take several months, depending on your nail growth rate.

Treatment Plan

We recommend a minimum of 3 treatments, spaced 2–4 weeks apart, depending on the severity of the infection and how many nails are affected.

Because toenails and fingernails grow slowly, it’s important to be patient—visible improvement happens gradually as the healthy nail grows out and replaces the infected portion.

A follow-up appointment is advised 3–6 months after your treatment course to assess progress and ensure that clear, healthy nail tissue is continuing to grow through. Additional maintenance sessions can be arranged if needed.

Why Choose Laser Over Other Options?

  • No oral medication or blood tests required
  • No risk of liver damage or side effects
  • Quick, safe, and convenient
  • Targets the root cause of the infection
  • Suitable for people who’ve tried other methods with no success

Laser Fungal Nail Treatment – FAQs

When will I start to see results?
Laser doesn’t produce instant cosmetic changes. You’ll begin to notice new, clear nail growth over the following months as the infected nail grows out. Full improvement may take 6–12 months, depending on your nail growth rate.

Does it hurt?
Most clients describe the sensation as a build-up of warmth or mild tingling on the nail—completely manageable and short-lived. No numbing is needed, and the session is over quickly.

Is there any downtime?
No downtime at all. You can walk out and go about your day as usual. Just follow the aftercare guidance to support results and reduce reinfection risk.

Can the infection come back?
Yes, recurrence is possible—especially without proper hygiene or shoe care. That’s why we provide aftercare and prevention tips, including advice on footwear, nail hygiene, and avoiding warm, damp environments that encourage fungal growth.

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