Ingrown toenail removed

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I cannot imagine why, especially as you have trusted your doctor 5 times to do this surgery, you are not asking these questions directly to her. Seems to me this would be basic instructions given to you after the surgery, or it not, you should have asked or have know or figured it out after 4 previous experiences. I can't say what your doctor's wishes or protocol might be, but I instruct my patients to keep a sterile gauze bandage on the toe at all times other than when soaking, changed as often as necessary and soaked off if stuck by drainage, until all drainage has ceased and I tell them to stop dressing it. Where is the doctor in your doctor/patient relationship anyhow?

 

I am only 16 so I don't actually speak to my doctor, my mom does =P I hate calling them because I always get confused with what I am trying to tell them. I can type much better than I can speak =)

 

I don't give advice directly to minors and I would not have responded had you initially indicated your age. Disregard what I posted as per my clear DISCLAIMER and obtain your advice from your doctor.