compact laser system Typical Results compact laser system What are my options? Laser treatment of the nail may reduce excessive thickness, improve appearance, and make trimming easier. It may also resolve the underlying fungal infection and prevent additional infection by opportunistic organisms. Generally speaking, the earlier treatment is begun, the better the outcome. That said, treatment of fungal or dystrophic nails is not generally considered medically necessary unless other factors are present such as diabetes, poor circulation, excessive pressure, pain, or lack of normal sensation. Other options include: Not having any treatment and living with the condition. Treatment using antifungal topical medications. These can be over-the-counter or more effective prescription medication. The reported efficacy for these treatments is typically 10 - 20%. Treatment with prescription oral medications, such as Lamisil™. These report 50 - 70% improvement rates, but require a many-month course, have potentially serious side-effects, and need blood tests to monitor for possible liver damage. Treatment using other laser systems or light-based modalities or simply using heat. These are generally significantly less effective than the Q-Clear™ laser system treatment we employ. Practitioner’s Information Goes Here IS A TRADEMARKED PRODUCT OF LIGHT AGE, INCORPORATED 500 APGAR DRIVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873 USA TEL: (732) 563-0600, FAX: (732) 563-1571 Laser Treatment for Fungal Nails

Why do we use a laser system to treat Fungal Nails? Our doctors use the Q-Clear™ Nd:YAG laser system, which has been FDA approved for treatment of fungal nails and for a variety of other podiatric and dermatologic conditions. Clinical studies have shown this laser system to be highly effective in improving nails that have been discolored or deformed due to fungal and certain other infections. In clinical use, treatments using the Q-Clear™ laser system have been shown to be substantially more effective in clearing nails than treatments relying on topical or systemic medications. There have been...