Partial Nail Avulsion Instructions
Partial Nail Avulsion Post-op Instructions
📝 What to Expect
You have undergone a partial nail avulsion as part of your ingrown toenail treatment to address an ingrown or infected toenail. In this procedure, a portion of the nail was removed to relieve pain, infection, or chronic irritation.
🩹 Daily Wound Care Instructions
For the first 4 hours:
Keep the bandage clean, dry, and securely in place.
Do not remove the dressing unless advised otherwise.
Starting 4-6 hours after the procedure:
Soak the toe once daily in warm water with Epsom salt:
Mix 1 tablespoon of Epsom salt in warm water.
Soak for 15–20 minutes.
Pat the toe dry with clean gauze or a towel.
Apply a topical antibiotic (such as Mupirocin or Neosporin if prescribed).
Cover with a clean Band-Aid or sterile dressing.
Continue this routine daily for 10–14 days, or until otherwise directed as part of your post-op instructions.
5. Do not cover at night when sleeping to allow the area to dry.
