Did you spend another summer keeping your toes hidden from the world? Did you skip trips to the beach and decline invitations to the pool? Have your toenails become so discolored and brittle that you are embarrassed to have anyone see them? North Texas Foot and Ankle is pleased to inform you that we offer HYPERBLUE Plus Nail Laser treatments, specifically designed to help return your fungal nails to healthy, beautiful nails.

Understanding the Fungus
Toenail fungus, known as onychomycosis, is one of the most difficult conditions to eradicate from the body. Most people aren’t aware that they have fungal toenails until the symptoms have changed the look and feel of the nail. Nails become discolored, thick and brittle. Left untreated, the nails may loosen from the nail bed and begin to crumble and emit odor. In severe cases the nail separates completely from the toe. Fungus can grow under the nail bed and spread to the rest of the nails, even to the finger nails. Some forms of nail fungus can be transmitted to others through direct contact or by coming in contact with surfaces where others with fungal infections have been.

Patients who have compromised immune systems, diabetes, or circulatory problems are at higher risk for fungal nails, as are those who suffer with excessive sweating and those with athlete’s foot. It is important for all patients to seek diagnosis and begin treatments to eradicate the fungus before more serious conditions arise.

Aggressive forms of fungus do not respond to oral medications or topical treatments. Some treatments result in unpleasant side effects such as stomach upset and skin irritation. The nails may even look improved for a short period of time, but the fungus is not eradicated, and ugly symptoms return. It’s a frustrating cycle for those affected.

HYPERBLUE Plus Laser Nail Treatments 
HYPERBLUE Plus is an FDA approved treatment for targeting and resolving fungal nails. The specific wavelength used during treatment penetrates through the nail surface and into the nail plate and bed eradicating the fungus in these and surrounding areas. The laser light beam does not impact surrounding healthy tissue.

The protocol for treatment is application of the HYPERBLUE Plus during 3-sessions in a 2-month period. The length of each session is dependent on the number of toes being treated and the stage of infection. The only side effect that some patients report is experiencing a mild feeling of warmth during application of the HYPERBLUE Plus. There is no pain or discomfort associated with the treatment. Once the treatments are completed, a preventive sessions or adjunct treatment may be suggested to thwart aggressive fungal return.

The doctors and staff at North Florida Foot and Ankle are proud to be able to offer HYPERBLUE Plus Laser Nail Treatments to our patients. Schedule your appointment now and start looking forward to enjoying spring and summer outdoors with healthy, beautiful feet.