Damaged toenails can leave you feeling frustrated and self-conscious. Whether it’s from an old injury, an infection, or a long-term nail problem, it can feel like there's nothing you can do to get your nails looking healthy again.

The truth is, you don’t have to hide your feet or feel embarrassed anymore. At Birtley Foot Clinic, we offer professional toenail reconstruction that restores not just the look of your nails — but your confidence too.

What Causes Toenail Damage?

There are lots of everyday reasons why toenails become damaged, such as:

• Bumping or injuring your toes during sports or activities

• Fungal infections making nails thick, discoloured, or crumbly

• Ingrown toenails that have changed the shape of your nails

• Nail removal after surgery or infection

• Conditions like diabetes or psoriasis that affect nail health

Over time, these problems can make nails look uneven, broken, or even leave gaps where the nail used to be. It’s not just about appearance — it’s about feeling good in your own skin (and sandals!).

What Is Toenail Reconstruction?

Toenail reconstruction is a clever way to rebuild the appearance of your natural nail using a special medical-grade gel. Even if your nail is badly damaged or completely missing, we can create a flexible, natural-looking replacement that blends right in.

At Birtley Foot Clinic, our skilled podiatrists carefully shape and sculpt a new nail, designed to look as realistic as possible. Once it sets, it’s hard-wearing, breathable, and safe even for people with a history of infections.

Best of all — once it’s finished, you can treat it like your own nail! You can even pop a bit of nail polish on if you fancy.

What Happens During the Treatment?

Here’s a simple step-by-step of what we do:

1. Gentle Assessment – We check the health of your nail and skin to make sure it’s safe to rebuild.

2. Careful Preparation – We smooth and clean the nail bed, ready for the gel.

3. Building Your New Nail – Layer by layer, we apply and shape the gel into a natural nail shape.

4. Finishing Touches – After curing under a special light, we buff and perfect the nail for a smooth, beautiful finish.

The process is comfortable and usually done in just one appointment.

Why Trust Birtley Foot Clinic?

Our clinic owner, Claire Dawson, knows what it feels like to live with painful, damaged nails​. Growing up with sports injuries and years of ingrown toenail struggles, she understands the real-life impact foot problems can have — not just physically, but emotionally too.

At Birtley Foot Clinic, we combine personal experience with professional podiatry skills to offer:

• A friendly, understanding team

• Advanced, safe treatment methods

• A welcoming, comfortable clinic

• Care that’s always tailored to you

We know it’s about more than just fixing a nail — it’s about helping you feel more like yourself again.

Take the First Step Toward Confidence

If your toenails are stopping you from wearing your favourite shoes or enjoying a day at the beach, now’s the perfect time to do something about it.