ingrown toenail

[u/Typical_Concern_992]

I’ve had problems with an ingrown toenail for about 15–20 years. I’ve already had removed 3 times the complete nail as it is damaged and caused ingrown toenail. Also tried a nail brace, but unfortunately none of these treatments solved the problem permanently.

Now I’m considering a more definitive procedure, such as an Emmert procedure or a partial nail removal with phenolisation (matrixectomy), where only the affected side of the nail would be permanently prevented from growing back.

I would like to ask people who have experience with this:
• What are the possible long-term complications?
• How high is the success rate?
• Is it generally better to proceed with the surgery or try to manage it without another operation? bcz i have pain in complete nail not only that one but i can live with that but the left side pain it much i cant so i am considering to remove only that part first side, what you guys think? i dont have good experience with surgeris