The Lunula Laser is a revolutionary cold low-level laser therapy bringing new hope to people suffering from toenail fungus (onychomycosis). The Lunula Laser poses none of the risks or harmful side effects associated with oral anti-fungal medications or hot laser treatments. The Lunula Laser is Safe, effective and painless. Until the arrival of the Lunula Laser, sufferers of toenail fungus (onchomycosis) had very few options for successfully treating onychomycosis safely and effectively.
The London Nail Laser Clinic continues to embrace and enhance the technology
It’s always good to be at the forefront of something special.
Back in 2009 The London Nail Laser Clinic became the European pioneer of the PinPointe FootLaser – a dramatic breakthrough in the treatment of onychomycosis (nail fungus).
Three years on, it’s been confirmed this month that already more than 100,000 procedures have been performed worldwide using PinPointe. That’s a remarkable statistic, and even more so when you consider that it outstrips many of the other treatment options put together. But then again, maybe we shouldn’t be so surprised.
The PinPointe FootLaser was, after all, the first light-based device to be formally approved by the medical regulators the USA, where it was developed by NuvoLase. And, even as we approach 2013, it remains one of an elite few devices on the market today with documented, clinically proven efficacy.
Small wonder that Steven Duddy, boss of NuvoLase in California, describes the global progression beyond 100,000 treatments as an “exciting and important milestone”.
Requiring no anaesthetic, the PinPointe FootLaser uses a laser infra red light to pass through into the nail and nail bed. This light is absorbed by the fungal cells, specifically causing them to vaporise. Not only is it an effective alternative to potentially risky oral medications, there are no side effects. Nor is there any recovery period or effect on activity after treatment.
As one leading foot surgeon in America put it: “This breakthrough technology has changed the way we approach patients suffering from unsightly nail fungus and has changed the lives of many.”
The London Nail Laser Clinic continues to embrace and enhance the technology, with impressive results. Nearly all patients receiving treatment show some degree of improvement at six months – and more than three quarters of these show significant healthy nail growth.
LNLC speak at Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists’ Annual Conference
London Nail Laser Clinic Founders Martine Abrahams BSc(Hons) MChS and Michael Abrahams BSc(Hons) MChS have combined over 24 years experience in podiatry and are well known in the industry for their extensive knowledge of nail fungus.
In the last several months they have been incredibly busy speaking publicly at international conferences for various Societies of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.
At the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists’ Annual Conference in Glasgow, 11-13 October 2012 Martine specifically spoke about the launch of a new laser to the market; a laser which is one of a kind as it is known to be the only “painless” treatment available. Over a six month period two simple 12 minute sessions with regular follow up show significant improvements. In the majority of cases who have had the “painless” treatment, 97% of patients had positive results after the 6 month period.
“These results suggest that this new laser treatment is more effective than other laser treatments available in the UK, with the advantage of it being pain free”, says Martine. ‘It also has no side effects, unlike many of the antifungal medications such as creams and medication used today. We would certainly recommend it as an alternative or additional approach to the treatment of this common condition.”
The next conference Martine will be attending is the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists of Ireland. She will be discussing the extensive and informative experience the London Nail Laser Clinic has had of treating nail fungus by laser throughout the years. She will be demonstrating how important it is to suggest the correct treatment to avoid serious health risks and suggest ways of how to eliminate peoples fear of nail fungus treatment.
The Conference will take place at the convention centre in Ireland on 10th November 2012.
Why are anti-fungal creams less capable of curing nail fungus?
It’s happened. Somewhere, somehow – maybe at the pool, maybe at the changing room at the gym, maybe from that nail salon – you’ve contracted nail fungus.
Your heart constricts to see your big toe nail turning yellow at the cuticle, and you rush out to the nearest pharmacy, grabbing he most effective looking cream off the shelf to keep the dreaded fungus from creeping from nail to nail and disfiguring your once sweet feet any further.
There’s just one problem… despite applying cream religiously morning, noon and night as well as all the recommended times in between, that grim looking fungus is slowly but surely creeping its way to the top of your big toe nail – worse, it has spread to the neighbouring nails. Why oh why?!
