Duration
10-20 minutes
Recommended sessions
Sessions at 2-4 week intervals
Downtime
Immediate return to daily life
Dr. Kim Tae-hoon, Medical Director · Reviewed by our medical director
Board-certified dermatologist · review date to be posted
Nails grow slowly, so judging the outcome takes several months.
01Overview
Nail Fungus (Onychomycosis) Treatment Laser and medication combined for onychomycosis care
Onychomycosis (nail fungus) is a fungal infection that thickens and discolors the nails, and it belongs in the diagnostic and treatment domain of a board-certified dermatologist.
Duration
10-20 minutes
Recommended sessions
Sessions at 2-4 week intervals
Downtime
Immediate return to daily life
How long it lasts
Assessed as the new nail grows in (over several months)
03Device & Technology
Used with nail grinding Device
PinPointe laser · OnychoV (maker designations pending review) · MFDS (Korean FDA) approved (certification documents under verification)
05Before / After
Before & After
Clinical photos. Results vary with skin condition, age and treatment plan. Before-and-after photos are published with the patient's written consent, taken under identical conditions (lighting, angle) and never retouched. Results vary by individual.
07FAQ
Frequently asked questions
QIs it covered by insurance?+
Fungal testing and consultations fall under covered (insured) items, while lasers are non-covered. We itemize which is which at your visit.
QCan laser alone work, without medication?+
It depends on the extent of infection. Mild cases may be managed with laser plus topicals; extensive cases are usually advised to add oral medication. The test results guide the decision.
QHow long does treatment take?+
Laser sessions run at 2-4 week intervals over several visits, and improvement is confirmed over the months it takes the new nail to grow in.
Fees
Costs are split between insured and non-insured items depending on tests and treatment, and are explained after consultation.
See the fee schedule →Reviewed byDr. Kim Tae-hoon, Medical Director · Board-certified dermatologist · review date to be posted
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