At our Austin Podiatry Center, we have three lasers in our office. Two are reasonably attractive pieces of equipment. The third, an ugly duckling laser, has a design that only … Read More “An Ugly Laser for Beautiful Toenails”
Laser Treatment
A New Treatment for Stubborn Heel Pain
Most heel pain can be cured without surgery. Unfortunately, there is no magic bullet for heel pain. Many times heel pain treatment consists of many different types of treatments and … Read More “A New Treatment for Stubborn Heel Pain”
Why Did My Toenails Get a Fungus Infection – Again?
It’s a story we are hearing more and more now that many people have had success getting rid of their fungal toenails with either the laser or medication. The nails … Read More “Why Did My Toenails Get a Fungus Infection – Again?”
FAQ- Why did my fungal toenails come back after they were cured?
My toenails used to look perfect now they are thick, ugly and discolored again! The answer? Fungus is all around us. Our toenails are constantly under attack from fungus in … Read More “FAQ- Why did my fungal toenails come back after they were cured?”
Lessons From A Million Laser Pulses
At the Austin Foot Health Specialists, the laser we use on fungus toenails has a counter on the back which tracks the overall number of pulses that the laser has … Read More “Lessons From A Million Laser Pulses”
The Rise of Mycotic Man
Don’t you just love that title and aren’t you wondering what it means? I just came off a day on the front lines of podiatry doing a lot of work … Read More “The Rise of Mycotic Man”
The Latest Thinking on Toenail Fungus
Using the Q-Clear Laser to Cure Toenail Fungus Some people meet and discuss world peace, national security and other big ideas. I just returned from a podiatry meeting where there … Read More “The Latest Thinking on Toenail Fungus”
Masters of the Toenail
When I went Podiatry school we had a course on toenails. It was taught by the former dean of our school, a courtly gentleman, who passed away a few years … Read More “Masters of the Toenail”
KeryFlex – The Ideal Addition to a Laser Fungus Toenail Treatment
At Austin Foot Health Specialists, we hate doing KeryFlex toenail procedures but we love the results! Let me explain. Keryflex nails are a new type of artificial toenail which bonds … Read More “KeryFlex – The Ideal Addition to a Laser Fungus Toenail Treatment”
Crunch Time for Toenails
Even using the most advanced Q-Clear laser for treating fungus toenails it still takes at least 6 to 8 months for a toenail to grow in normally. What can you … Read More “Crunch Time for Toenails”
Toenail fungus treated, nail restored in as little as 1 day!
We recently added Keryflex Nail restoration to our many available treatments at Austin Foot Health Specialists. In just one day, we can make a person’s nails appear clear and healthier, … Read More “Toenail fungus treated, nail restored in as little as 1 day!”
Treat Toenail Fungus Cheaply and Effectively
There’s much hype lately about treating the humdrum problem of toenail fungus with a high tech laser. Many forget the less glamorous but inexpensive and effective treatments for this problem. … Read More “Treat Toenail Fungus Cheaply and Effectively”
Laser Treatment of Toenail Fungus: Wait a Few More Months
Despite recent government approval for laser treatment of fungal toenails, I recommend patients wait just a little longer before they pursue such treatment. I served on The Seton Hospital Laser … Read More “Laser Treatment of Toenail Fungus: Wait a Few More Months”
Lasers for Toenail Fungus – What they Don’t Tell You
If you have toenail fungus, and you are reading this you have probably seen a lot of information on using lasers to treat the problem. Unfortunately, there is some misinformation … Read More “Lasers for Toenail Fungus – What they Don’t Tell You”