PinPointe™ FootLaser™ Toenail Fungus Removal Receives FDA Approval!

35 million Americans got great news this week: the FDA has announced that the PinPointe™ FootLaser™ has been approved for the treatment of nail fungus.

Over 10% of the US population suffers from the unsightly, unpleasant and painful effects of toenail fungal infections. The FDA clearance gives every person who wants relief for their feet access to a pain-free treatment option that is more successful than topically applied antifungal drugs, safer than oral medication and less painful than surgical removal of the nail.

Toenail Fungus Is a Serious Problem
Toenail fungus grows under the surface of the toenail. As the fungal infection grows, the toenail becomes discolored – often turning yellow or black. The nail can become brittle or crumbly. A foul odor often accompanies the condition. Taken altogether, these factors can trigger feelings of embarrassment and have a negative impact a person’s quality of life.

But that’s only the beginning of the problem, as toenail fungus can also be extremely painful. The pain can be so significant that it prevents sufferers from wearing shoes, which can make living a normal, everyday life almost impossible. Certain chronic health conditions, such as diabetes or immune disorders, can even worsen when a toenail fungal infection develops.

Laser Toenail Fungus Removal Is Effective
Although toenail fungal infections have been a problem for a very long time, medical science has had a hard time developing an effective treatment.

• Topical medications – the type you brush or apply directly to your toenail – have limited effectiveness, due primarily to the fact that the thick, rigid surface of the toenail itself presents a significant barrier separating the fungus from the cure.
• Oral medications, on the other hand, have unpleasant side effects, and can create significant issues for those patients sensitive to the active ingredients.
• Surgical removal of the toenail is painful, expensive and very inconvenient.

In clinical trials, a single treatment with the PinPointe™ FootLaser™ provided 81% of patients with significantly improved toenail health for a full year. This is a proven, effective way to eliminate toenail fungus.

Laser Toenail Fungus Removal Is Safe
The word ‘laser’ alone is enough to make some people nervous. But the truth is that lasers are not all the same – and not all of them are dangerous! In fact, lasers come in a wide range of strengths, each using highly focused light in a special configuration designed for a specific purpose. The PinPointe™ FootLaser™ is strong enough to penetrate through a toenail and target the fungal infection beneath without damaging the toenail or any of the flesh underneath or surrounding the nail.

The laser toenail fungus removal procedure is completely painless. A podiatrist performs the treatment in a foot care center or medical office setting without anesthesia. It takes approximately 30 minutes for a complete treatment, and afterward, you can walk out of the office and right back into your normal routine.

If you think the PinPointe™ FootLaser™ is the right treatment option for you, call Dr. Greenberger to discuss the next step toward clear, healthy feet.