If you’ve been battling discolored, brittle, and thick toenails, you know how stubborn nail fungus can be. Traditional treatments are involved: long courses of ineffective topical creams, oral medications that can carry risks to your liver, and the list goes on. Fortunately, we at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists offer a fantastic, non-invasive solution: REMY Laser Therapy. Let’s see how this specialized laser works – and why it’s becoming a leading therapy for tackling onychomycosis.
REMY Laser Therapy is a cutting-edge treatment that uses a focused, low-level laser light specifically designed to target fungal germs that dwell beneath the toenail. But this is not the typical big, scary laser you’d see in movies; it is a specialized, handheld precision device that is safe and harmless.
And the goal of the laser is straightforward: to get energy directly to the source of the infection, which is often difficult for topical medications to reach.
Essentially, when the REMY laser is passed over the infected nail, the light energy travels safely right through the nail plate and into the nail bed below. The fungus hiding there then absorbs this energy, which generates sufficient heat to destroy the cellular wall of the fungal cells.
The laser essentially eradicates the fungus without causing any significant damage to your surrounding skin or the nail itself.
Also, the laser energy may also provide a secondary benefit by stimulating increased blood flow and cellular activity in the nail bed. This heightened activity encourages the growth of a healthy, clear nail to replace the damaged, infected one.
REMY Laser Therapy is a massive step up from older treatments for several reasons. It is non-invasive, meaning you avoid the risks and downtime associated with surgical procedures. Plus, it offers a powerful option without the need for long-term oral antifungal pills, which can sometimes pose risks to the liver.
The treatment itself is quick, generally painless, and you can walk out of the office immediately after the session.
Okay, disclaimer: achieving clear nails requires a bit of patience, even with advanced technology.
While the laser kills the fungus quickly, the old, infected nail has to grow out completely, which takes time (often several months). That’s why we’ll recommend a short series of treatments, usually spaced a few weeks apart, to ensure all fungal spores are eradicated.
So, if you are a senior (or anyone else) tired of dealing with thick, odd-colored, and brittle toenails, REMY Laser Therapy offers a modern, effective path toward making them healthy and clean again.
For any podiatric concerns you’re dealing with, come see Dr. Hubert Lee and the team at CarePlus Foot & Ankle Specialists for guidance and advice. You can schedule an appointment online or call today at 425-455-0936.
