How Does Laser Treatment Work on Toenail Fungus?
Although the two devices differ in their application and design, both work by shining specific wavelengths of near infrared light through the nail plate. The light is intended to destroy the fungus, mold or yeast that are under the nail plate and which are causing the infection. The laser light has no effect on the surrounding healthy tissue. There is no pain but some patients experience temporary warmth in the nail during treatment. The Pinpointe treatment is a single treatment that typically takes about half an hour. Noveon therapy is expected to require multiple visits (typically 4 treatments at days 1, 14, 42 and 120) to eradicate the fungi, molds and yeasts that may be causing the onychomycosis.
