Lasers Are For Feet!

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Lasers get a bad rap. When we hear the word, we tend to think of Bond movie villains or hapless cats chasing a dot they can never catch. Lasers might seem strange or intimidating, but the truth is that they can be helpful therapeutic tools, and nowhere is that more evident than in the field of podiatry.

How so? Laser treatments for fungal toenails, of course! This non-invasive method is extremely effective, consistently safe, and pain-free. At the Affiliated Foot and Ankle Center, we use the HyperBlue 1530 System, a cutting-edge FDA-approved device. This laser gets deep inside the nail and neutralizes fungus where traditional methods might struggle to reach it. Take a look at the notes below to get a quick overview of this revolutionary treatment and all the perks it provides.

  • No drugs or side effects! Oral medications can elevate liver enzymes, while topical ones can take a year or more to work. Topical meds also have to be used twice a day, every day, if they’re going to have a chance at succeeding.

  • Fast! Our HyperBlue laser treatments will only take 15 minutes, and that’s if you’re treating all ten nails. We space out treatments 30 days apart for three months. That’s it! 

  • No recovery time! You can walk in, have your treatment, and walk out on the same day. The procedure is entirely painless, too: the infrared radiation gently heats the base of the nail, penetrating soft tissue without doing damage to surrounding tissue.

  • High success rates! Studies have shown that this laser is capable of eradicating fungus and promoting clear nail growth with just one treatment in more than 80% percent of cases. 

Laser treatment for toenail fungus is just one of many innovative methods we use at Affiliated Foot and Ankle Center, where we’re always searching for the next big breakthrough in podiatry.

Our team employs the most modern and sophisticated technology available to offer patients top-quality podiatric care. Call (732) 905-1110 or make an appointment online with Dr. Samantha Boyd, Dr. Brandon Macy, Dr. Hal Ornstein, Dr. Dan Phan, or Dr. Joseph Saka. We look forward to hearing from you!