How do we know if the laser treatment for toenail and or fingernail fungus will work?
When shopping around for treatment of fingernail and toenail fungus infections there are a couple things to keep in mind. Just like shopping around for any kind of doctor, some doctors will have more training and experience. Would you let an untrained, inexperienced doctor using out dated and/or non-FDA cleared equipment work on your feet? Probably not, just like most people would not want an untrained, inexperienced mechanic using inadequate tools to work on their car.
Questions to ask a potential toenail fungus laser treatment clinic or doctor are:
What type of laser they are using, is it FDA cleared specifically for nail fungus?
Some “off label” lasers are FDA cleared for dermatology or podiatry but not specifically for nail fungus or Onychomycosis.
Is the laser toenail fungus treatment performed by a licensed doctor?
How long has the doctor been doing the laser toenail fungus treatment? If they have only been performing the treatment for less than six months, how are they judging success rates? It can take anywhere from 3-12 months for nail growth to show clear healthy looking nails after the laser nail fungus treatments. Have the doctors seen positive results in their own patients? Do they have they own before and after pictures of actual laser toenail fungus treatment patients?
Does the doctor own or lease the laser equipment?