This is the story for many who turn to simply any creams trying to eradicate nail fungus. Unfortunately, many creams tackle the problem ineffectively because onychomycosis is an infection rather than a superficial growth upon the nail, and like most bodily infections, fungus spores begin from within.
Let’s take the make up of a typical toe – it begins with the bone, surrounding flesh and blood vessels, covered by the nail bed, which is then covered by the nail (nail plate) which is formed by layers of hard Keratin. It is believed that our ancient ancestors evolved nails to assist in climbing trees and cracking into fruits, hence it makes sense our nails are hard, however this makes toe nail fungus extremely difficult to treat as the treatment has to get through and tackle the hard nail plate to get to the spores greedily multiplying in the nail bed nestled beneath the hard layers of keratin.
There are however a few other ways to tackle nail fungus more effectively which will reach the source of the problem directly; Some less painful than others mind you!
Options:
It is possible to take oral drugs to cure nail fungus. Oral tablets are usually quite effective, because they tackle the spores from the inside out via the bloodstream. Their effectiveness is rated at 60 %.
The two medicines most commonly prescribed for fungal nail infection in the UK are terbinafine and itraconazole. However, it can take several months for tablets to produce results, and regular liver tests are usually required to ensure the drug prescribed is not causing damage to the body’s vital organs.
Side effects include:
Oral tablets are usually suitable for the elderly, children, or those with diseases such as Crone’s disease. Some NHS Trusts prohibit their doctors prescribing the medication and others would only prescribe it for more severe cases.
Fungal nails can also be surgically removed altogether, though fungus will usually return unless the entire nail has been killed permanently. The nail should not grow back at all and the nail bed will heal and turn into normal skin.
There is also the latest advance in fungal nail treatment which is the use of a cold laser, called a Lunula laser. The laser uses two light beams set at 635nm and 405nm. Both beams are passed over the foot and nail, stimulating nail blood supply and reacting with fungal cells interfering with the oxygen in the cell wall
The laser also cleverly stimulates the body’s own immune system reacting against the fungal nail infection and an FDA study indicates there is about 85% effectiveness thus far when nail fungus is tackled with a Lunula laser. The Lunula laser is very exciting for The London Nail Laser Clinic as it represents a real advance in treatment progress. No more disappointing creams, tablets with drastic side effects, or need to surgically remove nails altogether.
We at the London Nail Laser Clinic believe the Lunula Laser is the future for fighting nail fungus. To reclaim a future for your feet and say hello to your open toed sandals again, check out our treatment options, or call +44 20 3372 4018 for friendly advice.
Trick or treat – dress up your feet!
3 London Dungeon family tickets to be won!
Three goody bags full of treats, including 3 family tickets to the London Dungeon, to be won
Halloween is nearly here and the London Nail Laser Clinic is celebrating with a fancy dress competition …. for feet! Think spooks, spiders and monsters. Dress up your feet Halloween style and upload a photo on our facebook page for a chance to win a London Nail Laser Clinic goody bag.
There are three goody bags to be won, each including a family ticket to the London Dungeon valid for one year, a pair of ghoulish Zombie slippers, and a pedicure voucher, plus other treats for feet from the London Nail Laser Clinic’s own range of foot care products to keep feet sweet all year.
If you’re stumped for ideas, check out the London Nail Laser Clinic facebook gallery for freaky foot costume ideas. You can totally encase your feet, or get creative with your nails.
The most creative Halloween feet will win, so think wild and weird! We will announce our three wicked winners on Halloween itself, Wednesday 31st October via facebook.
London Dungeon family tickets will be valid for one year and gets two adults and three children into the London Dungeon completely free. The London Dungeon is home to London’s horrible history, from the great plague to Sweeney Todd and Jack the Ripper. With live actors, hair raising rollercoaster rides and special effects, the London Dungeon is the ultimate in scary fun for the whole family.
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Mrs Martine Abrahams addresses Annual Society of Chiropodists & Podiatrists Conference 2012
Mrs Abrahams, Director of The London Nail Laser Clinic was a speaker at the annual conference. The most prestigious Podiatry conference of the year, she presented the research and our findings of the Lunula Laser to Podiatrists from the entire UK.