Fotona ClearSteps™
Fotona’s ClearSteps™ Onychomycosis Treatment is a revolutionary, patient-friendly method for treating onychomycosis (toenail fungus). It is a simple and effective procedure that uses the power of Nd:YAG laser light to heat evenly throughout the depth of the effected nail and skin tissue, effectively weakening and killing parasitic fungi which have infected the patient’s nails.
Learn more about Onychomycosis (toenail fungus) – read our FAQ’S
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Deep, pulse-profile heating of the nail bed stimulates the killing of parasitic fungus. The natural growth and immune processes of the body are then able to restore the nail to its pristine state. Compared to traditional methods, the effects of laser light spread evenly throughout the tissue and are not subject to either the limits of chemical diffusion (as are topicals) or the induction of hepatoxic side effects (as is the case with oral medications). ClearSteps™ is Performed in Three Simple Steps see our Frequently Asked Questions for more treatment details
Our care team will assist you with a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve your skincare goals.
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FAQ’S ABOUT FOTONA CLEARSTEPS™
What to expect in a treatment?
ClearSteps™ is Performed in Three Simple Steps:
Step 1: File down the Nail. During onychomycosis the nail will become deformed and overgrown, it may also thicken. Filing down the nail allows laser light to fully penetrate into the treatment site.
Step 2: Administer Nd:YAG laser pulses in a circular pattern covering the entire nail. Slightly overlap the beam so that the nail is fully covered. The patient should feel a slight heating sensation throughout the nail.
Step 3: Target Nd:YAG laser pulses around the perimeter of the nail bed and around the finger or toe. Often parasitic fungus has worked its way beyond the nail bed and needs to be eliminated in all the tissue surrounding the nail to prevent recurrence.
*Individual results may vary.
How many treatments do I need?
The ClearSteps™ treatment is usually performed four times, at one week intervals. All of the nails should be treated during every treatment. Laser light can also effectively treat fungus which has infected skin tissue.
*Individual results may vary.
How do I know I have Nail Fungal?
If you notice any of the following signs of change in your nails you may have nail fungal:
-Yellow or brown discolouration
-White or yellow streaks on the side of the nail
-Brittleness
-Change in nail shape
-Crumbling of the outside edges of the nail
-Debris trapped under the nail
-Loosening or lifting up of the nail
-Loss of lustre and shine
-Thickening of the nail
-Toes or fingers that are painful, red, or drain pus
Does the Nail Fungal laser treatment hurt?
No. Besides its effectiveness, ClearSteps also offers patients a good degree of comfort during and after treatment. Lasers use heat to destroy the nail fungus, so the nail and skin may feel a little hot during the treatment. At Advanced Laser Clinic we use a cooling device to blow refrigerated air onto the treatment area thereby reducing any build-up of heat.
*Individual results may vary.