What to do after wedge resection of ingrown toenail
· Pain relief
o Give paracetamol for pain relief in the recommended dose. Give every 4 hours (except when asleep) for the day of operation, then as needed after that.
o Give an anti-inflammatory, eg ibuprofen, as prescribed, when needed for extra pain relief.
· Dressing
o The bandage should stay on for approximately 2-3 days.
o A community nurse, your family doctor or your surgeon can remove the dressing.
o After removal, keep the wound clean.
o Bathe the foot three times a day in a warm sitz bath.
o Apply antibiotic ointment after each bath, as prescribed.
· Activity
o Rest the foot for approximately 1 week.
o Try to keep the foot elevated.
o Take 2-3 weeks off sport.
o Stay out of swimming pools, spa pools and the sea for 2 weeks.
· Follow-up
o Please ring the rooms to make a follow-up appointment approximately 2 weeks after the operation.
o Please ring if concerned.
