Cosmetic surgery for congenital nail deformities.

J Cosmet Dermatol

Dermatology Department, CHU Centre Ville, Quai Kurth, 45, 4020 Liège, Belgium.

Published: December 2008

Only a few nail dystrophies may be improved by surgery: malalignment of the big toenail, racquet thumbs, trapezoidal nails, and vertical implantation of the nail on the fifth toe. Knowledge of the surgical management of these deformities may allow a nice cosmetic outcome if performed by skilled surgeons.

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