Ingrown Nail Correction With Onyfix

Onyfix Ingrown Toenail Repair System is the newest technology used to treat ingrown and involuted toenail to its correct position.

The doctor applies the moldable resin to your ingrown toenail, which is molded into the desired form. And it will be cured onto your toenail for about 2-3 months. When the toenail grows, the Onyfix will grow with the toenail and helps the toenail grow in the correct position. This can be applied few times to the deformed toenail until the desired result is obtained. Please watch the video below for more details.

BENEFITS OF ONYFIX:

• Noninvasive
• Nonsurgical
• Pain-free
• Corrects the ingrown toenail
• Done in office setting
• No physical activity limitation
• Nail polish can still be applied
• Can be used for diabetic patients as well

FAQ’s

*What is Onyfix?

Onyfix is a brand-new nail correction system that is used to treat and prevent ingrown toenails with a conservative care mindset.

*Does Onyfix Nail Repair System hurt?

No. It is absolutely painless.

*Can I return to work after the Onyfix is applied?

Yes. Onyfix is a nonsurgical treatment for the ingrown toenails. No injection is required and the patients can return to their daily activity as soon as the Onyfix is applied.

*Do I still have to have surgery for the ingrown toenail?

If your toe is infected and with pus, your toe has to be treated and healed before we apply the Onyfix correction system.

*Where is Onyfix made?

Onyfix is made in Germany.

*How long is Onyfix on the market?

Onyfix is been on the market for about 5 years in Europe and it is just being introduced this year (2020) in the US.

*Is Onyfix Nail Repair System approved to use in the US?

Yes. It is recognized as a class one medical device in the U.S.

*Is Onyfix safe to use?

Onyfix is 100% safe, effective and easy to apply without any surgery.

*Is it ok to use Onyfix on the diabetics?

Yes. Onyfix is suitable for diabetics.

*Does Onyfix have any contraindications?

No. Onyfix does not have any contraindications.

*How long does it take to do the Onyfix procedure?

It is a very simple and easy procedure. Done in the office setting. It takes about 15 min.

*Can you correct an ingrown toenail?

Yes. An ingrown toenail can be corrected nonsurgically with Onyfix Nail Repair System or by surgically removing the ingrown toenail and then burning the nail matrix with phenol.

*Who can fix ingrown toenails?

A podiatrist can fix your ingrown toenails. Now we have 2 options, one surgical and other nonsurgical. The surgical option involves getting an injection to the affected toe and removing the offending toenail border. The nonsurgical option is by Onyfix Nail Repair System.

*How do I fix my weird shaped nails?

Onyfix can help ingrown and involuted toenails. It trains the nail to grow out straight and corrects the weird shaped toenail.

*How do I stop my toenails from curving inward?

Once your toenails are curving inward, it is very hard to stop them. They have already gotten used to that shape. However, using the Onyfix Nail Repair System it is easy to stop your toenails from curving inward.

*How do you treat an ingrown toenail without surgery?

Onyfix is a nonsurgical treatment for ingrown toenails. Our doctor here in Howard Beach, NY can help you get rid of your ingrown toenail without any surgery. We also help patients in the surrounding areas of Queens, Brooklyn and NYC.

*How many times Onyfix has to be applied to the toenail in order to get it corrected?

It all depends on how bad your ingrown toenail is. Sometimes one application will correct it and, on some toenails, we need to apply 2-3 times before correction occurs.

*Can I use a closed toe shoe after the Onyfix is applied?

Yes. You can use closed toe shoe but I recommend that you do not use anything that is too tight or pointy because it will give you pain to the toe.

*Is Onyfix covered by the insurance?

No, it is not. Onyfix is not covered by the insurance.

*Does the Onyfix repair system correct a pincer toenail as well?

A pincer toenail is a toenail where both borders of the toenails grow curved inside and also the toenail has abnormal shape. The Onyfix repair system will help with a pincer toenail as well but it may take a little longer then the ingrown toenail.