Ingrown Toenail Removal Side Effects and Warnings

Possible Complications

If you are planning to have ingrown toenail removal, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:

• Infection
• Excessive swelling or bleeding

Factors that may increase the risk of complications include:

• Diabetes
• Problems with blood circulation

Call Your Doctor

After arriving home, contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:

• Signs of infection, including fever and chills
• Redness, swelling, increasing pain, excessive bleeding, or discharge from the wound
• Chalky white, blue, or black appearance to skin of toes or foot

In case of emergency, call 911.