Prosthetic nails: main indications and contraindications



Nails are one of the components of feminine beauty and elegance. But sometimes their condition expects much to be desired. Lack of vitamins, diseases and injuries can lead to the fact that the nails will look dry, brittle and have to be hidden under varnish or false nails.

However, modern methods of cosmetology can improve the appearance of even the ugliest nails by nature and restore confidence to a woman. To very popular and, most importantly, effective procedures include nail prosthetics.

In what cases is performed

Prosthetics of nails is the replacement of a seriously damaged or almost missing nail by means of special plastic materials. It is recommended for the destruction of the nail surface by 60% or more, and in that case, when splitting and deforming the nail causes a person a lot of pain.

The doctor-podolog or certified specialist of the cosmetology clinic performs this medical procedure. After it, the treated nail will look natural. It should be noted that the prosthetics of the toenails is different from the usual gel and acrylic extension, which can be performed by any manicurist. Acryl, gel and other materials are suitable only for ordinary building, as they are not sufficiently dense and at the same time plastic. If the nail is a load, such material can damage itself and damage the nail bed. The masses, which are used to restore the nails, are composed of many plastic substances, giving the artificial nail strength and flexibility comparable to natural nails.

In addition, the nail mass contains ingredients that protect the area under the prosthesis from fungal and bacterial infections.



For nail diseases

Prosthetics of toenails is recommended in case of serious damage to the nail plate by a fungal infection. One of the first signs of nail fungus is a change in the color of the nail. Fungal infection is a common medical problem, which is also highly contagious. People often become infected when they use public saunas, pools and showers. Also, the fungus can spread in nail salons, if experts do not use proper disinfection for their instruments. Finding a nail fungus is easy, but it is not so easy to treat. This is because the fungus lives under the nail, in the nail bed and many drugs are difficult to get there.

With injuries and ingrown nails

Prosthetics of toenails is used in case of injury, which led to the loss or deformation of most of the nail, prevents further growth of the nail and its natural functions.

Other cases in which nail reconstruction is recommended include:

• splitting and splitting nails;
• ingrown nails;
• unsuccessful consequences of surgical correction of nails;
• claw-shaped nails and other congenital anatomical nail anomalies;
• cessation of nail growth.

Finally, prosthetics can be used to temporarily camouflage a sick nail, for example, when traveling to the sea.

Contraindications to the procedure

It is impossible to perform nail prosthetics on the legs, if there are open wounds in the treated area, inflammatory or purulent process, as well as exacerbation of nail fungus. Also, in the absence of a nail, it is impossible to install a prosthesis, it will not stick to the skin. At least 3 mm healthy nail plate is required to remain.

In the case of a fungal infection on the nail, it is first necessary to cure it with creams, special medicinal varnishes, sprays, and hardware methods. If nail prosthetics are performed on a nail that has been affected by a fungus and has not received treatment, it is highly likely to result in the complete destruction of the natural nail. Fear nail modeling is not necessary, it is completely painless.

Prosthetic nail plate: popular methods and their implementation

There are several ways of non-surgical nail restoration. The specialist can use the finished nail mass (glue and copolin), or else such preparations as “Ungizan” (Unguisan Nailcare) and “Gevol” (GEHWOL). The first one is a hardening mass, the second is a light-cured gel. The choice of the preferred method of treatment remains for the specialist.

Training

Before prosthetics of the nail plate, it is ground, the nail roll is processed, and the exfoliated nail sections are removed.

Immediately before using prosthetics, a degreasing agent is applied to the nail.

Prosthetics with the help of Gevol

The drug Gevol is a light-curing gel. It is applied to the damaged nail bed in one or several layers, and there the substance hardens under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. The specialist gives the gel the desired shape.

The advantage of the Gevol prosthetic nail plate is the ability to choose one of the three colors of the product - pink, transparent and opal. In addition, the gel contains anti-fungal components. He is not afraid of paints and varnishes solvents, so the restored nail can be painted. And when a real nail grows, the transition line is not visible between it and the prosthesis.

The price of Gevol is 1,737 rubles. and if necessary it can be used at home. But this is undesirable because it does not guarantee proper application.

In clinics, the cost of prosthetics by Genvol is about 3,000 rubles.

"Unigzan"

Prosthetic nail plate biphasic "Ungizan" is used to restore the nail after a fungal infection, as well as the longitudinal splitting of the nail plate, its thickening and growth.

The structure of "Ungizana" includes two components: powder and liquid hardener. Their mixing gives a rather dense and elastic mass.

“Ungizan” is applied either by the “pouring” method, that is, the mixture is poured onto the nail bed, it is given the desired look and polished, or a ready-made nail is created from the polymer according to the shape and size of a particular patient.

Price prosthetics "Ungizan" is about 3,000 rubles.

Clay and Conolin

The most difficult method of prosthetics of the nail plate is the use of glue and conolin - a natural material that allows the nail to "breathe". When reconstructing the nail specialist specialist imposes glue and conolin in layers. until the normal thickness of the nail is reached. Then the frozen mass is ground and polished. An additional advantage of this technique is the presence of antifungal agents in the adhesive.

The cost of such prosthetics is up to 3,500 rubles.

Acrylate

This new generation plastic is used for removable dentures. With its help you can grow a physiologically correct nail. With the help of an acrylate prosthesis, the nail plate is fixed in such a way that a certain pressure is created on it. It helps to press the distal roller and the natural nail does not rest on it and easily passes. The prosthesis is removed when the nail grows to a sufficient length.

The average price of acrylate prosthesis is 3,500 rubles.

How is going

Prosthetics of the nail plate should not be performed at home, where it is difficult to observe the necessary sterility and the necessary instruments are not available, but in large cosmetic clinics.

Typically, this procedure is carried out by a physician podolog, and not a manicure or pedicure master.

All used instruments are sterile and intended for single use.

The doctor does not use any brushes, since the villi cannot be sterilized, and they can be used to carry a fungal or bacterial infection. All materials are applied with a disposable spatula.

Do I need to take care in the future for the nail

The main disadvantage of all types of nail prostheses is their short shelf life - from 1 to 3 months. After this period of time, the procedure for the restoration of the nail must be repeated.

After prosthetics of the nail plate, the nail prosthesis should be regularly treated with sprays that kill the fungus. Many of them contain tea tree oil or clotrimazole. This is due to the fact that there is a small gap between the artificial nail and the natural nail bed, and pathogenic microorganisms can settle in it.

When nail prosthetics are not allowed to wear shoes with a narrow nose, so as not to squeeze or deform the prosthesis.

It is highly desirable to daily massage the base of the nail to improve blood circulation.

Reviews

Most patients and patients respond positively to nail plate prosthetics. This non-surgical method, albeit not for a long time, allows you to restore a healthy and attractive appearance of nails, which is very important for people who take care of themselves. The term, which will hold the prosthesis on the arm or leg, depends on the rate of growth of the natural nail. It is also important that lacquers can be applied on a “restored” nail and removed with liquid with acetone. The cost of the procedure is not too high, and after the regrowth of a healthy nail it can no longer be done.