Family Foot Care is now a proud certified provider of PinPointe FootLaser, a leader in podiatric light based therapy and creators of the PinPointe FootLaser intended for use for the temporary increase of clear nails in patients with onychomycosis, or nail fungus. PinPointe FootLaser is the first & currently the only laser to receive clearance from the U.S. FDA to treat the symptoms of patients suffering from onychomycosis. Family Foot Care is the only practice in Whatcom & Skagit Counties to offer this clinically proven treatment.
Fungal infection is estimated to affect more than 10% of the U.S. population, or 35 million Americans. The PinPointe FootLaser is designed specifically to meet the needs of the podiatric community. PinPointe FootLaser typically requires only a 30-minute treatment performed in the comfort & privacy of our office. Nail fungus, Onychomycosis, is an embarrassing chronic condition that impacts a person's quality of life and can lead to other health problems for patients with diabetes, poor circulation or immune disorders. The treatment of nail infection is difficult because the infection is under & inside of the nail, which make it hard for other treatments to reach and destroy the fungal organism. Treatments such as medicated liquids/creams or oral medications may be associated with side effects or serious drug interactions. Home remedies such as bleach, vinegar, Vicks Vapo Rub, mouthwash or household cleaners to resolve the problem are often tried but untilmately fail to resolve it. After a single treatment, between 78-88% of patients experienced an increase in clear nails at 6 and 12 months, and 81% of all patients sustained improvements at 12 months. If you would like to make an appointment, please call (360) 738-9797 and Marcy will be glad to assist you.
Some commom PinPointe FootLaser Questions and Answers
Q: Is it painful?
A: No, most people experience no discomfort or pain. Some people may feel a warming or tingling sensation during the treatment. You will be able to walk out as well as you walked in.
Q: Are there any side effects?
A: No side effects have been found in over 2 years of patient treatments.
Q: What is the cost?
A: $950 for the Laser treatment, which includes 3 different products in an "after care kit" to use twice a day for 2 weeks, then daily until directed, to enhance the results, and follow up appointments as needed.
Q: Can this be submitted to my insurance?
A: NO. There are no insurance codes for this. Insurance companies consider nail fungus to be a cosmetic problem. However, most insurance will cover the initial foot consultation.
Q: How does it work?
A: The PInPointe Foot Laser is a "cold laser' which works by vaporizing the fungus germs with light energy, on top of, around the nail,underneath the nail & even in the nail underneath the skin. The laser has no effect to healthy tissue.
Q: How long will it take to see results?
A: Healthy new growth is visable within the first 3 months. A toenail takes 6-9 mos. to totally replace itself. We will take photos of your nails to monitor your progress.
Q: Why havn't I heard about this before?
A: PinPointe Foot Laser is a brand new treatment approved by the FDA less than a year ago and is the only one we use. It is the only FDA approved Laser for use on toenails. Other Lasers do not have FDA approval for safety and efficacy like the PinPointe Foot Laser.