Noveon Laser Fungus Toenail Treatment-00-5093

By Author: Dr. Marc Katz
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There are an approximated $4. 0 billion used on fungal problems, including $1. 5 billion for onychomycosis or toenail fungus. Around 35 million people in the United States, and 700 million internationally, endure toenail fungus. Patients and physicians alike have few or no treatment options because of the safety worries related to oral medications available as the current usual treatment. A good deal of of these strong drugs may cause liver damage! This is certainly a risk that most aren't willing to take.

There are home remedies and there are thousands of products being pushed on the net, nevertheless, the fix for toenail fungus remains elusive. Dr. Marc Katz, a Tampa podiatrist, sees dozens of patients every week complaining of the unsightly nail deformities. These patients have expended hundreds of dollars on remedies with no success. They have become so frustrated, says Dr. Katz. Patients just want to wear their sandals in sunny Florida without being self-aware.

I'm often searching for the most innovative technology to aid my patients and now I've found the answer, LASER. And not just any laser therapy. In ...
... my opinion, the Noveon seems to be the winner.

At first, Dr. Katz investigated the Pinpointe laser but was not impressed. His opinion was that the laser had not been decently studied and he notes that the Pinpointe still has NOT been FDA approved for fungal nails or onychomycosis in the US. In addition, the Pinpointe uses the coomon Nd: YAG laser at 1064 nm in the infrared spectrum that has a higher incidence of burns and may turn normal cells into potentially cancer causing cells.

The Pinpointe beam is not controlled and is dependent on the user placing the beam in an accurate manner and holding it at a set distance. Without this control the treatment success may vary and spots may be missed. Katz stated that the Noveon has overcome this problem by utilizing pods that control the distance and the intensity of the beam contacting the nail. The actual laser device controls the treatment seamlessly allowing for the most predictable outcome with a reproducible dose of laser at a defined distance every time.

The Noveon is unique and uses 2 dissimilar wavelengths of low energy near infrared beams that give rise to death using light(not heat) without harming the normal tissues. Katz states that this allows for more exhaustive treatments and better results with less probability of injury.

Whether or not you're already going to have the treatment and spend the money you should have the best, said Katz. And he believes that it is worth the wait for FDA approval of the Noveon which will likely be in early 2010.

Dr. Katz has been selected by Nomir medical to be one of the early adopters of this cutting edge science to do away with toenail fungus. The laser is powerful, proven and allows for reproducible results in a safe setting. Patients are already waiting in line for the treatments, says Katz. The treatment is not covered by insurance but the demand is still huge! The cost will likely be between 800 to 1200 dollars for the full treatment course.

There's no discomfort involved with the procedure. Most patients will undergo 3 separate treatment sessions with virtually no side-effects. The treatment session lasts 20 minutes or less and is done in a comfortable office setting.

So get ready to say goodbye to unsightly toenail fungus.

About the Author:

Dr. Marc Katz is a podiatrist at Advanced Podiatry in Tampa. He specializes in innovative cutting edge technology to provide his patients with the latest treatments.

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