Toenails that are thick, discolored, brittle, or partly missing can make people hide their feet all year, not just in sandal season. Fungus, an old injury, or a nail that never grew back right are the usual causes, and even when the underlying problem is being treated, a toenail can take a year or more to grow out healthy. KeryFlex nail restoration gives you a natural-looking nail in the meantime, applied in one short office visit.
Is KeryFlex right for you?
KeryFlex is worth asking about if any of these sound familiar:
- Nails that chip, split, or crumble easily
- Thickened or discolored nails from toenail fungus
- A nail that was damaged or lost after an injury
- Nails that no longer grow in at their normal length or shape
- You are in the middle of fungal treatment and want your nails to look normal while it works
What KeryFlex is
KeryFlex is a medical-grade resin that is shaped onto your existing nail to recreate the look of a healthy one. It is nonsystemic, which means there is nothing to take by mouth and nothing that travels through the body. The restored nail is flexible and non-porous, and it holds up to nail polish, polish remover, and everyday detergents, so you can treat it much like a regular nail while your natural nail grows in underneath.
How the treatment works
The whole process takes about 15 minutes and is done right in our Bellmore office:
- Prep. Damaged or loose portions of the nail are gently trimmed and filed away.
- Bond. A bonding agent is applied to the remaining natural nail.
- Shape. The KeryFlex resin is applied and sculpted to match the shape of a natural nail.
- Cure. A special ultraviolet light sets the resin in about two minutes, and the nail is finished and shaped as needed.
Here is a short look at how an application is done:
KeryFlex and toenail fungus treatment
KeryFlex is a cosmetic restoration, not a cure for fungus on its own. It works well alongside antifungal care, including laser treatment for toenail fungus: the treatment clears the infection over time, and KeryFlex gives you a nail you are comfortable showing while the healthy nail grows out. If you are not sure whether your nail problem is fungal, an exam is the first step, and fungus is easier to treat early than after it has spread to other nails.
Restore your nails at Cherrywood Foot Care
Cherrywood Foot Care has been voted Best on Long Island 16 years in a row and treats patients from Bellmore, Merrick, Wantagh, Seaford, and across Nassau County. To find out whether KeryFlex is a good fit for your nails, book an appointment online or call (516) 826-9000. We are located at 2791 Jerusalem Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710.
This article is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for an in-person evaluation. Individual results vary.
