Laser Nail Fungus Treatment in North Vancouver

Treatment of Onychomycosis

Physician Skincare Centre in North Vancouver is pleased to offer a safe, effective laser treatment for the treatment of Onychomycosis, more commonly known as toenail fungus. Due to the ease of this treatment and its high success rate, it is fast becoming the treatment of choice for patients looking to effectively treat this stubborn and unsightly condition.

Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the toenails or, less commonly, the fingernails. Dermatophytes are the fungi most commonly responsible for causing this very common condition, which is estimated to infect at least 10% of the population worldwide. You may suffer from Onychomycosis if you have one or more of the following symptoms:

• Thickened nail
• Brittle, crumbly, or ragged nail
• Distorted in shape or separated
• Dull, with no lustre or shine
• A dark colour, caused by debris accumulating under the nail

Until recently, sufferers of onychomycosis had few options for successfully treating this condition. Options included oral medication which had potentially serious side effects, or ineffective topical creams that needed to be used for many months.

Laser Nail Fungus Treatment

At Physician Skincare Centre, treatment for toenail fungus is performed using Laser Genesis, a renowned Nd:YAG 1064nm laser. It takes approximately 15 minutes, during which the laser beam is passed over the infected nails and surrounding skin. This is repeated several times until enough energy has reached the nail bed.

There are no side effects or discomfort associated with the treatment. During the procedure most patients report a feeling of warmth over the nails, which resolves quickly. The majority of patients resume their normal activities immediately after the treatment.

On average, most patients start to see results within 8-10 weeks. During this time, the nails should begin to grow out clear of any fungus, revealing new healthy nails. For optimal results, we recommend a series of 3 treatments spaced approximately six weeks apart. For your convenience, laser packages are available.

Physician Skincare Centre was voted best laser centre in 2009, 2010, and 2011 by readers of the NorthShore Outlook. Please book a complimentary consultation with our knowledgeable staff at (604) 929-3299 to learn more about laser treatment for nail fungus.