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Nail Surgery Before & After
A documented nail surgery result from a patient of this practice. A new or changing dark band in a nail (longitudinal melanonychia) should be evaluated, because it can occasionally signal something serious. In this case it was biopsied to determine the cause and treated. Results vary by individual, and a consultation is required.
About This Result
The photo above is from a patient treated at this practice. Nail surgery covers conditions affecting the nail and nail unit — including pigmented bands, ingrown nails, tumors, and persistent nail changes. A biopsy can confirm a diagnosis so the right treatment follows. Because a changing nail can rarely be a sign of melanoma, evaluation matters — learn more about skin cancer screening, or browse the full before & after gallery. Results vary; a consultation is required.
Notice a change in a nail?
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