Get Immediate Relief:
Most patients who land here are dealing with the same situation:
“My toe is swollen and throbbing.”
“I can barely wear shoes.”
“Every step hurts.”
“I’ve tried cutting it myself and it just keeps coming back.”
Ingrown toenails don’t resolve on their own — and trying to fix them at home usually makes them more infected, more painful, and more likely to return.
At Vargas Foot Specialists, we treat ingrown toenails every single day and provide fast, clean, long-lasting relief with a simple in-office procedure.
An ingrown toenail happens when the corner or edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin.
When infection sets in, the pain intensifies and the skin can swell over the nail edge entirely.
Ingrown toenails can develop for many reasons:
Once the nail penetrates the skin, it creates a wound — and every step pushes the nail deeper.
For early, non-infected ingrown toenails, we may be able to lift the nail edge and apply medication to reduce swelling and discomfort.
This is often enough for first-time or very mild cases.
This is the gold standard for moderate, severe, or recurrent ingrown toenails.
What it involves:
Why it works:
It stops the nail from “turning inward” and prevents the same painful corner from returning.
Benefits:
Most patients return to regular shoes within 24 hours and normal activity shortly after.
If the toe is infected, we treat that immediately using:
Removing the offending nail edge is typically the fastest way to resolve the infection.
Ingrown toenails are a podiatry specialty problem — and treating them at home or in a general clinic often causes more trauma.
Compared to home trimming:
Compared to urgent care:
Most patients tell us, “I wish I had done this sooner.”
Your treatment typically includes:
Most people feel significantly better the same day.
Call immediately if you notice:
These are signs of infection that require prompt treatment.
Delaying increases your risk of complications — and unnecessary pain.
Dr. Vargas served as a team podiatrist for the Miami Heat (NBA) and the Sugar Land Skeeters. He brings that same elite, world-class expertise to every patient in his Sugar Land office
With more than 20 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Vargas has successfully helped over 100,000 patients find lasting relief from foot and ankle pain, right here in our community
Holding dual board certifications in podiatric surgery is a distinction that places Dr. Vargas in the top tier of his field, demonstrating the highest standard of medical and surgical skill
Don’t wait another day. Schedule your appointment with Dr. Vargas, Sugar Land’s trusted podiatrist, and get back on your feet.
