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Thick, discoloured or damaged nails

Thick or discoloured toenails can be caused by fungal infection, injury, footwear pressure or age. They can be hard to trim safely at home, and many people simply want them to look better.

Common causes
Fungal infection, injury, pressure
We offer
Nail care, assessment, resin reconstruction
Polish
Reconstructed nails can be polished
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What we do

  • Assess the nail and the likely cause
  • Thin and trim thickened nails safely and comfortably
  • Discuss treatment options for fungal nails
  • Rebuild damaged or partly missing nails with a flexible resin

Toenail reconstruction

A flexible, natural-looking resin nail is shaped over a damaged or partly missing toenail. The appointment takes 45 minutes to 1 hour, and you can paint over it with regular polish.

Before and after

A toenail reconstruction, before (left) and after (right). Every nail is different, and we will talk through what to expect for yours.

A big toenail before reconstruction, damaged and partly missing, and after, with a smooth natural-looking resin nail

Ready when you are

Book online in a few minutes, or call the front desk. No referral is needed.