Many people reach for less restrictive shoes as warmer weather rolls around, but toenail fungus has some thinking twice about showing their toes.
Onychomycosis afflicts millions of people each year, causing nail damage, discomfort, and embarrassment. Add in how stubborn fungal toenails can be, you’ve got a recipe for unpleasantness that lasts.
At Southern Maryland Foot & Ankle, we use the Remy Laser to step into the treatment gap and deliver results that stick. Read on to learn how this FDA-cleared, non-invasive option gets the job done right!
Traditional Fungus Treatments & Typical Disappointments
Traditional treatments exist, but they often fall short:
Topical treatments like creams and polishes frequently struggle to penetrate the hard nail plate to reach the fungus living underneath. Achieving results requires months of diligent, consistent application, which many find difficult to maintain.
Oral medications can carry risks of systemic side effects, with the potential to impact liver function. This requires monitoring and deters many patients with chronic conditions or compromised health.
How the Remy Laser Works
The Remy Laser offers a safe and effective alternative via:
- Targeted Energy Delivery: The Remy Laser emits specific wavelengths of focused light energy.
- Penetrating the Nail: This laser energy safely passes through the toenail without harming it.
- Fungus Absorption: The pigment within the fungal organisms beneath the nail absorbs this specific light energy.
- Heat Destruction: The absorbed energy converts to heat, which selectively destroys the fungus responsible for the infection, leaving the surrounding healthy tissue unharmed.
This targeted, noninvasive approach addresses the infection at its source!
Important Note: The laser destroys the fungus, but the damaged nail appearance won’t vanish instantly. A healthy, clear nail needs time to grow out, gradually replacing the affected portion.
Why Choose Remy?
- We perform this procedure safely in our office. This helps us avoid the potential systemic risks associated with oral medications AND the consistency issues of topical options.
- Another factor is the lack of pain or discomfort. Most patients report feeling only a gentle warming sensation during the brief treatment, and Remy requires no anesthesia.
- Finally, there’s speed to consider. With Remy, you can walk in, receive your laser session, and walk out, immediately resuming your daily activities. There’s no recovery period needed!
Is Remy Right For You?
Please feel free to call, stop by, or connect online for more information! We can use powerful diagnostic tools like our in-house dermascope to biopsy nails when necessary, enabling accurate diagnosis so we know which way to go.
PLEASE NOTE: Remy is currently available at our Waldorf and Clinton offices.
Southern Maryland Foot & Ankle is committed to educating patients about podiatric health and working together to choose the best approach for treatment. We offer proven, up-to-date care in a welcoming and supportive environment. Call us today to schedule your next appointment!