For the first laser appointment, it takes about 20 to 30 minutes. The following laser appointments are generally shorter — about 15 minutes — and typically spread about 1 month apart. The great thing about laser toe nail fungus removal treatments is that there is no recovery time. Immediately after your appointment, you can return to your usual daily activities. To prevent re-infection from your environment, topical antifungal oil for your daily use is typically provided while your healthy nail is growing. We will also review preventative care with you. For some patients, we have recommendations based upon the severity of the fungus and its chance for recurrence.