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Ingrown Toenail Treatment in Sugar Land
Most patients who land here are dealing with the same situation:
“My toe is swollen and throbbing.”
“I can barely wear shoes.”
“Every step hurts.”
“I’ve tried cutting it myself and it just keeps coming back.”
Ingrown toenails don’t resolve on their own — and trying to fix them at home usually makes them more infected, more painful, and more likely to return.
At Vargas Foot Specialists, we treat ingrown toenails every single day and provide fast, clean, long-lasting relief with a simple in-office procedure.
What Is an Ingrown Toenail (And Why Is It So Painful)?
An ingrown toenail happens when the corner or edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin.
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This leads to:
Swelling
Redness
Sharp toe pain
Drainage or pus
Increased warmth
Difficulty wearing shoes
Pain with pressure or walking
When infection sets in, the pain intensifies and the skin can swell over the nail edge entirely.
Why It Happens:
Ingrown toenails can develop for many reasons:
Nail trimming too short or too curved
Tight or narrow shoes
Repetitive trauma (sports, running, stubbing the toe)
Genetic nail shape
Thickened or fungal nails
Previous ingrown toenails
Once the nail penetrates the skin, it creates a wound — and every step pushes the nail deeper.
Our Treatment Approach: Quick, Clean, and Designed for Long-Term Relief
1. Conservative Care (Mild Cases)
For early, non-infected ingrown toenails, we may be able to lift the nail edge and apply medication to reduce swelling and discomfort.
This is often enough for first-time or very mild cases.
2. Permanent Correction Procedure
This is the gold standard for moderate, severe, or recurrent ingrown toenails.
What it involves:
- Gently numb the toe
- Remove the tiny offending edge of the nail
- Treat the nail root so that part of the nail never grows back
Why it works:
It stops the nail from “turning inward” and prevents the same painful corner from returning.
Benefits:
- Fast procedure (10–15 minutes)
- Minimal discomfort
- No stitches
- No cutting of the entire nail
- No long recovery
- Very high success rate (over 95%)
- Permanent solution
Most patients return to regular shoes within 24 hours and normal activity shortly after.
3. Infection Management
If the toe is infected, we treat that immediately using:
- Local cleaning
- Drainage
- Antibiotics if needed
- Protective dressings
- Aftercare instructions
Removing the offending nail edge is typically the fastest way to resolve the infection.
Why Our Approach Works Better Than DIY or Urgent Care
Ingrown toenails are a podiatry specialty problem — and treating them at home or in a general clinic often causes more trauma.
Compared to home trimming:
- No bleeding
- No worsening infection
- No increased pain
- No recurrence from improper technique
Compared to urgent care:
- No removal of the entire nail (unnecessary in most cases)
- We perform a permanent fix, not a temporary one
- No repeat visits for the same problem
Most patients tell us, “I wish I had done this sooner.”
What to Expect
Your treatment typically includes:
1. Evaluation and proper diagnosis
2. Relief of pressure and pain immediately
3. Procedure (if needed)
4. Dressing and instructions
5. Quick recovery and follow-up as appropriate
Most people feel significantly better the same day.
Signs You Should Not Wait Any Longer
Call immediately if you notice:
Increasing redness
Pus or drainage
Severe pain
Warmth around the toe
Recurrent episodes
Difficulty walking
Ingrown toenail in a diabetic patient
These are signs of infection that require prompt treatment.
Delaying increases your risk of complications — and unnecessary pain.
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Trusted by Professional Athletes
Dr. Vargas served as a team podiatrist for the Miami Heat (NBA) and the Sugar Land Skeeters. He brings that same elite, world-class expertise to every patient in his Sugar Land office
Over 100,000 Patients Treated
With more than 20 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Vargas has successfully helped over 100,000 patients find lasting relief from foot and ankle pain, right here in our community
Double Board-Certified
Holding dual board certifications in podiatric surgery is a distinction that places Dr. Vargas in the top tier of his field, demonstrating the highest standard of medical and surgical skill