When you have a foot fungus, you may notice your nails are discolored and break apart easily. You might also notice the affected nails are oddly shaped or thickened. Foot fungus also often comes with a foul odor. Fortunately, Dr. Jeffrey Agricola of Prestige Podiatry, with offices in Carmel and Indianapolis, IN, can use a laser to correct the problem, and it offers a number of benefits.

Painless

While toenail fungus can be cured with antifungals in some cases, it isn't always effective. For some, surgery may be necessary, which requires anesthesia to numb the area. However, when you opt for a laser treatment for toenail fungus, it requires no anesthetic because it doesn't require the removal of the toenail surgically, which means you don't have pain. The laser uses light energy to kill the fungus. 

Quick

Although the exact time of your procedure depends on the extent of your infection, such as how many toenails are affected. It may take only 20 to 45 minutes, and you can return home. 

No Recovery Time

Unlike toenail removal, you don't have a recovery time after the procedure where you won't be able to wear certain close-toed shoes. You'll be able to walk normally. 

Toenail Remains Intact

Although lasers get a reputation for being destructive, it's anything but when used in the medical field. The treatment sends light energy to the toenail to kill the fungus without damaging the toenail. 

Requires Few Treatments

A topical fungal treatment for your infection, even when prescribed by a doctor, may take several treatments to cure your fungus. This is a pain and will cause you to continue to live with the infection for longer than it would if you had a laser treatment for toenail fungus. As a general rule, you may only need one treatment while some require a few.

Highly Effective

In terms of efficacy, laser fungal treatments at our Carmel or Indianapolis, IN, office have a high rate of success. This is because the laser targets the pathogens responsible for the infection. 

Laser treatment for toenail fungus has several benefits when compared with the other alternatives. That's why if you have the option with Dr. Agricola of Prestige Podiatry, serving Carmel and Indianapolis, IN, you should consider it. 

Book an appointment today if you have signs of a fungal infection to see if laser treatment could be right for you. We're available by calling one of our locations:

Carmel - (317) 846-4111

Indianapolis - (317) 881-0070