When it comes to getting rid of ingrown toenails, the fastest and most effective procedure will be dictated by the specifics of each patient’s condition. If you find that home remedies have not effectively resolved your ingrown toenail, your healthcare provider may recommend various treatment options tailored to your specific situation. Your healthcare provider may recommend gently lifting the ingrowing edge of the nail and placing cotton or a splint underneath it for mild cases of ingrown toenails. This technique separates the nail from the overlying skin, allowing the nail to grow above the skin's edge for 2 to 12 weeks. When using this method, it is necessary to soak the toe regularly while replacing the material daily. Additionally, your healthcare provider may prescribe a corticosteroid cream to apply after soaking. In more severe cases with inflamed skin, pain, and pus, your healthcare provider might numb the toe and perform a partial removal of the ingrown portion of the nail. After this procedure, it may take approximately 2 to 4 months for the toenail to grow back. If you experience recurrent ingrown toenail issues on the same toe, your healthcare provider may recommend removing a portion of the nail along with the underlying tissue (nail bed) as a preventive measure. The procedure involves numbing the toe and employing techniques like using a chemical or laser. Alternatively, your healthcare provider may suggest a method where they use tape to gently pull the skin away from the ingrown nail.