Skin & Nail Care

Do you need some help with your skin & nails in the Geelong, Surf Coast or The Bellarine area?

You'll be pleased to know that at Stance Podiatry we enjoy assessing and treating a wide range of nail and skin conditions. We are passionate about taking ample time to care for your skin and nails so you can have optimal foot health!

Have comfort in the fact that Podiatrists use sterile instruments and equipment. We are gentle, and you'll feel relaxed through your treatment.

Generally the treatments we use to help you are pain-free but If you have a painful area we are able to use local anaesthetic so you can have comfortable feet immediately!

You'll walk out wondering why you hadn't come sooner to have your nails and skin treated!

 

Common skin & nails conditions we can help with are:

  • Warts

  • Blisters

  • Elongated nails

  • Ingrown toenails

  • Fungal toenails and Tinea Pedis

  • Thick toenails

  • Bruised or blistered toenails

  • Thick skin (callus)

  • Corns

  • Cracks in the skin or heels

  • Other specific skin and nail conditions such as psorisis and eczema.

  • Having trouble reaching you feet to self care for your skin and nails.

    All these reasons and many more are why people will see a Podiatrist for nail and skin care. If we are unable to help we know many like minded health professionals such as GPs and Dermatologists that can also help you have optimal foot health!

KERYFLEX IS AVAILABLE AT OUR OCEAN GROVE CLINIC WITH PODIATRIST, KAYLA ALLEN

KERYFLEX is a medical grade cosmetic nail. It is a painless, in-clinic application that restores the appearance of natural nails with a cosmetic treatment. It is immediate and the result is natural looking nails. Keryflex delivers an immediate and significant cosmetic improvement.

Keryflex is not intended as a medical treatment and will not cure your underlying nail issues or nail fungus. It is an aesthetic, cosmetic  procedure designed to improve the appearance of the nail only.

The podiatrist will remodel damaged nails affected by fungus, defects, and trauma. The nail is trimmed and filed as much as possible. Keryflex does not attached to skin so a minimum of 15% of the natural nail is necessary for the cosmetic nail attach itself.  Keryflex can be useful to improve the look of nail fungus, damaged nails, brittle and splitting nails, nail ridges and discoloured nails. The damaged nail is prepared with sterile instruments in a clean and clinical setting. 

Once the nail is prepared, a bonding agent is applied. This is followed by an application of the KERYFLEX resin and hardened with an ultraviolet  light. The cosmetic nail is shaped and made smooth. A top coat of sealant is applied and cured with an UV lamp.  

This cosmetic resin nail is unaffected by acetone, nail polish or detergents. The composite resin creates a flexible, but durable non-porous that allows the remaining natural nail to grow underneath. The cosmetic nail looks and feels natural. Unlike rigid, acrylic nails Keryflex is flexible and allows nails to bend in a  natural way which can protect he nail bed. It is also non-porous and will not allow moisture to penetrate between the cosmetic nail and the natural nail. 

Nail polish can be applied over the Keryflex nail. 

Your podiatrist can also continue to treat your fungal nail infection and the cosmetic nail will allow your real nail to grow through. 

The time between Keryflex application will vary between patients. We see an increase in Keryflex appointments over summer. Usually, a reapplication is needed every 6 to 8 weeks. The podiatrist will use an electric drill to file and buff the cosmetic nail until it is no longer attached to the natural nail. A Keryflex nail should not be clipped or cut.

Kayla Allen is skilled and trained in using KERYFLEX. Discuss the best option for you with them.

*Keryflex is not intended as a medical treatment and will not cure your underlying nail issues.

Please advise your Podiatrist before you start this treatment if you have peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, arterial insufficiency, toe lesions or ingrown toenails. This treatment should also be avoided if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or known to be sensitive or allergic to any of the Keryflex ingredients.

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