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Nail Fungus

Thick, discolored nails treated with light

Types

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  • Thickened, Deformed Toenails

    Thickened, Deformed Toenails

    Toenails thickened and deformed by fungal infection

  • Yellowed Toenails

    Yellowed Toenails

    Toenails that have turned yellow and discolored

  • Crumbling Toenails

    Crumbling Toenails

    Weakened toenails that crumble and split

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Before & After

Results may vary depending on individual skin condition, number of sessions, and lifestyle. Temporary side effects such as swelling, redness, bruising, pain, or altered sensation may occur.

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  • Onychomycosis Pre-Treatment Cases

    Onychomycosis Pre-Treatment Cases

    Pre-treatment cases of onychomycosis (fungal nail infection) of varying severity — used for diagnosis and planning.

Programs

Total Care Program

Systematic care tailored to you

  • Treatment with Light, Not Medication

    Laser energy destroys the fungus without oral medication

  • Selectively Killing Only Fungal Cells

    Minimizes damage to surrounding healthy tissue

  • Simple 10-Minute Monthly Care

    Performed once a month, in about 10 minutes

How We Treat

Treating the root cause

A step-by-step approach that addresses the cause from multiple angles.

  • Photothermal action through the nail plate

    Photothermal action through the nail plate

    A 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser passes through the nail plate and carries heat to the tissue beneath. It raises the temperature where the fungus sits without filing the nail away, and is combined with antifungal medication where indicated.

Research-Validated Care

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