We're glad you've made that first step and scheduled your appointment. If it is for something like an ingrown nail, then the natural next question is "Now what?" "What are they going to do to me?" The pain from something like an ingrown nail can be quite intense. I had one in college and it got infected before I could make it in to see the podiatrist. I was limping around just trying to make do until I could be seen. The first visit will of course require some paperwork. After that you'll be placed in a treatment room and vitals taken. Then, the doctor will come in and do a history of the problem and review medical history, what's been done for the current problem, etc. No treatment will be done without thorough discussion with the patient first.
For some patients, the nervous anticipation of shots or a procedure might seem worse than the pain they are currently experiencing. I can assure you that for an ingrown nail, the end result is relief. We will do our very best to make your experience in our office a positive one, with the end goal always being to relieve the problem. From topical anesthetic spray, to full local anesthetic blocks to privacy screens we will work to make the process as easy as possible. So, don't hesitate to come in and be seen!
For some patients, the nervous anticipation of shots or a procedure might seem worse than the pain they are currently experiencing. I can assure you that for an ingrown nail, the end result is relief. We will do our very best to make your experience in our office a positive one, with the end goal always being to relieve the problem. From topical anesthetic spray, to full local anesthetic blocks to privacy screens we will work to make the process as easy as possible. So, don't hesitate to come in and be seen!
